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Panel Discussion on Overview of Commercial Shipping


Speakers :
Capt. Jaideep Singh
Mr. Krishnan Subramaniam
Capt. Ashok Sharma
Capt. Sanjeev Bhatnagar
Mr. Sandeep Misra
Capt. Shashi Shekhar
Dr. Abhay Singh Thakur
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Completed

Date & Time :
03/08/2024 at 2:30 PM IST
Price :
FREE
Duration :
1 hrs 30 mins

Event Sessions


Session 1 :
03/08/2024 at 2:30 PM IST   To   03/08/2024 at 4:00 PM IST  (1 Hours 30 Mins)


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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:

  1. For 89% survey participants commercial shipping is professionally aspirational
  2. 52% are exploring/searching an employment opportunity (last 3 months at least) in Commercial Shipping
  3. 67% would like to attend a rigorous course in Commercial shipping if this course provides Quality Education and assistance in placement
     

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:

  1. Overview of the Commercial Shipping
  2. Evolution of commercial shipping in terms of geography where the decision makers and key resources are sitting
  3. Commercial shipping activities in India and the support we are providing globally
  4. Current Challenges Commercial shipping company facing (mainly manpower deficit with matching skills)
  5. Challenges job-seekers (both seafarers and shore professionals) facing
  6. Way forward for the job-seekers and the commercial shipping industry, and career advice to persons seeking transition ashore
     

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 



About the Speakers




Capt. Jaideep Singh
Global Head of Ops, Cargill,

(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 VC of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and advisor at Transworld Group of Companies,

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. Ashok Sharma
Managing Director,

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.




Capt. Sanjeev Bhatnagar
Head of Indian Office, Navig8,

Head of Indian Office, Navig8




Mr. Sandeep Misra
Ex General Manager in Commercial Operations, SCI,

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
Head - Human Resources -Ocean Sparkle Limited.,

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
Assistant Professor, School Of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration, Gujarat Maritime University,

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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