From Welding Shop to Merchant Navy Fitter: Gautam’s Journey

From Welding Shop to Merchant Navy Fitter: Gautam’s Journey

Introduction Sometimes, one small meeting can change your entire life. This is the real story of Gautam, a hardworking boy from a small village named Nar in Mathura, whose life turned from welding in a roadside shop to working proudly on a giant oil tanker in the Merchant Navy. Life Before the Sea Gautam was like many youngsters from Indian villages—skilled, honest, and hardworking but unaware of the big world outside. He worked at a local welding shop, earning less than ₹100 a day. His job was tiring, full of heat and smoke, but he never gave up. “Bas zindagi chal rahi thi, sapne…

Merchant Navy Career Path in 2025: Courses, Ranks & Salary Explained

Merchant Navy Career Path in 2025: Courses, Ranks & Salary Explained

Guide Top High Paying Careers in Merchant Navy (Guide till 2025) The Merchant Navy.They mean only sailing ships and engine room trades, right most people think? But in 2025, there are so many new and high-paying jobs to be had in this field. Global trade is rising, new technology is being used on ships — the time is right to do a career in merchant navy now. Read here: This article will assist all — Students or Freshers who are just diving in, or even if you are an experienced seaman to understand the Top 5 Best Paid Merchant Navy Commodities and how you…

Merchant Navy Meets IPL 2025: Cricket & Seafarers Unite

Merchant Navy Meets IPL 2025: Cricket & Seafarers Unite

#IPL 2025 Meets the High Seas: Merchant Navy ships and IPL Cricketers Bapopare *_   Introduction If you think that cricket and Merchant Navy are two different worlds things are quite surprising how much they are alike. So just like in IPL the franchise, every kind of ship in Merchant Navy has its own functions, advantages & disadvantages. It is the season of IPL 2025 so let’s enjoy how different teams look like to these transport merchant ships on a fun mix of sports adventure. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – The Original Bulk Carrier This the consistency, experience and reliability of CSK (channels) the…

The Shocking Meerut Murder of a Merchant Navy Officer: Betrayal, Crime, and Justice Unfolded

The Shocking Meerut Murder of a Merchant Navy Officer: Betrayal, Crime, and Justice Unfolded

# Merchant Navy Officer Murder Case in Meerut – A Shocking Reality Check   Introduction As they say, “The sea is the place of adventure, but the real storms happen at home.” The Meerut murder of a Merchant Navy officer has sent a shockwave not only through the maritime community but also to the public. The gruesome murder of Saurabh Rajput, and the alleged perpetrators being Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, has brought to the limelight important issues of domestic violence in India, extramarital affair crimes, and legal safety for seafarers. This blog is a comprehensive study of the Meerut murder case 2025, covering…

From Circuits to the Sea – The Inspiring Journey of Electrical Officer Suresh

From Circuits to the Sea – The Inspiring Journey of Electrical Officer Suresh

“Zindagi mein mauke chhupay hote hain, bas dekhne wali nazar honi chahiye!” – This is the story of Suresh, a hardworking young man from Kerala who turned his passion for electrical work into a successful career in the Merchant Navy. A Childhood Spark – Inspired by His Father Born and raised in a simple family in Kerala, Suresh’s father worked in the electrical department of a government office. As a child, Suresh often watched his father fix wiring, repair circuits, and talk about how electricity powered the world. His curiosity turned into passion, and he knew early on that he wanted to make a…

From Toll Plaza to the High Seas – The Inspiring Journey of Oiler Pawan Singh

From Toll Plaza to the High Seas – The Inspiring Journey of Oiler Pawan Singh

From Toll Plaza to the High Seas – The Inspiring Journey of Oiler Pawan Singh “Mehnat aur lagan se koi bhi sapna sach ho sakta hai!” – This is the story of Pawan Singh, a small-town boy from Himachal Pradesh who, despite financial struggles and language barriers, made his way into the Merchant Navy and secured a stable future for himself. A Simple Beginning with Big Struggles Pawan Singh was born into a poor family in a small village in Himachal Pradesh. His father was a farmer, and his mother a homemaker. Due to financial issues, he couldn’t study beyond Class 10th. With no career…

Manish Kumar: From Jobless to Merchant Navy Captain | Inspiring Journey

Manish Kumar: From Jobless to Merchant Navy Captain | Inspiring Journey

MANISH KUMAR: FROM JOBLESS DREAMS TO CAPTAIN OF THE SEAS A Boy with Big Dreams Namaste doston! Welcome to my Merchant Navy blogging website. Today, I’m sharing the masala-filled success story of Manish Kumar, a 48-year-old Captain who started with nothing but a spark in his heart. Born in a middle-class family in Haryana, Manish ka life was full of twists—like a Bollywood movie! Ghar mein paisa tight tha, aur job ki talaash mein dhakke khane pade. But today, he’s a big name in the Merchant Navy, commanding ships across the world. Yeh hai ek dilchasp kahani, from a small village to ruling the…

Satish Kaushik- From Bihar to the World’s Biggest Ships: A Story of Passion & Perseverance

Satish Kaushik- From Bihar to the World’s Biggest Ships: A Story of Passion & Perseverance

“Sapne bade dekho, mehnat lagan se karo, safalta zaroor milegi!”This is the story of Chief Engineer Satish Khusik, a man who started from scratch and rose to the top ranks of the merchant navy through sheer hard work and determination. A Middle-Class Boy with Big Dreams Satish Khusik was born in a simple middle-class family in Bihar. His father was a government employee, and his mother managed the household. Like many boys from small towns, he dreamed of a stable government job. But deep inside, he had a different passion—the sea, the giant ships, and the idea of traveling the world. After completing Class…

The Year of Struggles – 2010

The Year of Struggles – 2010

How I Got Admission in Marine Engineering After Not Qualifying for IIT, AIEEE, and UPTU Hello, friends! Welcome to The Sailor Log. Today, I want to share my journey of how I became a marine engineer after failing to qualify for IIT, AIEEE, and UPTU in 2010. If you are also struggling with career choices, I hope my story gives you some motivation. The Year of Struggles – 2010 Like many Indian students, I dreamt of cracking IIT and getting into a top engineering college. I prepared for IIT-JEE, AIEEE, and UPTU with full dedication. But when the results came, I didn’t qualify in…