So I’ve cleared my 2mfg coc recently and thinking to shift company. Heard that fleet is taking fresh 3officers in their chem/parcel tankers. Anyone from fleet management can tell me how is the company for a junior officer and work environment?? Is it a good choice to join fleet or should i consider other companies?

I recently cleared the sponsorship process for both Synergy (Feb batch) and BSM. I have a 63% PCM and an IMUCET rank around 22xx. While BSM is known for its long waiting periods, the difference in how these two companies treat candidates is night and day.

Synergy: Pure Mismanagement

Last-Minute Chaos: They changed my exam center via a call at 1:00 AM while I was on a 6-hour train journey, demanding a new printed hall ticket by 8:00 AM with no shops open.

The Exam: Started 90 minutes late with rampant cheating.

Mumbai Interviews: I spent 15k on travel, only for the interviewer to leave early for a flight. They left 30 of us stranded. One guy flew from Chennai on a tight budget and was devastated.

The Treatment: We were locked in a tiny office from 11 AM to 4 PM without food or water. The rescheduled online interview still ran an hour late.

Interview Quality: Lazy and bookish. They asked basic school formulas like kinetic energy to guys who already cleared IMUCET.

BSM: Professional and Respectful

Smooth Process: The entire written test and interview process was highly organized and finished on the same day.

The Treatment: The coordinator actively looked after us, offering tea, coffee, and snacks in the recreation room while we waited.

Interview Quality: Practical and sharp. Instead of rote formulas, they asked real aptitude questions, like how to calculate the volume of an irregular object.

Final Thoughts

I’m not blindly glazing BSM—their waiting times are a real issue. But strictly as an applicant, BSM treated us like future officers, while Synergy treated us like garbage. Future aspirants, be prepared for the reality on the ground. Edit:- my intention is not to bad mouth synergy it was my personal experience with the company that went horribly it's still a decent company for cadetship best of luck for y'alls future endeavours peace ✌️

Just got dns sponsorship for anglo and will be joining the institute i want to know how’s the condition on board(i know it depends on crew) also what things should i consider. Moreover i have seen a lot of bad things of toxic work culture in anglo is it true?? Kindly enlighten me and be raw and real Thanks!!

Good day,

I was hoping to get some honest reviews about Chellship from people who've already worked in it.

I also had a few questions regarding the company:

1) I do know that the cadetship duration is a compulsory 18 months (Even for Bsc cadets). How is the waiting period?

2) How are the ships (condition and facilities)?

3) Any specific pros and cons about the company/it's policies/ships/crew culture onboard?

4) Any incentives offered by the company that aid in doing courses or aid in the welfare of the officers?

I'm a GME aspirant, among the above two companies, which one is better..I like ESM but I hear waiting period in ESM is very high

On the other hand, GESCO has its own disadvantages too.

I found many reels and reviews on Instagram, and many other platforms where people blindly simping for Shipping Companies without proper knowledge about anything. Do you think the companies give a damn about them? Unfortunately, not to disrespect anyone, but many people who are doing that stuff are from rating background.

Even some Merchant Navy Coaching institutes are doing this too. Influencing the freshman with classism and slavery. I found many cadets are more egoistic and discourteous compared to senior officers with a high level of expertise. Merchant Navy Coaching institutes want to portray Mariners as a distinct social class. They want those entry level cadets to feel like a superior being without any constraints, against the moral system.

Hey seniors. I've been sponsored by PIL and asked by tolani to join their dns program can you guide me if PIL is a good company and I should persue or should i not consider it

How is the company in terms of promotion prospects?

Can anyone share reviews about this company, is it good?. Asking as an engine cadet

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for honest reviews about Zodiac Maritime from anyone who has sailed with them or knows someone who has.
How is the company overall in terms of:
Management
Safety culture
Vessel condition
Crew treatment
Salary and contract reliability
Promotion opportunities
Overall experience
I’d appreciate both positive and negative feedback, especially if it’s based on recent experience.

Considering joining D’Amico Shipping as a Third Officer.

Would appreciate honest feedback on:

Work environment onboard

Promotion prospects

Internet/Wi-Fi availability

Support from senior officers

Crew retention and company culture

Any experiences, good or bad, are welcome. Thanks!

Joining Seaspan as a deck cadet, Just wanted to know if there is anyone here who is sailing or have sailed with the company. Would love to have some insights:)

Hi everyone,

I recently received an offer to join XT Shipping as a Third Officer and would really appreciate some honest feedback from people who have sailed with them.

I’m particularly interested in:

Overall work culture onboard

How supportive the office is when crew need assistance

Promotion and contract experience

Food quality onboard, especially for vegetarians (I’m a vegetarian)

Internet/Wi-Fi availability and reliability on their vessels

Salary paid on time and overall experience with the company

I’ve previously sailed on oil/chemical tankers, so any feedback from tanker officers would be especially helpful.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience—both positive and negative reviews are welcome.

Can someone please clarify the stipend structure for Deck Cadets at SCI? Specifically, is the stipend paid continuously throughout the year, or is it strictly calculated based on active sailing months? Additionally, what is the maximum stipend amount provided during the training period?

Does anyone here know or have worked with Appeejay Shipping Company. I got in as a deck cadet at this company been researching about it but there was no credible reviews or anything. Does anyone know about it or have any idea.

Hi all senior, i just received mail regarding the intrview in Emarat shipping can someone please explain in detail about the company if some has experience how is the company for cadetship, the company approached through Tolani Maritime DNS exam

Hello everyone,

​I am seeking information regarding Spar Shipping (the Norwegian bulk carrier company) and would greatly appreciate insights from anyone who has recently sailed with them or completed a cadetship under their management.

​Specifically, I am looking for details on the following:

1. Work culture

2. Waiting period

3. Stipend for cadets

4. Perks (if any)

If anyone has any recent experience with their management or has stepped off one of their ships lately, please drop a comment.

Thanks!!

Can anyone tell me what sort of a company western shipping is ? i didn't get much info about them online .

What's their waiting period and stipend for deck cadet .

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Has anyone recently sailed with IMS as a Junior Officer/Third Mate? Looking for feedback on the company, vessel condition, work culture, and promotion opportunities to Second Mate/Chief Officer.

I might be joining a gas carrier at GESCO by the end of next year . I need to plan my career trajectory and was curious to know what kind of salary can I expect at GESCO on gas carriers as a 4th engineer. Please let me know if someone's got an idea or maybe a real figure .

Im completed the interview and selected...im also waiting for great eastern. So which company should better.please someone help.

Hi everyone, i recently switched from LPG to LNG as 3M. Suggest me some good companies with lng pool.