Scam- Island Offshore Subsea UK .
Complaint 271779 Details

Dear Sir’s,
Good day,
Received series of email from Island Offshore UK that i am a candidate for their Master or Chief officer position. then they send me an “assessment form” I was to fill out and After filling out and returning the assessment, I received a confirmation email stating that I was accepted for the job,and stating that I was being offered a position as a Master on m/v Island Challenger. I was sent an employment contract to sign and return.

To make the story more complete, Pls see below series of emails with Mr. Oliver Wood , Mr. Tor Erik Olsen,and also
see attached file. ( Employment Contract )
Unit 19, 1st Floor
Spires Business Center
Mugiemoss Road, Bucksburn
Aberdeen, UK. AB21 9BG
18th July, 2013

Attention: Mohammad Ghezelsofla,

This employment offer is from ISLAND OFFSHORE UK, market leaders in the servicing of oil, gas, marine and logistics sector.
Your experience and qualification was found to be most satisfactory for the position of a CHIEF OFFICER hence the Human Resources Department has chosen you, being the most suitable candidate to occupy the vacant position. Your details were forwarded to our database by our employment consultant/agents. On indication of interest do forward your updated Resume/C V to our human resources department at [email protected]

Job Details and Compensations.

Ensure conformance to local/international laws relating to the vessel’s operation, and strictly comply with current pollution regulation. Oversee the maintenance of deck equipment, firefighting and life-saving equipment, lifting equipment, and vessel’s exterior maintenance.Ensure materials and equipment loaded on board are safely stowed,secured and labeled according to Regulatory requirements. Ensure the vessel is seaworthy at all times and maintained/operated in accordance with guidelines in the Marine Operations Manual.Maintaining the watertight integrity of the vessel, loading and storage of consumables, securing of supply vessel etcetera. Ensure the vessel is maintained within normal safe limits of intact and damage stability, shear stress and bending moments. Assist the Master in ensuring the vessel’s navigational equipment is maintained, fully functional, and that testing and calibration is carried out in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.Assist the Master in maintaining the vessel’s logbook, maintenance reports and other vessel documents as directed.Understudy the Master and deputize when he/she is indisposed.Supervise the 2nd Officer’s activities and perform the duties of a DPO when required.

Job will last for 24 months with 12 months renewable option.

Salary range will be between £7,700 to £9,700 per month + other allowances.

Job location is in the United Kingdom.

We are open for accepting resumes/C Vs. till the 31st of July, 2013.

Regards,
Mr. Oliver Wood
Human Resources Department.

Island Offshore UK
Aug 23 (12 days ago)




to me



23rd August, 2013.

Attention: Capt. M. Ghezelsofla,

Having acknowledged your response, we wish to inform you that the recruitment policies of Island Offshore UK allow prospective applicants to go through an online assessment procedure.
You are advised to fill the Assessment Form and send it back to us on or before Monday 26th of August, 2013. This should be via email attachment. Information contained in this application form will be used for the purpose of assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment and to monitor the effectiveness of Island Offshore UK equal opportunity policies.

Regards,
Mr. Oliver Wood
Human Resources Department.

Island Offshore Assessment Form.docx
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26th August, 2013.

Attention: Capt Mohammad Ghezelsofla,

Your responses to our online interview have been received. Be informed that the employment contract conditions will be sent to you on or before Monday 2nd of September 2013, should your application be successful.

Regards,
Mr. Oliver Wood
Human Resources Department.
Island Offshore UK
Sep 2 (2 days ago)




to me



2nd September, 2013

Attn: Mr. Mohammad Ghezelsofla,

After due consideration of your application/resume, ISLAND OFFSHORE SUBSEA AS UK LTD is pleased to offer you a position as a Master. You will find an attached copy of the Employment Agreement Document. On satisfaction with the content, you are to append your signature on the space provided for “employees”.

The signed contract agreement should be forwarded back to us via email attachment. On receipt of the aforementioned, comprehensive information or details concerning your relocation procedure will be communicated to you immediately via our relocation adviser.

Regards,
Mr. Tor Erik Olsen,
Island Offshore Subsea AS UK.
Tel: +442036083542, Fax: +442036083543

Mohammad Ghezelsofla Employment Terms And Agreement.pdf
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3rd September, 2013.

Attention: Capt Mohammad Ghezelsofla,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your signed contract agreement. We have equally provided you with the services of an immigration lawyer, he is Mr. Raymond Turner. He will advise and process your application with the UK Home Office.
Mr. Raymond Turner email id is as follows……[email protected]
Telephone:…………………+442035146671

Do call him or send an email to enable him provide you with the relevant information and documents required for your application.
Regards,
Mr. Tor Erik Olsen,Island Offshore Subsea UK .
Tel:+442036083542, Fax:+442036083543
Attention Mohammad,
For your work permit application, I have attached the UK Home Office Work Permit application forms. Details of your academic qualifications and employment history should be provided in the form. All sections in the form should be filled except for Section 7, which should be left blank. I will provide the information needed in this section.
Filled forms should be provided with the following:
1,Copy of Signed Contract Agreement with UK Employer
2,Academic and Professional certificates
3, International Travelers Insurance Policy
You should take one year coverage International Travel Insurance Policy,this a mandatory requirement by the British Home Office(UK Government agency responsible for the issuance and approval of work permit), this is because the policy proves you are medically fit to travel and work in the UK and also a per-requisite to renew your resident/worker's permit every year.
Based on the new Home Office guideline, the accredited insurance company is NORWICH ASSURANCE UK website iswww.norwichassurance.com in the United Kingdom.
You are to contact them for the insurance policy via email at
[email protected]
You are to apply for the following polices
A, Repatriation or Emergency Medical Evacuation
B, Medical Treatment.
C, Death or Permanent Disability
D, Baggage Loss and Baggage Delay
You will be issued a certificate after you have gotten their policy.
These documents are to be sent to enable me get your work permit before your date of resumption.
It takes between 1 to 2 weeks for work permit application to granted.
Once work permit is issued, the UK embassy in your location will invite you and you will be required to come with your international passport.
Other logistics issues relating to traveling and accommodation in UK will be handled by UK Employer upon confirmation of your work permit.
Thanks,
Mr Raymond Turner
+44(0)203-514-6671

On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 6:08 PM, Mohammad Ghezelsofla <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mr. Turner,
Good day,
My name is Mohammad Ghezelsofla,
Just today I have signed a contract agreement with “Island Offshore Subsea UK”,
In this regards I have received an e-mail from Mr. Tor Erik Olsen and he mentioned your good name as immigration lawyer.
To achieve optimum result I am always available to render assistant for the purpose of relevant information and documents required for my application.
Best regards
Capt. Mohammad ghezelsofla

Application Forms.pdf
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