CREW PLACEMENT TERMS

In consideration of the services to be performed by the Company and the prompt payment of fees by the Client the parties acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. The Client has the authority to enter into such agreement on behalf of the vessel and it’s owner.

2. The Client retains the Company to provide Client with a selection of Candidates for consideration of employment.

3. The Client will provide the Company with a basic job description of the position to be filled.

4. The Company will interview each candidate and check their references. Drug testing and background checks will be performed only at the Client’s request prior to the Candidate being referred for possible employment. Thereafter submit correct information and documentation in writing from each Candidate for Client’s consideration. The Company will also keep the Client’s information confidential unless asked otherwise by the Client.

5. Client acknowledges that the submission of such information and documentation by Candidates for employment is in good faith and will be held in confidentiality.  Client further agrees not to share Candidate’s information or documentation with anyone else, including but not limited to, Captains, Owners or their representatives or agents.

6. Upon the Client’s acceptance of a Candidate for employment, the Company will contact the Client for payment to the Company according the agreed upon fee structure.

7. Client and Company agrees to the following fee structure:

Temporary placement (1-90 days) - 20% of salary earned.   If the Candidate returns to work for the Client within one (1) year after the original referral, an additional placement fee will be due.

Permanent placement (over 90 days) – 7% of the annual salary.

All fees shall be due upon receipt of the invoice and will be considered PAST DUE after fifteen (15) days from the date of issue. A 1.5% service charge is payable on all overdue balances.

8. Client agrees that Company is not liable or responsible for actions of the candidate after employment is accepted. Candidates hired are hired at-will as employees of the Client, Further, the Candidates are under no contract with the company, and all taxes and employment eligibility requirements are the responsibility of the Client.

9. If employment of a permanent candidate is unsuccessful during the first ninety (90) days, Company will provide Client with a replacement candidate for Client’s consideration as long as any fees due to Company are paid in full and working conditions for the candidate are normal.  Client will provide Company with the date of termination of employment, the reason for termination and all wages paid. The Client will also provide the termination date and wages paid at the end of the employment of a temporary candidate.

10. Client and Company agree that the terms of this agreement are legally and lawfully binding and the laws of the State of Florida or the general maritime law of the United States shall govern any dispute arising out of this agreement.