I ended up working with this company as a cadet. The vessels were in very poor condition, crew changes were difficult, and my salary had not been paid for about four months. There were also problems with provisions and the company's attitude toward the crew was extremely poor.
I was hired for a contract through this company, but I did not receive my salary for three and a half months. The vessels were old and had problematic owners, and supplies on board were inadequate.
I spent 15 months on a bulk carrier arranged through Arktos. I was paid for only seven months, at about $300–400 per month, and then the payments stopped; the crew was also not provided with water, provisions, or diesel. Arktos sided with the shipowner and tried to remove us through an insurance arrangement with only four months of wages. The crew eventually went to court and recovered the money after the vessel was sold at auction.
I was contacted about a job through this company. They promised a lot, but in practice none of the promised things were delivered. I strongly advise seafarers to avoid this company.
I was contacted about a job through this company and was given very little information. The conversations were immediately rude, which made me suspicious.
I was contacted about a motorman position. They asked me to pay a €250 commission myself, in addition to an agency fee. I consider this a scam.
I was contacted by a woman who introduced herself as a representative of Arktos Odessa. She spoke evasively about the voyage, became nervous when I asked questions, and kept forcing her opinion instead of letting me speak. When she learned that I did not have money, she abruptly ended communication. Please be careful when dealing with this crewing company.