From direct experience, the Cathay Pacific attempt to 'on-shore' crew, due to labour law and taxation requirements in the various jurisdictions, has been totally arsed up.
Crew are now liable for retrospective, double taxation and the situation is a total shambles. After the CX mill owners' experience with crew bases, I can't see any middle east slave traders following suit in a hurry.
They'll just have to pay good money for quality crew, like our lot used to.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 17th Nov 2011 at 05:09.