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DUTY-OF-CARE


“THERE’S AN EXPONENTIALLY HIGHER RISK ENVIRONMENT WHEN YOU WORK IN A MINE, RIG OR MARINE VESSEL”


Amex GBT’s Davidson. “This includes factors, such as making sure travellers are not allowed to use banned airlines. “We also offer passenger tracking services in the event of an incident occurring, similar to what is available for transient business travellers in other sectors. Our tracking tools can be implemented either by itinerary or by mobile device to meet the customer’s requirements in accordance with The Data Protection Act 2018.”


DISASTER MANAGEMENT


When things do go wrong or an installation has to be evacuated due to a natural disaster or a political crisis, TMCs form a crucial part of the client’s disaster management team, often working alongside the in-house security team or a third-party specialist. But it’s not all about major incidents or


periods of disruption, there are also more mundane and everyday situations where a TMC will step in to secure hotel rooms for crews and other staff who may be delayed in getting to their rig or installation by bad weather or other disruptions. “Being able to manage disruption is


important, particularly as there can often be delays due to weather, so there are lots of changes both for transient and offshore marine travel,” says Amex GBT’s Davidson. “Clients prioritise duty-of-care and this is one area which is never subject to savings or cuts. Innovative technology allows customers to improve their workforce management through integrated solutions, delivering real efficiency gains without ever compromising on their duty-of-care commitment.” Travelling to remote and potentially risky destinations is an inevitable part of the EMM industries – companies have to go where the natural resources are located. Africa is home to around 30 per cent of the


world’s current mineral resources with the western part of the continent being a major hub for the energy sector, but it’s also one of the riskiest places for companies to operate. According to the International Maritime


Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre, the Gulf of Guinea, off the west coast of Africa, accounted


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