We have been made aware that Austen Maritime Services’ name and website details are being misused by individuals impersonating our company to offer fake employment opportunities. These fraudulent schemes typically request upfront payments or fees as part of the recruitment process.

Please be advised:

• Austen Maritime Services will never ask for any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
• We do not use third parties to collect fees, deposits, or administrative charges from candidates.
• Any request for money in connection with a job offer is not from Austen Maritime Services and should be treated as fraudulent.

What to do if you are contacted

If you receive a message, email, or job offer claiming to be from Austen Maritime Services that requests payment, please:

• Do not send any money.
• Do not share personal or financial information.
• Report the incident to us immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
• You may also wish to report this to your local authorities.

If in doubt, candidates are encouraged to verify vacancies through our official website and careers channels only.

Your safety and trust are important to us, and we are actively working to address and prevent this fraudulent activity.