Starting at Sea: Andrey's Maritime Origins
Captain Andrey Kirillov has spent 25 years at sea, with the last 14 as a captain. His deep maritime roots from Arkhangelsk, Russia— has made him choose this profession. His interest in a seafaring career was influenced by his upbringing in a community where many people worked in maritime jobs.
Andrey's Leadership Philosophy: Unity and Teamwork
Andrey's philosophy centers on teamwork and mutual support. He emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility and support, believing that a unified crew can overcome any challenge. One's responsibility is also another's responsibility, making the crew accountable for each other. His approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also nurtures a supportive environment onboard.
"Professionals": Andrey's Partnership with Seafair
Andrey's relationship with Seafair began with an online search, evolving quickly into a professional relationship which he characterized by exceptional support. He highlights Seafair's commitment to providing continuous assistance to seafarers, and that seafarers like him feel supported from the beginning to the end of their contracts.
He recalled an incident where Kseniia and Yuliya was in continues contact with him from before he embarked to disembarked from his assignment until he arrived at his home. The team made sure that 'he was not in trouble' as he said.
Seafair Matching Jobs and Aligning Andrey's Career Goals
He shared about his initial contract with Seafair which he did not continue at that time due to some reasons and how the team helped him in this event,
Irina tried to find solutions for me. She asked me on what vessel I preferred and what I liked then she matched me with another vessel.
An instance instance like this, he explained that some companies might recommend for seafarers to wait half a year or a year for a vessel lineup, but with Seafair, he didn't see that to be the case.
This is why he recommends Seafair to other seafarers. Andrey also commended Seafair for being one of the companies who is doing crewing digitally since he found that it was very easy to navigate the platform and the process in general.
Seafair Elevating Maritime Careers
Captain Andrey’s career has benefited significantly from Seafair’s digital approach to maritime employment. From smooth transitions between contracts to consistent support, his experiences with Seafair’s team have confirmed the value of their services. As he continues to explore new opportunities, Andrey remains confident in the support Seafair provides, ensuring his career prospects are well-managed.
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