An important criterion is a good salary

Undoubtedly, this is the crucial factor for most seafarers when seeking for a job. But we should not forget that decent working conditions also include reliable guarantees of compliance with the rights of crew members, including timely crew change upon completion of the contract. This is especially true for our compatriots working on board vessels under a foreign flag. So when applying for a job, ensure that there is a collective agreement in addition to the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 (as amended) on board.

 

In this regard, everything is in order on board vessels of "OWH Shipmanagement GmbH" (Germany). Its reefer fleet operates under a collective agreement concluded between the Baltic Regional Organization of the Seafarers' Union of Russian and OWH. This document applies to crew members and is a reliable guarantee of compliance with the rights of the crew during the voyage. In turn, OOO Afalina Shipping Management Company (St. Petersburg) is responsible for manning the vessels. For reference: the salary of a Chief Engineer in dollar terms is near $9,000.

 

The easiest way to try your hand on board OWH's vessels is to fill out a questionnaire on the Afalina website in the section of the same name for further consideration by the company's specialists.

 

Photos by the crew members of MV CROWN TOPAZ, which is part of the OWH Shipmanagement GmbH's fleet.

 

Based on materials from BRO SUR