I worked for the company as a third engineer. The salary was good and the provisions were also good. Overall, I had no major complaints about the company.
I was hired without an unofficial fee, and the company covered the required flag-related expenses and reimbursed medical costs. There are opportunities for career progression, although the training manager can be extremely demanding and repeatedly call candidates for interviews. I was also told that there was an expensive alternative way to get through the process.
I completed my first contract through the company. The office staff were normal and responsive, although the senior training staff were very meticulous and demanding during assessments. Overall, the recruitment and training process seemed professional and focused on verifying candidates' basic knowledge.
I have been working with Anglo Eastern since 2014, starting as a cadet. In my experience, responsible and capable seafarers can build a career there, and the crews and vessels are generally good when properly maintained. Spare parts are supplied.
I worked with the company and found that the quality of supplies depended heavily on the captain. In some cases, spare parts and provisions could take a very long time to arrive, while the company required a large amount of repetitive paperwork. The newer vessels were assigned to other crews, while Ukrainian seafarers were often sent to vessels in worse condition. The positive side was that salaries were paid without delays.
I was approached through intermediaries connected with Anglo Eastern and was asked to pay in advance for placement. I was promised departure within two months, but ultimately waited about five months and had difficulty getting my money back. I also took part in an interview for the position, but the promised placement did not happen as agreed.
The company is generally decent, with wages around the market average and a polite office. However, on some vessels newcomers are treated poorly, bullying and excessive pressure from senior officers are common, and complaints do not always lead to any improvement. Some ratings-based work may go unpaid or be reduced, while favoritism can affect the workload and career opportunities of junior crew.
I am currently working with the company. On my vessel, the atmosphere is family-like, the supplies and provisions are at a good level, and the crew gets stable internet through Starlink. There are also days off and barbecues, and motivated people can be promoted on board if they have the required documents.
I went through an interview and testing process with people presenting themselves as representatives of Anglo Eastern. Several different people contacted me, but their roles and communication were unclear, and I was asked to provide scans or photos of my documents. The recruitment process and communication style made me uncomfortable, so I did not send any documents.