Testimonials

The course was highly beneficial and provided practical insights into commercial shipping operations. Topics such as TCE calculations, post-fixture operations, and other real-world commercial aspects were explained clearly and were directly relevant to day-to-day operations.

A special thanks to Smita Chauhan for her excellent planning and coordination throughout the programme. She put in tremendous effort in organising the faculty, managing the schedule seamlessly, and ensuring participants were regularly updated. Her dedication and proactive approach played a significant role in making the course well-organised, engaging, and a valuable learning experience.

I also appreciate the efforts of Sea & Beyond in creating a strong bridge between maritime professionals and shore-based career opportunities. Their focus goes beyond training, with guidance and support for professionals looking to transition into commercial shipping and explore suitable career opportunities in the maritime industry. This makes the overall learning experience even more valuable for participants who are looking to build or advance their shore-based careers.

Capt. Sneden Gonsalves
Fleet Operations

It was a great experience with the Commercial Shipping Course by Sea and Beyond. Thanks to Capt Gaurav rana for creating and designing this curriculum. The course was highly informative, practical, and provided valuable insights into the commercial side of shipping, especially chartering and ship operations.

The content was explained in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, with practical industry examples that helped connect the concepts with real-world shipping operations. It was particularly useful for someone looking to transition from the sea to a shore-based commercial shipping role.

I would also like to appreciate Smita Chauhan and team for organising and coordinating the entire course so effectively. Her prompt communication and seamless management made the overall learning experience smooth and well-structured.

Overall, a very knowledgeable and worthwhile course. I would definitely recommend Sea and Beyond to seafarers and shipping professionals who want to build a strong understanding of commercial shipping.

A special mention to Amit Oza Sir, whose excellent knowledge and industry experience made the sessions extremely valuable. His practical approach, clear explanations, and real-life examples made even complex commercial shipping concepts easy to understand. His guidance and willingness to share his experience were truly appreciated. Thank you, Sir, for making the learning experience so insightful and engaging.

Pankaj Roy
Chief officer
 

Completing the Commercial Shipping Programme at Sea and Beyond has been a truly rewarding experience. Coming from a seafaring background, I wanted to develop a deeper understanding of the commercial side of the maritime industry, and this course exceeded my expectations.

The curriculum was comprehensive, well-structured, and covered every major aspect of commercial shipping, including chartering, freight markets, sale and purchase, post-fixture operations, shipping finance, maritime law, and market analysis. The course helped me understand not only the theory but also how commercial decisions are made and implemented in the real world.

One of the highlights of the programme was the faculty. The trainers brought years of industry experience and shared practical insights, real-life case studies, and current market perspectives, making every session engaging and highly relevant. Their ability to connect theoretical concepts with actual commercial shipping practices made the learning experience extremely valuable.

As a serving Deck Officer, this programme has broadened my perspective beyond shipboard operations and helped me appreciate how technical and commercial functions work together in the shipping industry. It has strengthened my analytical thinking and given me the confidence to pursue opportunities in commercial shipping ashore.

I sincerely thank the entire Sea and Beyond team for their dedication, professionalism, and continuous support throughout the course. I would highly recommend this programme to maritime professionals who wish to build a strong foundation in commercial shipping and prepare themselves for a successful transition into shore-based maritime careers.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Ms. Smita Chauhan for her constant support and guidance throughout the course. She was always approachable, responsive, and willing to help whenever I had any questions or concerns. Her encouragement and smooth coordination made the entire learning journey much more comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you, Ms. Smita Chauhan for your professionalism and continuous support—I truly appreciate it.

Regards,
Rohan Surve 
3rd Officer

A heartfelt thank you to Sea & Beyond, the entire team, and Ms. Smita for their constant support and guidance throughout the course. Your prompt assistance whenever we faced challenges made the learning experience smooth and truly enjoyable.
As a Master Mariner with years of experience at sea, I found this course on commercial shipping to be very valuable. It bridges the gap between shipboard operations and the commercial, legal, and chartering aspects of the maritime industry.
The curriculum offers practical, real-world insights into charterparty agreements, laytime/demurrage, and global shipping economics. Even with a strong command background, this program provided me with fresh perspective and understanding of the commercial side of shipping.
A heartfelt thank you to Sea & Beyond, the entire team, and Ms. Smita for their constant support and guidance throughout the course. Your prompt assistance whenever we faced challenges made the learning experience smooth and truly enjoyable.
I highly recommend this course to fellow mariners and maritime professionals looking to further their commercial expertise and advance their careers onshore or in senior management

Capt. Kiran Dantu

This course has provided me with a strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of the commercial shipping industry. What I particularly appreciated was that the curriculum extended far beyond commercial shipping aspects and covered a wide range of related topics.

The knowledge and insights gained from this course have added significant value to my professional development. The training was conducted by highly experienced industry professionals who not only delivered the theoretical concepts effectively but also shared real-life cases and practical experiences from their careers. These examples helped us better understand the challenges, risks, and realities of the shipping industry and provided valuable perspectives on how situations are handled in practice.

I would like to thank Sea and Beyond for organizing such a valuable course, and extend my sincere appreciation to A special thanks to Ms. Smita for her constant support and prompt assistance in resolving every issue we faced during and even after the classes. Her dedication, along with the excellent support provided by her, ensured a smooth and enriching learning experience throughout the program. We truly appreciate her commitment and guidance.

Overall, this course has been an excellent learning experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the shipping and maritime industry.

Regards,
Mubin Parker
Vessel Planner and Operator

Sea & Beyond is doing an exceptional work in supporting the seafaring community. I am deeply grateful to Capt. Gaurav for his mentorship, and Mrs. Smita for overwhelming support throughout, and all team members, faculty for their incredible dedication and guidance.
​They go above and beyond to help seafarers seamlessly transition between sea and shore roles by offering targeted, individual-choice training for career growth and opening doors to the right industry networks. Their commitment to empowering maritime professionals is truly commendable. If you are serious about shaping your career trajectory, SeaAndBeyond is the best partner you can have! 

Hello My name is Mandeep Singh Kang, former 2nd mate, I know I am a bit late yeah for this as been a few weeks now since my application was a success, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the entire Sea and Beyond team, and especially to my best support assistant, DISHA with my application for abroad studies in the UK. Her guidance throughout my application process was truly remarkable. Disha you truly supported me at every step, despite of so many challenges I faced with my application and you know how difficult it was at time however you handled every challenge with patience, and responded promptly whenever I needed help and guidance. Disha, your dedication, professionalism, and consistent support made this journey smooth and stress‑free. I am genuinely thankful for everything you have done throughout the application process. I look forward to staying connected with you and Sea and Beyond, and tbh I will be more then happy to reach out for any future guidance or to provide references whenever needed. Thank you so much DISHA. Wish you all the best, I find you as a great support of all time.

I wanted to express my gratitude for the exceptional support provided by Shruti from Sea and Beyond throughout my job search. Her timely updates, regular check-ins, and personalized approach made all the difference. She went beyond just matching me with opportunities, taking a genuine interest in my career goals and providing valuable insights on the companies she works with. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a recruitment partner who truly cares.

Dear Sea and Beyond Team,

Thank you for your guidance and support throughout my journey in selecting the right postgraduate program. I truly appreciate your assistance, and thanks to your efforts, I was also able to secure a discount on the course fees.Keep up the great work, and continue inspiring and guiding maritime professionals.

Warm regards,
Earl Dsouza

Hello, I am Supriyo Bhattacharjee. Recently I got selected as Research Associate for a leading University ahmadabad. I would like to give thanks to the entire team of Sea and Beyond for making the recruitment process smooth, as my profile got selected through this platform. From the day of contact till joining I didn't faced any kind of issues related to the same as they made communication very easy between the Employer and the employee in terms of regular follow ups and when ever I faced some issues they addressed me at the earliest as well. I would like to give special thanks to Ms Sakshi who made all the things on the behalf of the entire team. All the very best to Sakshi and the entire team of Sea and Beyond for the future endeavours, also I need the best wishes from your side so that I can work efficiently and can become an asset for the team in coming days.

Have a nice day to all!!