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A seafarer has launched a new website, OffshoreShipAdvisor.com, designed to serve as a TripAdvisor-style platform for seafarers and offshore workers. The goal is to allow crewmembers to rate and review living conditions onboard vessels, helping to improve overall standards and transparency across the industry.
The creator of the site, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Splash: “My hope is that this website will highlight the positive contributions of seafarers while also shedding light on areas where companies can make meaningful changes—ultimately improving standards and serving as a valuable tool for both maritime professionals and organisations.”
Many seafarers work as subcontractors, frequently transitioning between vessels. When accepting a new job, the only information available on popular websites typically consists of exterior images of the vessel. There is little insight into onboard facilities such as gyms, food quality, communications, or cabin conditions.
Seafarers are invited to rate ships on this new site looking at categories including accommodation, downtime facilities, food and drink, wifi, and cleanliness.
An update today will take the number of vessels covered on the site to 37,400. While it has launched with an offshore focus, there are plans to cover other types of commercial vessels.
The 19-year-old French-flagged RS Alegranza cable layer currently ranks as the worst-rated vessel in the database, with one British seafarer leaving this review: “Should not be in service, very loud in rooms from generators. Get a stick to push ur s**t down the toilet. Was told the vessel was on its way to be scrapped and someone bought it to use on a job and it’s still out there now. Food is crap.”
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