Seafarers come and go, contracts begin and end, but at Unlad Ship Manning and Management Corp., one thing stays the same—our doors are always open.
For many of our crew, Unlad is more than just a manning agency. It’s where they come for opportunities, guidance, and sometimes, simply for comfort. We’ve laughed with them, celebrated their milestones, and in difficult times, we’ve listened to their worries.
Some messages start with work-related concerns:
π¬ “Ma’am, may update po ba sa susunod kong biyahe?”
π¬ “Sir, anong requirements para sa renewal?”
But more often than not, the conversations go deeper:
π¬ “Ma’am, hindi ko po alam paano aayusin ‘to sa pamilya ko…”
π¬ “Sir, may nararamdaman po akong sakit. Hindi ko po masabi sa misis ko baka mag-alala…”
π¬ “Wala lang po, gusto ko lang may makausap.”
These aren’t just passing chats. These are real people reaching out, knowing that someone on the other end will listen. And we do.
Breaking Barriers, One Dance at a Time
Before deployment, we dance together. Not as a requirement, not as a performance, but as a way to shatter walls, erase hesitation, and let them know—we are here.
Dancing may seem silly, but it does something important.
ππΊ It strips away formality.
π It turns nervous recruits into friends.
π It tells them—if we’ve seen them humiliate themselves, there’s nothing we won’t trudge through with them.
At that moment, we stop being just staff and crew. We become people laughing together, bonding over music, and understanding that no matter how far they go, we will always be in their corner.
And long after deployment, when the contracts are over and the seas have calmed, many of them still come back—not just for work, but for the connection that never faded.
Messages That Go Beyond the Job
Our relationships don’t stop at contracts. Even those who have moved on, who now work with different companies or in different industries, still message us, still visit, still turn to Unlad in times of need.
π’ Some come back to share good news—promotions, new certifications, their first house.
π’ Some need help with paperwork or advice about their next step.
π’ Some just drop by to chat, to reconnect, to feel at home.
And every time, our answer is the same: Yes, our doors are open.
A Quiet Presence, A Constant Support
We don’t always have grand gestures. Most of what we do happens quietly—through late-night chats, comforting words, small reassurances that things will be okay.
- A simple βKumusta?β goes a long way.
- A quick reply to an anxious message means everything.
- A reminder that they’re not alone makes all the difference.
For many of our crew, Unlad has become their safe space. They know that here, they don’t need to pretend they have everything figured out. They can be honest. They can be vulnerable. They can be heard.
Once Unlad, Always Unlad
Life at sea is unpredictable. So is life on land. But no matter where you are—at home, onboard, or somewhere in between—know that Unlad is still here.
π’ No contract needed.
π’ No appointment necessary.
π’ No judgment, just open doors and open hearts.
To every crew member who has ever sailed under Unlad, to those waiting for their next voyage, and even to those who have moved on—you are always welcome here.
π And if you ever find yourself in our office again, don’t be surprised if we invite you to dance.
π Once Unlad, always Unlad.
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