Capt. Vijay Fernandez

Today’s conversation is with Capt. Vijay Fernandez, who began his maritime career in 1991 and worked his way up from deck cadet to Master Mariner to shore-based roles in port operations. He talks about tackling demanding exams, studying in Glasgow, and the daily realities of life at sea before modern technology changed the job. Vijay also shares why he chose to leave ships for new challenges ashore and how working with crews remains the best part of the work. We explore how taking charge of career choices and simply enjoying what you do can serve as a life motto worth embracing.