Company Profile

Company overview

Industry

Passenger Transportation (Ground/Water)

Company size

101-1,000

Primary location

Unit 5B Unioil Center Bldg. Commerce Ave. MBP Ayala Alabang

APFC) was founded to provide a vital maritime link between the Philippines' 7,107 islands. Since its incorporation in 2002, it has become a trusted shipping company that owns and operates the Philippines' first and only catamaran Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferries, as well as modernized ports and terminals in the eastern and western Philippine sea route. In support of the government's Strong Republic Nautical Highway Project, and to facilitate the economical movement of people and goods, APFC offers safe, fast and convenient ferry service to the islands using state-of-the-art RoRo vessels. These new vessels are the first ferries designed specifically for Philippine water conditions.

Reviews overview

4.615 ratings in total

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73%

Rate salary as high or average

87%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation value the opportunities for learning and growth, the helpful and supportive colleagues, and the company's focus on providing quality service by meeting client needs. The professional environment with approachable coworkers is appreciated, as is the company's care for its crew.

However, some potential challenges exist, such as feeling there is not enough time for certain tasks, occasionally encountering disrespectful passenger behaviour, and roles like those for cadets having less than ideal working conditions. Additionally, operations may be impacted by natural calamities such as big waves when working on vessels.

Recent reviews

4.0

OIC Sales manager

Sep 2023

9 to 10 years in the role, former employee

This company gave you the opportunity to learn the Port Operations and proper handling of clients.

The good thingsWorking in this company helped me a lot in handling clients, be able to get their opinion as to how we can further improved our sea transport service. Overall the company always aim for Quality Service.

The challengesMeeting with clients and getting their opinion as to how we can improved more of our transportation service with them.

4.0

Cadet engineer

Sep 2022

Muntinlupa City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee

It's only Good about my experience

The good thingsI enjoy my work because I'll learn more experience.

The challengesBecause without salary here.

5.0

Cadet engineer

Sep 2021

Less than 1 year in the role, former employee

Working as a Chief engineer's assistant when it comes to vessel's maintenance. Doing computer and paper works.

The good thingsI enjoy working because it helps me to grow more and to meet new people and also it helps me to build my personal skills.

The challengesThe one biggest challenge I encountered working in this kind of job are the natural calamities

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