We as seafarers always dream to achieve higher goals in our lives. Our career path is full of preparations for higher responsibilities and achieving them as fast as possible. Hierarchy of various stages of examinations not only makes our life most active but also generates will to achieve bigger goals.

While fast promotions are everyone's desire, but then one needs to understand the higher position also requires higher responsibilities. The responsibilities are better delivered with better knowledge and more experience. Thus one need to balance and consolidate his career path in each stage of his career before moving up the ladder.

Some of us at some stage of our seafaring lives desire to start a business venture. The stories carry a mixed bag of successful and unsuccessful seafarers in their business ventures. Seafarers are supposed to be entrepreneurs by default. As the businessman deals with risks, same goes with a seafarer.

The business related to the sea are best run by seafarers. So the opportunities are there. One need to understand that since market is limited, your share value in the competition needs evaluation before jumping into the entrepreneur world.

One success story of Capt. Bajwa is presented before you. Capt. Bajwa started his career with Barber ship Management with a will to achieve higher goals in his life. He obtained all his certificates in time and experience to move each stage of his career and achieved the position of Master, the highest rank on board a ship. He did not stop dreaming and craved to achieve something bigger and that prompted him to start his own venture.

He is now successfully heading the Manning Operations of Vessels for Dole Fresh Fruit International Ltd.

Read on and take some clues for your guidance.

Meanwhile, enjoy your vacations.

Wishing your family and you a very happy and prosperous Diwali,

Durgpal S. Solanki
CEO, durgpal at jobships.com