1. Challenges of the Industry, yesterday, today & in the future
October 18th, 2017

2. 1990

3. Owner, Shipping Company, Crew Owner, Shipping Company, Crew
Structure 1990
Vessel
Vessel
Owner, Shipping Company, Crew
Charter
Contract
Tour Operator
Owner, Shipping Company, Crew
Guests
Guests

4. Main-Danube Canal 1990: One Vessel – One Owner
Shipping Company in NL or somewhere else in Europe
Nautical Crew hired by the Shipping company
Hospitality Crew hired by the Shipping company
Authorities don’t pay attention
Customers appreciate an easy and convenient type of travel
Rhine and Danube cruises develop

5. 2017

6. Structure 2017 (possible model)
Vessel
Owner
Shipping Company
Tour Operator
Bareboatcharter-
Contract
Charter
Contract
Administration Services
Hotel & Catering Services
Management -/
Service Contracts
Deck & Engine Services

7. Challenges 2017
One vessel – one owner– one shipping company – a nautical provider – a hospitality provider – a tour operator
Owner e.g. American tour operator
Trade unions take notice of the industry
Rhine and Danube are connected
One cruise through 6 countries
Authorities notice the industry:
Social security benefits
VAT

8. Technical challenges safety regulations size of the vessels
limited infrastructure onshore
Outdated infrastructure en route
condition of the waterways

9. Volume Challenges 1990 - 45 vessels on the Rhine and Danube
vessel on the Rhine and Danube
Docking
Problems onshore (Bamberg)
Lack of staff
Customer expectations

10. The development of the River Cruise Industry