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Waiting for a superintendent interview
The author passed tests but waited roughly six weeks for the next interview. After it was postponed indefinitely, they chose an offer from another crewing agency; no Columbia joining is reported in this post.
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4 / 5
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Long-term cooperation and reliefs
A long-serving author reports no wage-payment problems, courteous staff and a generally positive impression. They acknowledge occasional relief delays; this remains their personal assessment.
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4 / 5
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Resolving a final-settlement issue
Following earlier complaints, the author reports receiving full settlement. The agency explained the delay as bank re-registration, which they say they verified; they conclude that they have no overall complaint against the agency.
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5 / 5
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Career progression and resolving issues
An author identifying as a captain with long-term experience is positive about resolving work issues and career progression. They also describe receiving an advance during leave; their identity and circumstances have not been independently verified.
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2 / 5
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An enquiry about a rating position
The author briefly reports visiting the office and not being accepted for a rating position. No reason is given, so the post does not establish that the company generally refuses to recruit ratings.
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5 / 5
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Positive office communication
The author describes friendly communication, interviews and tests while registering. They explicitly say they had not yet worked through the company, so the assessment concerns office recruitment rather than an onboard contract.
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2 / 5
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Impressions after one contract
After one contract, the author was dissatisfied with pay, internet speed, supplies and relief arrangements and moved to another agency. They acknowledge that some colleagues continued working with the company.
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4 / 5
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Two years of work and moving on
The author is positive about timely pay, their own reliefs and transfer of references when moving to another company. They also describe numerous training requirements, varying vessel condition and relief issues for some colleagues, giving a mixed account.
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1 / 5
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Changes after a management transfer
An author on a container vessel describes a smaller internet allowance, supply difficulties and inconveniences after a maintenance system was introduced. The account concerns their vessel after a management transfer, not all Columbia contracts.
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4 / 5
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Differences between vessels
Responding to another seafarer's strongly negative post, the author describes water availability on their own vessel and generally stable payments. They mention one technical delay that was resolved, illustrating differing vessel experiences.
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4 / 5
Anonymous
Left a review 15.04.2024 20:41 UTC
Conclusion
Стабильная компания, большой флот.
Rank
Вахтенный помощник
Company name
Columbia shipmanagement
Ship type
Балкер
Ship name
Contract duration
Supply, provision
4
Internet
2 гб на месяц
Nationalities
Микс
Rotation
Salary
Вовремя оплачивают заработную плату
Ship condition
Career
Есть карьерный рост
Fleet size
Office work assessment
Отзывчивые сотрудники
Name of medical institution for passing medical examination
Вива Вита
Bribe
Нет
ВИ
4 / 5
Виталий
Left a review 06.08.2023 13:16 UTC
Conclusion
Смело обращайтесь и работайте
Rank
OS
Company name
DFDS
Ship type
Ro Ro
Ship name
King Seaways, Queen Seaways
Contract duration
3
Supply, provision
5
Internet
4
Nationalities
Микс
Rotation
Вовремя
Salary
Вовремя
Ship condition
5
Career
Не предусмотрено
Fleet size
4
Office work assessment
5
Name of medical institution for passing medical examination