ARCTIC CRUISING ANDREW J MEW CRUISE LINE AGENCIES

ARCTIC CRUISING ANDREW J MEW CRUISE LINE AGENCIES OF ALASKA

VESSEL AGENTS • Independent Private Contractors • Advise on Regulation • Vet Itineraries • Advocate for the vessel on existing rules • Interface with Local Vendors, Governments, Communities • Provide Shoreside Logistical Support • Attend Vessel Calls • Manage Distribution of Funds Spent by the Vessel

TYPES & TRENDS OF MARITIME TOURISM IN THE ARCTIC • Small Independent/Local Operators • Research and Government Vessels • Large Luxury Liners • Expedition Cruising

PHYSICAL CHALLENGES FOR ARCITC MARITIME TOURISM • Emergency Response • Government vs Private • Ice Conditions and Weather • Port Infrastructure • Airport Infrastructure

ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES FOR ARCITC MARITIME TOURISM • Jones Act & Passenger Vessel Services Act • Polar Code • Permitting and Land Use • Accessibility and Availability of Inspection Officers • Marine Pilotage • Regulated Garbage

SOCIAL CHALLENGES FOR ARCITC MARITIME TOURISM • Conflicts over Subsistence Harvest • Local Interest in Participation/Cooperation with Cruise Activities • Cultural & Socioeconomic Differences between Crew/Passengers and Locals • Authenticity vs. Entertainment

ADVANTAGES TO THE ARCTIC OF CRUISING • Economic Opportunity • Broader Social Investment in Arctic Issues • Greater Presence of Redundant Safety Systems • Philanthropy and Outreach

WORKING WITH THE CRUISE INDUSTRY • Consistency of Local Message • Meeting Passenger Expectations • Be Ready to Teach • The World is Coming to the Arctic – Have a plan for your community

QUESTIONS • andrew. mew@claa. com