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    Company overview

    Industry

    Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    2224 A. Bonifacio Street, Brgy. Bangkal, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. is the leading integrated maritime service provider in the Philippines. Its service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towage, ship salvage, ship management, diving and underwater marine works, and other diversified services.The Company operates and manages more than fifty (50) tugboats, barges and other specialized vessels throughout the Philippines and South East Asia.Harbor Star recently expanded its business activities to include energy and construction.HistoryHarbor Star is a leading Philippines-based provider of tug assistance services, ship salvage, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemical, deep sea towing, diving and underwater services.The Company was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (*SEC”) on July 5, 1988, under the name “Seatows, Inc.” The name was amended ten years later to its present name on December 14, 1998 and leaded by it’s President Mr. Geronimo P. Bella, Jr.It has geared its energy towards the acquisition of modern and higher powered tugs, manned by crews with wealthy sea faring experience in order to provide prompt, safe, and speedy services to the utmost satisfaction of its customers. Harbor Star is a leader of change, and is constantly shining its way in becoming the industry leader.In 2015, the company has expanded its services and expertise to engage in General Engineering and Construction Works that includes but not limited to Engineering Design, Investigation and Structural Assessments, into a major building and infrastructure constructions and development, and have catered structure rehabilitation, recoveree maintenance, underwater survey, recording and structure repairs. Further engaged in power plant construction and turnkey packages, government road, port and even land and on-shore development projects.For more information, please visit our website: http://www.harborstar.com.ph

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    What’s it like working at Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc.?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. appreciate the professional company culture and protocols followed on ships. They also value the good benefits offered, including complete benefits for crew members and timely payment of good salaries. For some, the work is relevant to their field of study, allowing them to utilise their skills.

    However, there are potential challenges, such as being away from family for extended periods, which can impact work-life balance. At times, employees face a heavy workload due to staff shortages, requiring multitasking and longer hours. Additionally, some feel the company's focus is not entirely aligned with its core shipping business.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    oiler
    Aug 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    love the sea experience
    The good thingsgood company onboard
    The challengesbeing away from family
    5.0
    A/B for lct or tugboat
    Feb 2022
    former employee
    i experience as A/B in asian shipping and esternstar shipping lines
    The good thingsgood company and complet binefits for the crew. safety of the crew and official is concenr. good salary
    The challengeshaving standard procedure onboard operation. consering safety onboard. only your area of resposibility asign area
    4.0
    Engine oiler
    Feb 2021
    Engine oiler/ seafarer
    The good thingsIt's because this job is related to my course.
    The challengesI'm always challenging my self for everyday task. And I enjoy working this kind of work place.
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