Seafarers are the backbone of Fleet Management’s success. Through the journeys of three crew members shaped by the Fleet Management Training Institute (FMTI), we explore how continuous learning empowers our teams to meet real-world challenges with confidence, and keep pace with industry developments.
Growing with the Industry
Chief Engineer Adil Bhesaniam, who has been sailing with Fleet Management for over two decades, reflects on his journey with FMTI. From modest in-house courses in 2003 to a pioneering institution offering both in-person and online modules, he has seen first-hand how the learning platform has evolved. He notes that the online facility is a real boon for sailing staff, offering the flexibility they need while keeping them aligned with the latest industry requirements. As a guest lecturer himself, he highlights the strong preparation and facilities that enable meaningful interaction between young and experienced engineers.
Adil said,
“The courses are designed to meet the industry’s needs and keep us updated with new machinery, rules and regulations, which has been invaluable for me and my colleagues,”
Practical Training Onboard
Capt. Hemadri Hasmin Jhaveri echoes these sentiments, sharing his own experience of more than 20 years of courses at FMTI. For him, the practical sessions have always been invaluable, especially when working with equipment such as Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). He speaks of the knowledgeable instructors and the unique simulator training that builds confidence in real-world scenarios, with particular emphasis on safety and emergency response. The support staff, both at the institute and on board, make sure that learning translates into reliable assistance when it matters most. His words underline the impact of training that is both practical and meaningful across a long seafaring career.
Capt. Jhaveri added,
“The simulator scenarios are genuine and relatable and the focus on safety procedures has given me confidence to handle real-world situations.”
Technology and Mentorship
For Second Engineer Kinshuk Bhakta, the influence of training at FMTI is deeply personal. From his first days as a fifth engineer to his current role, he remembers not just the technical lessons but the values that underpin them.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure including simulators, VR laboratories, and engine workshops, he has found both technology and mentorship at his fingertips. What stands out most for him is the robust feedback culture that ensures training reflects real operational challenges faced at sea, making it relevant and immediately useful.
Kinshuk explained,
“Rather than simply informing us, FMTI impresses upon us the values by which the organisation operates, and that has shaped how I work and make decisions onboard.”
These reflections show that that investing in our people offshore means more than technical ability. It is about providing an environment where knowledge, safety, confidence and values ae passed forward from one generation of seafarers to the next. Through FMTI, Fleet Management provide not only skills training but also guidance that strengthens professionalism, adaptability and care. We remain proud to stand beside our crews, empowering them with the tools and confidence to succeed at sea and beyond, knowing that when they grow, we all grow together.
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