I worked through MA Fair Wind. They charged a commission, but placed me in the position and employment they had promised.
MA Fair Wind placed me as a chief engineer on a bulk carrier in a position I was starting in. They helped with my promotion, did not deceive me, and fulfilled what they had promised, although the salary and working conditions were not the best.
I had to pay a fee to leave through the company: they charged half of my basic salary. They said it would be charged only once, but I did not check whether the same fee was taken on a second contract.
I worked through MA Fair Wind and did not have to wait long for a placement. I completed a contract and returned home, so my experience with the crewing company was positive.
The company contacted me offering to arrange a passport for USD 650. After I told them that I already had the passport, they made it appear that there was a job vacancy but then quietly stopped responding. I was not sent to work.
The company offered me a chief officer position and wanted to charge half of the salary. The vessel they proposed appeared to be in very poor condition, and I did not like the way the company handled the offer, so I declined. I did not find out from my own experience whether they actually pay or not.