I got a tanker position through Cymare. The food and supplies were somewhat weak, but the salary and contract duration were in line with the market. Communication with the crewing manager was easy, and high staff turnover creates opportunities for career growth.
I was contacted by someone claiming to represent Cymare about a Junior Officer position. I was told that the position required a $500 payment after signing the contract and receiving the tickets. When I asked whether I could repay it from my first salary, they refused, and the conversation ended.
I completed a contract through Cymare. The feeding allowance was up to $8, but the provisions and spare parts supply were weak. The tankers were old and poorly maintained, with mixed-nationality crews and long passages. Career growth was limited, and there were delays in salary payments and crew changes.
I am currently working on one of the company's tankers. The hiring process involved very little paperwork, and I was able to join without unnecessary tests, an English interview, or a new medical examination while my previous one was still valid. The salary is slightly above the market average, ordinary crew contracts are five months and officers' contracts are four months, and the vessel I am on is not in poor condition. Internet access is 4 GB per month, and so far I am satisfied.
I worked two contracts through Cymare. They did not charge any fee for joining, and when I had to buy my own ticket, the money was reimbursed on board without problems. The food was average, but there are real opportunities for career growth, including starting in a junior position.
I joined as a Second Officer on a fully pressurized LPG carrier. The food was good and 10 GB of internet per month was provided free of charge. The contract was for five months.