Application for membership in AECO
Thank you for your interest in joining AECO. Please tick which membership you are applying for.
Provisional membership
Companies conducting commercial cruises in the Arctic areas (limited to AECO’s geographic range) on yachts or
vessels with an expeditionary format to the voyage itinerary and who operate and organize their own
expeditions may apply for Provisional membership with AECO. This would include companies that own or
charter their vessels, sign a sub-charter contract, plan the itineraries, hire expedition staff, obtain the necessary
permissions, secure adequate insurance coverage and take full responsibility for all operations during the
course of the voyage. After a trial period of at least one full season.Provisional members may apply for Full
membership with AECO.
Full membership
Provisional members who have operated at least one full season in the Arctic may apply for Full membership in
AECO
Associate membership
Companies who fulfill the criteria for Provisional membership with AECO, but operate expedition cruises to
Arctic areas not yet included in what is defined as AECO's geographical range 1, may apply for Associate
membership in AECO.
Affiliate membership
Organizers who do not fulfill the criteria of becoming Provisional, Full or Associate members of AECO, but
supports the objectives of AECO and are associated with Arctic cruise activities, may apply for Affiliate
membership in AECO. Applications for affiliate membership are subject to individual consideration and may be
granted or denied for any or no reason.
Is your company member of IAATO (circle correct answer)
When did your company become a member of IAATO?
Yes
No
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AECO’s objective is to ensure that expedition cruises and tourism in the Arctic is carried out with the utmost
consideration for the vulnerable, natural environment, local cultures and cultural remains, as well as the
challenging safety hazards at sea and on land.
Membership requirements and membership fees are explained in AECO’s bylaws. Applicants are required to
acquaint themselves with the AECO-bylaws. By signing this application the applicant acknowledges all the
requirements as stated in the bylaws.
This application-from has been filled in by (name): _______________________________________
Position within your company: _______________________________
1
Per 2011, cruise operators in Canada, Alaska and Russia may apply for associate membership.
1.
Contact information
Company name
Company Trading as
Address
Telephone
E-mail
Web-page
Name of contact person
Title
Adress
Office phone
Private phone
Cell phone
Email
The designated AECO contact person is responsible for assuring that all AECO Bylaws and guidelines are
adhered to and is responsible for responding to AECO requests and requirements within deadlines.
2.
Name
Vessels-information (if relevant)
Owned
Full charter
Other (please
specify)
Please complete the vessel questionnaire (attached) providing detailed technical information on vessel(s) that
your company plan to use during operations in AECO’s geographical region.
3.
Company description
Describe your company philosophy:
4.
Area of operations
Which of the following Arctic geographical areas do you plan to operate in (please tick
):
West Spitsbergen
Northwest Russia
Eastern Svalbard
Novaja Semlja/Frans Josefs Land
Jan Mayen
Northeast Russia
West Greenland
East Canada
South Greenland
Through northwest passage
East Greenland
Alaska
5.
Number of guests, departures and activities
What is your estimated number of passengers/guests to the Arctic/AECO area over the next three years
(please specify which years)?
First year:
Second year:
Third year:
Arctic
“AECO areas” 2
What is your estimated number of departures/trips to Arctic/AECO area the next three years
Arctic
“AECO areas”
Which of the following activities to you plan to include in your itinerary? (please tick)
Zodiac cruising
Trekking
Kayaking
Climbing
Scuba diving
Skiing
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
6. Competence
Years
How many years of experience does your company have in operations within “AECO-areas”:
How many years experience does your company have in Arctic operations:
How many years of experience does your company have in Antarctica operations:
Describe the experience of your main expedition leaders and expedition staff:
2
2011 = Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Greenland
Describe the experience of your bridge officers:
Briefly describe your in-house training/education of expedition leaders, guides and officers in regards
to Acts, regulations and guidelines with regards to the geographical areas you operate in/plan to
operate in.
7. Compliance
Please describe which measures and methods/tools your company uses to ensure environmental,
safety and social-/cultural considerations.
Please also describe how you operate / intend to operate with Bear Guards / rifles etc. to ensure a
safe operation for both humans and animals.
8.
Reason for application
Explain why you are applying for membership in AECO
We ask you to confirm compliance with some of AECO’s membership requirements. Please tick
Yes
No
N/A
We have read, understood and will adhere to AECO’s Bylaws
We have read, understood and will operate in compliance with all AECO
guidelines
We will ensure in-house training of all staff in AECO guidelines and other
requirements of our AECO membership
We will ensure communication of AECO requirements to our guests
Our AECO-membership will be part of the company’s general
information and marketing material
We will pay our dues and fees, vote and answer all requests from AECO
as soon as possible or, at the latest, by the deadline, unless obstructed
by extraordinary situations
I confirm that the above information is correct and by this signature I confirm our application for
AECO membership. We also acknowledge and agree to follow all membership- requirements.
Place/date
Signature
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Printed Name
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