Excess Luggage

Some airlines permit 40 kilograms of luggage when traveling on a marine fare ticket. However, there may be times when the allowance is reduced to 20 kilograms. We highly recommend you check with your airline carrier before flying.

It is your responsibility to be familiar with the luggage allowance of the airline. Excess luggage charges when joining the ship are at your own expense. You will not be reimbursed. Luggage charges can be very expensive, sometimes exceeding the cost of the flight ticket.  When you travel from the ship to your place of residence after a successfully completed contract, the company must provide you with a minimum of 30 kilograms of luggage allowance. This allowance may be covered by the marine fare ticket. If it is not, the company will reimburse you for the cost of the difference between the airline luggage allowance and the mandated crew luggage entitlement of 30 kilograms. Any costs for excess luggage beyond 30 kilograms are your own responsibility. Most airlines, specifically for domestic flights, have a baggage allowance of 20 kg per piece. Therefore, it is recommended to have two smaller bags instead of one big piece of luggage