I worked with Enterprises Shipping & Trading on my second contract. My contract was ended 1.5 months early, while crew changes for ratings were often delayed; I had worked 6.5 months, and another crew member had already worked 10 months without being relieved. Provisions were poor, drinking water was sometimes unavailable or had to be bought at my own expense, and the food depended heavily on the cook. There are some good cooks, but overall there are much better companies.
In 2007, I visited the company's office, passed interviews with the director and a mentor, and was scheduled to join a vessel. However, because of the rude treatment and the office's bureaucratic attitude toward seafarers, I decided not to proceed with the cooperation.
I worked for Enterprises Shipping & Trading in 1997–1998 on a reefer and later joined a new container ship in 2000. The vessel was in very good condition at the time, and the senior officers were easy to work with, which helped keep the crew together. Crew members worked for about nine months before being replaced for only two or three months. The main disadvantage was that the salaries were poor for both deck and engine ratings.