Crew Change & Personnel Transport
Seamless, safe, and fast crew changes are essential for keeping a fleet running smoothly. Based in Nordhordland, Fonnes Båtservice provides reliable personnel transport to rigs, ships, and other marine installations along the Western coast of Norway.
We operate on behalf of shipowners, shipping agents, and offshore companies who demand strict adherence to punctuality, safety, and high professional standards. Our three specially designed high-speed vessels feature indoor passenger salons, comfortable seating, and different passenger capacities. See the vessel specifications; capacity and operating conditions are confirmed for each assignment.
Why choose Fonnes Båtservice for crew changes?
- Avoid Port Calls: We transfer on- and off-signing crew members directly between land and vessels while underway or at anchorage. This saves substantial sums in port fees and fuel.
- Highest Safety Standards: Our vessels are equipped with modern navigation and safety equipment. The crew holds all necessary maritime certifications and extensive experience.
- 24/7/365 Flexibility: Flight delays or unexpected changes in vessel schedules require a highly adaptive partner. Our duty hotline is staffed around the clock to accommodate rapid adjustments.
- Coordination with Agents: We collaborate closely with established shipping agents (e.g., Wilhelmsen) and overland transport services to provide end-to-end logistics from airports/hotels to the vessel side.
Whether it is planned, routine crew transfers or urgent personnel mobilization (such as technical assistance, inspections, or medical issues), we stand ready to deploy quickly and efficiently.
Quick Facts
Need a crew change?
Contact our duty line for immediate scheduling and route coordination.
Call Duty Phone: +47 916 06 157Plan the crew transfer around the vessel’s route
Confirm the numbers joining and leaving the vessel, baggage and when both groups will be ready. Provide an onboard contact and agree safe boarding and landing arrangements before departure.
For masters, shipping agents and operators: contact Fonnes about moving crew, technicians, spare parts or supplies between shore and vessel. Tell us where the vessel is heading and when the transfer is needed.
For a vessel sailing along the west coast of Norway, ask us to assess a suitable meeting point. Departure from Fonnes, sailing distance, available vessel, weather and safe transfer arrangements determine whether the job is feasible. Coverage and timing are confirmed for each enquiry; an extra port call cannot always be avoided.
Which vessel fits the job?
Compare Adrenalin, Feminin and Maskulin and their published specifications. Passenger numbers alone do not determine suitability: deck space, cargo weight and the transfer arrangement also matter. Final capacity and availability must be confirmed.
Send a short description of the job, vessel position and preferred time. We will clarify the remaining details together.
Request Quote or Info
Send us your request, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.