Aniket Desai

Highly motivated Deck Cadet pursuing the Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science (UK Route) with structured training in India and the United Kingdom. Seeking a cadetship with a reputed foreign shipping company to gain practical sea experience, develop professional seamanship, and progress towards becoming a competent Deck Officer of the Watch in accordance with STCW and UK MCA standards.

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Elementary First Aid
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
• Medical Fitness Certificate (DG Shipping / MCA Approved)
• Passport
• Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

Safety Equipment Familiarisation

• familiar with identification, location and basic operation of lifesaving and firefighting equipment on board ships.
• capable of assisting officers during safety checks and routine inspections of safety equipment.

Basic Radar and ECDIS Awareness

• familiar with basic radar functions such as range selection, target observation and collision avoidance principles.
• capable of assisting bridge officers by monitoring ECDIS displays and navigational information under supervision.

Bridge Watchkeeping Assistance 

• capable of assisting the Officer of the Watch during bridge watchkeeping as per COLREGs and company procedures.
• familiar with monitoring vessel position, traffic and weather conditions and reporting observations promptly.

Lookout Duties

• capable of maintaining a proper lookout by sight and hearing in accordance with COLREG requirements.
• familiar with identifying vessels, navigational marks and potential hazards and reporting them to the Officer of the Watch.

Emergency Procedures and Drills

• familiar with shipboard emergency procedures including fire, abandon ship and man overboard situations.
• capable of performing assigned duties during emergency drills as per muster list instructions.

Basic Chart Corrections 

• familiar with basic chart correction procedures using Notices to Mariners under supervision.
• capable of assisting in updating charts and navigational publications to support safe navigation.