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Commercial shipping is not limited to the business of transporting goods and commodities, for trade and commerce; it is a value-chain activity extending beyond “Pre-fixture, Operations and Post-fixture”, and it has the opportunity to provide gainful employment to thousands of seafarers those who are seeking “ship-to-shore transition” or upskilling.
Commercial Shipping has vast career opportunities (and seafarers seek these opportunities) yet it is a surprising fact that Commercial shipping companies are unable to find manpower with sufficient skills and experience. To understand in detail this “manpower scarcity” and “Job-Skill” mismatch situation in Commercial Shipping, ‘Sea and Beyond’ conducted a survey (https://forms.gle/g6ydiHPFEfjCeFwC8) in mid-July 2024, and the Key Insights of the survey are:
Considering the outcome of this survey, Sea and Beyond has organized a panel discussion. This Panel has highly experienced and esteemed professionals/faculty-members of Commercial shipping, and the idea of this panel is to help seafarers take “well-informed career decision” and the panel-members will share how the upcoming “A certificate course on Commercial Shipping by Sea and Beyond and GMU” will bridge the Job-skill gap in commercial shipping.
Agenda of the Panel Discussion:
Esteemed Panel members:
Mr. Krishnan Subramaniam, International Vice Chairman of ICS and advisor at Transworld Group
Mr. Sandeep Misra, Ex GM commercial with SCI
Capt. Ashok Sharma, Managing Director, BRS Baxi Singapore
Capt. Shashi Shekhar, ex- Head of Human Resource from Adani Ports
Dr. Abhay Singh Thakur -- Assistant Professor and Member, Board of Management, Gujarat Maritime University
Warm Regards,
Sea and Beyond
(To be confirmed)
Capt. Jaideep Singh, Regional Commercial Vessel Operations Lead for Asia Pacific at Cargill, oversees post-fixture operations, shipment execution, client interaction, and project management. With over 25 years of maritime experience, he has worked with Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and Dole Fresh Fruit. His expertise spans vessel operations, performance management, port operations, and security. Previously, he led Hapag-Lloyd's port operations in India and held senior positions at Maersk, including Master and Vessel Performance Superintendent. Capt. Singh holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Maersk and a Master's Unlimited B-Tech from Warsash Maritime Academy.
Mr. Krishnan Subramaniam, International Vice Chairman of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers , leads digital transformation and professional development initiatives and serves as a strategic advisor at Transworld Group. With over four decades of experience in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals sectors across India, the Middle East, and Singapore, he has held leadership roles in marine logistics, supply chain management, and academia. His career includes significant contributions to Shell Chemicals, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (India), and Bharat Petroleum, focusing on logistics, supply chain planning, and operations management.
Capt. Sharma began his sea career in 1982 as a deck cadet with Great Eastern, later becoming a Master and Operations Manager at OMI, amassing 20 years of maritime experience. Transitioning to brokerage, he has spent 21 years as a broker, including roles at Braemar Seascope, JM Baxi, and Marshall Produce Brokers. He is now the Managing Director and board member of BRS Baxi Far East Pte Ltd in Singapore, responsible for top-line and bottom-line growth and international marketing. Capt. Sharma has secured a global client base, establishing a niche in the tanker-chartering segment.
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Mr. Sandeep Misra, Ex GM Commercial Operations at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), has over three decades of experience in chartering and operations for bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships. He played a key role in SCI's joint venture, Irano Hind Shipping Company, in Tehran, and led the management of LNG tankers and VLGCs. Renowned for his expertise in revenue generation, cost control, and business development, Mr. Misra excels in chartering, commercial operations, and company management. He holds a Master's in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai and a B.Sc. from St. John’s College, Agra.
Capt. Shashi Shekhar, Ex Head of Human Resources at Ocean Sparkle Limited, Adani Ports, has extensive maritime and HR experience. He has held senior roles at H-Energy Group and Sparkle Terminal, and was previously a Master Mariner with companies like Great Ship and The Shipping Corporation of India. He holds a Bachelor's in Nautical Science, a PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, and an HR certification. His expertise includes cargo operations, safety training, and client relations
Dr. Abhay Singh Thakur is an Assistant Professor and Center Head at Gujarat Maritime University, specializing in Shipping Laws, Marine Environmental Law, and International Carriage Law. With over eight years in academia and industry, he has presented at international conferences and published research in SCOPUS/WOS/UGC-indexed journals. He holds a Doctorate from Gujarat National Law University and a Master’s in Law from WBNUJS, Kolkata, and is UGC-NET qualified. Dr. Thakur is frequently invited as a resource person by prestigious institutions.
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