I worked as a motorman for them in 2018 on the vessel Condor Bilbao, which we took over from another agency. The management was NSC. This was my second contract as a motorman, and CRS sent me out for a good fee when no one else wanted to hire me with just one contract. I worked well, and others from another company came for free. I got my payment, and I was satisfied.
I have sent my CV to all their email addresses and WhatsApp numbers, but I received no response. Considering I have nearly 20 years of experience in a top position, this seems quite strange and raises doubts about the reality of all the job vacancies they post.
I worked through CRS, and everything was fine. They always helped me whenever I needed assistance.
I previously worked through CRS on an LPG carrier. I was satisfied with the working conditions, salary, food, and crew. During the contract, the crewing manager regularly called to ask whether everything was going well and whether I had any concerns. The staff communicated politely and treated seafarers with respect.
Crew Recruitment Services offered me a position on a bulk carrier. The salary was acceptable and there was no agency commission, but I was told that I had to pay UAH 3,000 for services when signing the contract. I did not notice anything unusual in the communication, but I never joined the vessel because of the war.
I repeatedly saw the same vacancies from Crew Recruitment Services. I sent messages, e-mails and my CV, but received no replies even though my messages were read.