ENGAGING IN LIFELONG LEARNING

ONGOING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. CAPTAIN VINOD RAJ BALI, TRAINING & SAFETY DIRECTOR, G2 OCEAN, SINGAPORE SHARES HIS INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES...

What inspired you to pursue a career in the maritime industry?

Wanderlust from an early age and a desire to escape from traditional studies initially drew me to the sea. While the former was largely fulfilled, the latter, not so much. I'm still at it!

Could you tell us about your experience as a cadet with SCI? How did it help shape your career?

My time as a cadet is filled with fond memories that are still quite fresh. At the time, my primary goal was to enjoy what I was doing, and in the process, I gained much of the knowledge I rely on even today. This learning extended beyond maritime tasks and encompassed life as a whole. I had the privilege of meeting exceptional shipmates, from Maharaj to Master, who imparted their wisdom in a mostly enjoyable manner. As for shaping my career, I sort of drifted into a maritime career, and I simply continued along that path with the primary objective of enjoying my work.

What were some of the biggest challenges you faced while working on dry General Cargo vessels? How did you overcome them?