Maritime Adventures: From Five Ships to Global Perspective
"See the world and become a man," they said.
At 18, I took them literally.
First Voyage
Antwerp to Saint-Denis, Réunion. Around the Cape of Good Hope. The ocean became my classroom—teaching lessons invaluable in every venture that followed.
Australian Maritime College Training
Rigorous training in Tasmania - from bridge simulation to safety operations, building the skills needed for maritime leadership
Maritime Education & Training
AMC Bridge Simulator - Learning navigation and ship handling in controlled conditions
AMC Graduation Day - Completing Second Mate's license with distinctions, February 2000
AMC Man Overboard operations - Critical safety training for maritime emergencies
AMC with the Head of Courses - Academic mentorship and maritime education excellence
Global Experience
Six deployments. Five ships. Most continents.
My longest deployment: 24 months. Visited dozens of countries. Learned to navigate both literal and figurative storms.
Ship Life and Operations
Daily life aboard cargo vessels - from bridge operations to deck work, the reality of months at sea
Ship Life & Operations
Lisboa, with my Ship in the Passenger Ship berth - International ports and global operations
On the Bow of my 1st Ship - Early days at sea, learning the ropes
On the Starboard Anchor of MV Ar Rabbu - Hands-on deck operations and seamanship
Standing on the Bridge Deck near the Funnel - Command and navigation responsibilities
View from my Cabin, my 1st Ship - Home away from home for months at sea
Australian Maritime College
Tasmania, 1999-2000. Studied for my Second Mate's license. Graduated with distinctions as the new millennium dawned.
The rigorous training—navigation, cargo handling, maritime operations—would later inform my systematic approach to business.
Professional Career
Served as officer with Fleet Management & KC Maritime:
By my final voyage, I knew: I wanted to build something of my own.
International Voyages
From Montreal to Lisboa - the international experiences and maritime traditions that shaped my global perspective
International Voyages
In Montreal, with other Cadets and welder - International crew collaboration and port experiences
Tall Ships Race Lisboa, the final stop - Maritime traditions and international sailing events
Lessons from the Sea
Navigation requires both technical precision and intuitive understanding. Whether plotting a course across the Indian Ocean or architecting a business strategy, the principles remain:
Understand your environment. Plan meticulously. Adapt when conditions change.
These lessons proved invaluable when developing Golmaal's sizing algorithm or designing MyOrbit's AI architecture—both requiring the same blend of technical skill and human intuition I learned at sea.
The ocean taught me discipline, global perspective, and systematic thinking—all essential for building businesses that serve humans authentically.