Praneet Mehta’s Post

DECK vs ENGINE! 🤺🥷 There is a cold war that is going on for generations! (In a light way). People from Deck think that Engineers are just sleeping in the ECR and taking weekends off. 👷🏽⛑ On the other hand, Engineers say that Deck officers have nothing to do except making Coffee and Calling Engine Room for help! 👻☕️ It doesn’t matter which ship we are on, which nationality we are sailing with, this topic always has a majority. Engineers wish their lives were like Deck officers in good air conditioned Bridge and Deck Officers want to have some weekends off and escape the 6on-6off at ports! 🥵😑 In the end, both the departments are extremely important for the Ship to sail properly. It is often said that Deck Officers run the Ship and the Engineers make the ship run! ✅⛴ So bottomline, never get into this argument. ,🤣🤣🤣 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Maersk Line, Limited Hapag-Lloyd AG EVERGREEN LINE #seaman #lifeonboard #deckcadet #bigship #seamanlife #marineengineering #marineengineer #sailor #offshore #maerskline #maersk #maerskcrew #shipping #shiplife #merchantmarine #merchantnavy #maritime #ships #lifeofaseafarer #careeratsea #selfie #deepsea #oceanlife #containership

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I like the young, cheerful, energetic, charismatic and obedient seafarers of today. The best quality I love about them is their straight forwardness. They are always ready to challenge your every wrong or suspected action. They call a spade a spade unlike the olden times when we used to be extremely careful not to annoy our ‘Old Man’ and most of the time nod our head in Aye Aye Captain Sir 🙂. There used to be a light year gap between a Cadet or a junior officer and a Captain. You never had a conversation on the bridge whilst navigating especially in congested waters such as An English Channel or A Singapore & Malacca Straits. Most of the time it used to be a one man show. The Rule #1 was Captain is Always Right and the Rule #2 was, if the Captain is wrong, follow Rule #1. However there a flip side to it too which I rather not attribute to these young guns but to their respective training institutes. Today, irrespective of nationality, I do not find those basics of everything that you need to know before boarding a ship engrained into them. You ask a very basic question to your Cadets or junior officers and most of the time you are surprised that they know nothing about it. I am sure there must be exceptions but this is what I have experienced in the past few years of my command after having interacted in a very casual manner with my young subordinates. When we were put to sea our Masters at the institute made sure that we actually were seaworthy like you always expect a vessel to be prior commencing her voyage. Within a short span of our pre-sea training of 6 months we were thorough with the basics of seamanship, navigation, stability, cargo work, meteorology and what not. We were shown all the navigational publications that we expected to be on a ship’s library. We were shown how to take a sextant altitude or a terrestrial or celestial gyro bearing and how the magnetism worked in or around a ship. I am glad that on boarding my first ship, the first question that I got asked by the then Chief Officer was correctly answered by me and was never asked any question after that to test my competence. That’s why I think they say is that the first impression is the last impression. Rather than boasting about me or any of my contemporaries, I would also like to put it bluntly here that in-spite of having excelled in the knowledge of sea we have not been that support ourselves for these budding seafarers. We ourselves have stopped taking interest in training them and leading them towards that corrected course and finally to our goal of sea worthiness. We need to test their knowledge every day, educate them, motivate them and push them gently towards our own mini pinnacle at sea. It’s time that we the ‘Old Men’ become the flag bearers and devote some time to sculpt this next generation of the ‘Sea Salt’ with basic building blocks instead of blaming it on them or their Alma maters for melting under the heat of ever-changing technological revolution.

The Role of a Chief Mate: Leadership and Responsibility In the maritime industry, the role of a Chief Mate is pivotal, serving as the bridge between the captain and the crew. Having interacted closely with Chief Mates during my time at sea, I’ve gained a profound appreciation for the leadership and responsibility that this position entails. A Chief Mate is the second-in-command on a vessel, responsible for overseeing the deck department and ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. This includes managing the loading and unloading of cargo, maintaining the vessel's stability, and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. During my time working on sea ships, I observed how Chief Mates meticulously planned and executed these tasks. Leadership is at the core of a Chief Mate’s role. They are responsible for training and supervising the deck crew, ensuring that everyone is competent and prepared for their duties. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the Chief Mate must coordinate with various departments and crew members to ensure smooth operations. In addition to operational duties, Chief Mates play a crucial role in navigation and watchkeeping. They assist the captain in planning and executing voyages, ensuring that the vessel adheres to the planned route and complies with all navigational regulations. The ability to make quick and informed decisions is vital, especially in challenging conditions or emergency situations. The maritime industry is continuously evolving, and the role of a Chief Mate is no exception. One of the significant trends is the increasing integration of technology in ship operations. Chief Mates must stay updated with the latest advancements in navigational systems, automation, and safety protocols. Another trend is the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental compliance. Chief Mates are now more involved in implementing environmentally friendly practices on board, such as optimizing fuel consumption, managing waste, and ensuring compliance with international environmental regulations. Reflecting on my experiences, I believe that the role of a Chief Mate is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in the maritime industry. It requires a deep commitment to leadership, safety, and continuous learning. For those aspiring to become Chief Mates, I encourage you to develop your technical skills, embrace leadership opportunities, and stay abreast of industry trends. To employers seeking skilled maritime professionals, my background in nautical science, combined with hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the Chief Mate’s responsibilities, positions me well to contribute to your organization’s success. Let’s connect and explore how we can work together. #chief_mate #chief_officer #leadership #maritime #Saleh_Bayagoob

“What would I learn If I could start over as a Deck Cadet?”🚢 The first time you step up on board a ship - the most exciting moment for each seafarer. You were studying for years just to have an access to the terminal gate! Crazy, yeah? 😂 Knots 🪢, basic navigation 🧭, theory of ship’s construction - that’s all subjects I still remember from the college before joining of Sailing Training Vessel as a Cadet. Question: “Was there enough hands-on knowledge for the first months on board?”. No! Studying for a profession at university provides a foundation of knowledge and skills, but may not fully prepare you for the practical, hands-on experience of a real job. Following areas of basic knowledge should be covered and won’t let put you upside-down 👌🏻⤵️ ▫️Definitions of all Maritime Conventions and it’s structure ▫️Ship’s construction - what’s the Panama lead, bollard ▫️ Abbreviations like ECR, EG room, CPA, TCPA, ▫️FFE and LSA equipment ( Fixed and portable fire extinguishing system, Lifeboats, Lliferafts, fire hoses etc) ▫️Safety precautions during ship’s operations ▫️ Lifeboat equipment ▫️ Dangerous works types / Basic definitions of Risk assessment ▫️ Navigational and GMDSS equipment Do you have something to add?

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Dear all, Just a thought! We seafarers know that collectively we have a very humongous and awsome quality and quantity of real life experiences residing within us! Can we not share these experiences of solutions we found to the problems, we encountered during sailing days, in the open knowledge bank , where these would be available to all those sailing sea fareres as well as cadets from various training institutes ? Even the present officers sailing can contribute to the building of this knowledge bank! We can make case studies of the situations and store these in the knowledge bank with search engine,where any registered user can access and find quick solution! The training institute could also use and discuss these practical case studies as lessons for the benefit of presea and post sea students ! Subjects could be any, including, problems in class and statutory surveys , machinery , navigation, ISM, , accidents and implementations of new regulations etc May be the Institute of Marine engineers and the company of master mariners can take up this project jointly! Feedback on above is welcome! 😊