Marlow Navigation sent me to a vessel managed by another company. During the takeover, two crew members were dismissed after conflicts with the senior officers, overtime and work in piracy areas were not paid, and crew members were assigned additional deck work without clear reasons. The problems I experienced were mainly related to the management and senior officers on board.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for 15 years, progressing from cadet to senior engineer. The company often pays only 80% of the monthly salary, with the remaining 20% transferred after the contract. Some operators communicate poorly, medical examinations are usually not reimbursed, and crew changes can be delayed. There is usually plenty of work and a wide choice of vessels.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for ten years. The company provided stable work and, in my experience, did not delay salary payments. If I was ready to join, they usually found a contract quickly, and I did not have serious problems during my time there.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for about half of my career and progressed from cadet to chief officer. The company is stable and pays on time, although salary and contract length usually have to be negotiated. The office generally listens to seafarers and can offer alternative vessels when needed.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for four years. Salary depended on negotiation, but crew changes were often delayed because the company claimed that there was no suitable port. I also experienced threats and psychological pressure, as if there were no other crewing companies. I left and would not return.
I was contacted by Marlow Navigation and gave them my seaman's passport after they said they would find me a contract. When I later tried to leave the company, I had to argue to get my passport back, and staff told me that I would not find work elsewhere. This was an unacceptable experience.
I contacted Marlow Navigation about a cadet electrician position. After they learned that I had difficulties leaving the country, the Odessa office stopped answering my calls. I never received a clear explanation or an employment opportunity.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for five contracts on heavy-lift vessels. It was an ordinary, average crewing company, and my salary as a third engineer was USD 4,500.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for a contract on a heavy-lift vessel. My experience was so negative that I left the company in 2017 and have not regretted it. I would not recommend returning.
I was offered a position through Marlow Navigation after completing their tests and interviews. The promised salary was first reduced and then changed again shortly before signing the contract. The final amount was lower because of a bonus issue related to my nationality, and Marlow could not clearly explain the change. I did not proceed with the employment.
I currently work through Marlow Navigation on bulk carriers. My salary is paid on time, leave pay is not delayed, medical expenses were reimbursed, and the single allotment is sent within a few days. My contract is four months, and the salary depends on the owner and vessel group.
I worked through Marlow Navigation and refused several contracts before accepting one. After I declined unsuitable offers, the company continued contacting me and eventually offered different vessels and conditions. In my experience, they were able to find alternatives, and the company paid what I had earned.
I worked through Marlow Navigation and experienced salary payments being withheld. The company paid only part of the monthly salary, with the remaining amount transferred after the contract. Overtime and other payments were also disputed, and an ITF inspection resulted in an additional payment being made.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for many years, starting as a cadet. Career progression is possible, but promotion depends heavily on the group and the vessel. In my experience, the office could have treated seafarers better, and promotion decisions were not always fair.
I completed the required promotion process with Marlow Navigation, including the promotion checklist, interview and tests. When I accepted suitable full-bridge vacancies, the positions were twice given to Filipino candidates the next day. The company instead offered me positions with reduced responsibilities, so I felt that I was being denied promotion because of my nationality.
I filled out applications, updated my tests and contacted Marlow Navigation for many years, but I was repeatedly told that there were no vacancies. Despite having progressed to captain, I still could not obtain a position through them. My experience was an unsuccessful employment history rather than a completed contract.
I completed three contracts through Marlow Navigation and have only positive impressions. Overall, my experience with the company was good.
I worked four contracts through Marlow Navigation and received six promotions, but this did not lead to any meaningful benefit. In my experience, there is little real career growth and many promises are not fulfilled. I would advise seafarers to leave as soon as possible.
I worked through Marlow Navigation for more than ten years. They frequently offered me contracts without giving enough time to check the vessel and its condition, and when I complained after joining, I was told that I had signed the contract and was responsible. After one such case, I was transferred to another group and later left the vessel after about a month and a half. I would not return to Marlow Navigation.
Everything is clear with the payments. They pay at the end of the contract without any issues. Moreover, sometimes crew members end up with a negative balance at the end of the month. Is $8000 for Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer? If so, they are saving money, as the maximum for these positions is $8550.