I completed two contracts as a motorman on coasters through Askoldas. Salaries were paid on time, supplies were good, and no agency fees were charged. There was no cadet program on these coaster vessels.
I worked through Askoldas. My salary was paid on time and supplies were adequate, but the pay was low. The office staff were reasonable. One senior officer was frequently abusive and behaved unprofessionally.
I am currently working through Askoldas on a coaster. The vessel is fairly good, but my first salary was delayed by almost a month, supplies are only adequate, and the company charges a commission. The office staff are reasonable, but one senior officer was completely unprofessional and frequently used abusive language.