I worked for Eastaway and found the pay normal and generally above $4,000. The Singapore and Mumbai management offices paid salaries on time, and there was plenty of work, although the workload was high. The internet was satisfactory, the company hired crew directly, and the crew included Sri Lankan, Chinese, and Indian seafarers. I left the company after working there.
I completed four contracts with Eastaway: two as a fourth engineer and two as a third engineer. My overall impression was normal, and the working conditions improved with each contract. The vessels were in reasonable condition, the engine department was fully staffed, and the internet connection provided through Starlink was good. I did not personally have supply problems.
I have completed five contracts with Eastaway. Contracts were usually around four months, although they were often extended by about one month. Pay depended on experience, with additional bonuses for certain vessel types and certificates, but many of the vessels I worked on were in poor condition, especially those trading in Asia; the European vessels were somewhat better.
I worked for Eastaway Ship Management for two contracts in 2023–2024 as a third officer. The crew-change system was inconvenient: junior crew contracts lasted six months or longer, and replacements were often postponed unless several crew members could be changed at once. The vessels I worked on were new and in excellent condition, the bonus system was transparent, and salaries were always paid on time. The main drawbacks were very spicy food and extensive paperwork, including numerous photos required for each job.