Remember, a seafarer's employment is CONTRACTUAL. The rights and obligations of the seafarer to the company and vice-versa START AND END with every contract.
Therefore, the salaries, benefits, etc. are something that should have been threshed out before the contract starts. No matter what drama is involved here, these things are economy driven. Remember the LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND. Too many ratings (excessive supply), price goes down; too few officers (very low supply), price goes up.
Tell them to stop crying. As held in the Millares case, we can see that the company has NO OBLIGATION to rehire anyone, not even CHIEF ENGINEERS.
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During my discussion with these seafarers, I am always telling them that you are only good base on your last contract. There is no guarantee because the employer always has the option to hire or rehire the person and obligation ends when contract expires. It is really NOT a lifetime job!!!!
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