I am currently working on a vessel through this company. Overall, it is an average crewing agency, with average or below-average salaries. I joined as an ordinary seaman for $750 on a badly worn 16,000 DWT bulk carrier. The agency fee was UAH 2,000, and my salary is paid to my card on time.
I worked for this company several years ago. There were opportunities for career growth.
I joined this company after working elsewhere. There were salary delays, but all wages were eventually paid in full. In my view, it can be suitable as a temporary transition stage or for someone nearing retirement. Experience on their vessels can also help with finding work elsewhere.
I worked for this company about three years ago and was glad to leave. Salary delays of two to three months were common, and during the height of the pandemic officers' salaries were cut by 10%. Salaries were very low, and there was no internet on the vessels.
I joined the company for a three-month starter contract with a salary of $2,000 on a 12,000 DWT bulk carrier. I worked for nine months, and there were no salary delays. Internet was available on board, but at $30 per gigabyte it was not practical to use. Seafarers had to pay for flag-state documents themselves, and the living conditions were below an acceptable standard.
I am currently working for this company. The salary is low, but it is paid in full.
I worked for this company recently on a vessel. The provisions were very limited, cash advances were not available, and there was no slop chest. Wages were credited approximately 15 days late, salaries were below average, and the vessel was in poor condition. During interviews, the superintendents put candidates under excessive pressure despite the modest conditions and pay.