I started sailing at 20. Over the years, I've served on chemical tankers, bulk carriers, ro-ro vessels, and container ships. Each vessel taught me something different about cargo operations.
What made my path different was standing watch in both the bridge and the engine room. Most seafarers pick one department. I wanted to understand the whole vessel.
Later, I came ashore. I joined the planning and operations offices of top 5 global container carriers. There, I learned how major lines handle stowage planning, voyage optimization, and fleet performance at scale.
The industry has changed. With CII regulations and decarbonization targets, optimization is no longer optional. It's a priority. Big carriers adapted fast. They have full teams, BAPLIE automation, advanced loadicators. Feeder operators and small fleets? Often just a chief officer with a spreadsheet and 4 hours before departure.
Planner on Duty exists because of that gap. Professional stowage planning for operators who need carrier-grade quality without the carrier-sized budget.
Fifteen years of experience, from engine room to bridge to shore office.