I worked with Oldendorff Carriers for 3 contracts. The ships were almost all new, the food and onboard welfare were very good, and there were no food-related problems during those 3 contracts. Internet was 1 GB per week, or 4 GB per month, with decent speed; Ukrainian crew members were later allowed to use as much internet as they needed. The crew was a full mix, promotion was fast, and they regularly invited me back, although the salaries were not top: 3rd Officer — 3100, 2nd Officer — 3800-4100, Chief Officer — 7100-7400.
I worked there as an ETO and left because of the low salary. The management was mostly Indian, although there had also been German managers. Spare-parts supply was excellent and the food budget was average, but the internet was very poor in my case, with only 500 MB free per month.
I completed one contract with Oldendorff Carriers. After that, they kept me waiting for 7 months and still owed me $1000 for hotel expenses. I was also expected to travel to Europe at my own expense and obtain a US visa, while they could not say when a vacancy would become available; without the visa, they would not take me, so I left for another company.
I definitely recommend ASP Crew Management. I was employed free of charge as a Second Engineer on a Panamax vessel with Oldendorff Carriers. The interview was conducted directly online with German representatives, and the entire process was clear and straightforward.
I recommend ASP Crew Management. The requirements were clear, the crewing managers were pleasant, and the interviews were conducted directly online with German representatives of Oldendorff Carriers. The company sent me to training courses and later employed me. I worked on a Cape-size bulk carrier built in 2011, which was in very good condition; the food was also good, and having a Junior Engineer in the engine department was a plus.
I have been working through ASP Crew Management with Oldendorff Carriers for three years. My salary is paid on time, crew changes generally cause no major problems, and the usual waiting time for a new assignment is no more than one or two weeks after I am ready. On almost all vessels, 30 GB of Starlink internet per month is provided free of charge, and I have had no problems with provisions or food.
I was sent to Oldendorff Carriers through ASP Crew Management and completed my contract in a mixed crew. My salary, supplies, and crew changes were handled on time, and getting a cash advance was not a problem. The captain was difficult, and although I received an excellent reference, I was not offered another contract. The salary through ASP was lower than the amount offered by another crewing company for a similar position.