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Interview and document preparation
The author describes courteous communication at the Odesa office, prompt follow-up after the interview and a Marlins test. Documents were being prepared when the post was written; joining a vessel had not yet been confirmed.
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2 / 5
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Waiting to join a vessel
The author reports waiting for a second month while proposed vessels changed without a confirmed joining. This describes one candidate's wait, not the experience of every applicant.
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3 / 5
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Cadet approval
A Deck Cadet applicant completed an office interview. According to the post, the local representative did not guarantee a placement and said final approval rested with the German office.
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2 / 5
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Follow-up after registration
The author says they were registered, asked about their preferred vessel type and told a joining would be soon. At the time of posting, they had received no further update from the office.
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3 / 5
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Working conditions and pay
The author is reserved about conditions and pay but notes timely wages and the opportunity to gain experience with a German fleet. The post does not establish identical conditions across all vessels.
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2 / 5
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Junior engineer vacancies
After visiting the office as a third engineer applicant, the author reports being told that such positions were scarce, with many vessels carrying only chief and second engineers. This recounts an office response, not current vacancies.
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4 / 5
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Several heavy-lift contracts
The author describes a fourth heavy-lift contract, timely pay and compensation for additional work. They also express concern about reductions in some junior officer positions; the account concerns their vessel group.
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4 / 5
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An upcoming joining
The author reports an invitation for an AB position and a flight scheduled for the following day. This is a brief account of joining preparations, not an assessment of onboard work.
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2 / 5
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Proposed salary
The author recalls a telephone offer for a second officer position and considers the proposed pay low for their experience. This is a historical offer, not a current salary scale.
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3 / 5
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Deck work on general cargo vessels
The author describes extensive cargo-securing and routine deck work, regular pay and extra compensation for some tasks. Supplies were considered minimal but tolerable; the overtime arrangements described are not established fleet-wide terms.
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5 / 5
Максим
Left a review 08.04.2024 19:27 UTC
Conclusion
Невысокие зарплаты
Rank
3й помощник
Company name
Briese
Ship type
Heavy lift
Ship name
BBC Kherson
Contract duration
6
Supply, provision
Вполне.
Internet
2гб/сутки
Nationalities
Микс
Rotation
Вовремя.
Salary
Вовремя. Без задержек
Ship condition
2022 год постройки.
Career
Моментальное, если не дурак
Fleet size
Много
Office work assessment
Девчонки быстро находят суда.
Name of medical institution for passing medical examination