About Me
My Date of Birth is 11 Feb 1959. I am settled in Mumbai India.
I am married with 2 teenager kids.
Presently I am working as trainer ( faculty) in Samundra institute of maritime studies Mumbai India.
My Awards & Certifications
I passed out my Master's licence in 1989 from Mumbai .
I did my pre sea course in TS Rajendra in 1978 - 1979 batch.
I passed graduation ( Bachalor of Arts) in 1986
Diploma in shipping management in 2005 from Narotam morarjee institute of shipping management.
My Experience
I joined T.S.Rajendra in 1978. I did my apprenticeship with SCI. Sailing experience is 23 years out of which sailing as a master (Captain) is 10 years. I have sailed in Oil and chemical tankers for most of the time; however as a junior officer I have sailed on other types of vessels.
From 2004 I am in training department.
Writing is my hobby. So far I have contributed articles on Tankers, which were published in various magazines.
My Latest Articles
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Winter Storms at Sea - Why So Unpredictable?
During the winter months in higher latitudes, storms are created. The weather can change abruptly from cold and sunny to warm and raining. All this is brought about due to air-mass movement.Published on August 10, 2010 to Marine Engineering
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The Art & Science Of Ship Berthing
Securing a huge ship at the port is not about simply bringing it alongside, but is a complicated procedure known as berthing. Learn about this procedure and its details herePublished on August 31, 2009 to Marine Engineering
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