I left after my first contract because I was tired of constantly climbing cranes and cleaning them with rags. The company may be suitable as a starting point, but the work was not what I wanted.
I worked for the company and completed a four-month contract. In my experience, officers from different nationalities received different pay for similar positions: Filipino crew members were paid less, while European officers were paid more. A Chinese officer who replaced me had a lower salary and a longer contract.
I was able to receive my salary in cash and go home. I also had a captain who spoke to me in an unacceptable way, and the situation continued until he lost a front tooth.
I worked on vessels where the Filipino cooks were very poor. The food was repetitive and lacked variety; on two occasions, the Filipino crew held meetings to complain about the cook, but there was no noticeable improvement.
I worked with Pacific Basin, and while it was possible to work there, I didn't enjoy it. The crews were mixed, with many Indians. The requirements were very high, and there were no easy tasks on the vessels. I no longer work there, and only a couple of my colleagues remain, and they are also looking to leave. The director has a unique style of management.
I almost took a contract with this company, but I was offered an old ship and the crew was not well-composed. I decided to refuse the offer after considering everything. The director of the maritime bureau did not understand my decision and questioned my right to refuse. There are also some unprofessional staff in the office.