Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    5F Ma. Daniel Building, 470 San Andres Street Cor M.H. Del Pilar Street Malate Manila
    BAHIA Shipping Services, Inc. is a manning agency that supplies competent Filipino seafarers for shipboard employment. We are the exclusive Philippine manning agent of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Hurtiguten, Fred.Olsen Marine Services AS and V.Ships Norway AS. We also provide deck and engine crew for the Carnival Cruise Lines.Our company has a pool of over a thousand qualified seafarers consisting of deck, engine and hotel personnel for our vessels, which include cruise vessels, FPSOs, VLCCs and shuttle tankers.Our familial way of treating and rendering services to our crewmembers, has gained BAHIA not just commendable gratitude & recognitions from the maritime industry but also the loyalty of our Seafarers. We are awarded POEA Top Performer for the period 1999-2002 under the Seabased Category and twice cited for our valuable contributions in the promotion of Filipino competency. A feat we share to all our seafarers!

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    4.315 ratings in total
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    73%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Bahia Shipping Services Inc.?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Bahia Shipping Services Inc. offers numerous advantages to its employees, including free world travel opportunities and exposure to diverse cultures and nationalities. The company is known for providing competitive compensation and maintaining a friendly, professional work environment where staff are helpful and accommodating.

    The main challenges faced by employees include extended periods away from family while at sea, and the initial adjustment to an international work environment with different languages and cultures. Some employees have also noted that the crew rotation scheduling system could be enhanced to better accommodate crew schedules.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Fitness Coach
    Sep 2025
    Manila City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    "Challenging yet fulfilling experience with high potential for growth
    The good thingsI enjoyed this workout session with my most dedicated clients.
    The challengesThere is a need for more dedicated time between back-to-back classes to allow for proper equipment cleaning and a quick consultation with members.
    3.0
    Messman/Bar utility
    Apr 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I had experience full time working and the minimum hours is 12hours
    The good thingsvery safety and nice company working
    The challengesif you not reply my message i will not enjoy
    5.0
    Deck Department/ Quartermaster
    May 2022
    Pasay City Metro Manila9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    It was very challenging and great opportunity working in a company with professionalsm.
    The good thingsRespect and care for each other, friendliness, cooperation, professionalsm, fun and enjoyable.
    The challengesIt is not easy to be away from family. Different culture environment, communications. Time differences of places.
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