Tell us about your working experience at Essar.
I enjoy my job and feel that shipping is in my blood. When we own the job and are responsible for the completion of work, we enjoy and at the same time we are satisfied. I like to work on deadlines and in shipping, it’s now or never.. so when we work we have to take a call and finish the target.
What inspired you to join the maritime sector?
There are few women in the maritime sector. We can hand count the number of women in this sector. This challenged me to join the Maritime Sector and inspire others to do so.
What do you like the most about your job?
The best part of my job is the ability to work independently (trust from employers) and also the people I worked with. It’s great to work with people that care about their company and do a good job. It’s hard to find such work environment today as many people don’t regard simple professional values such as honesty and integrity. I enjoy the sincere appreciation I receive from not only my boss, but also the people I work with.
I also firmly believe that heartfelt “thanks” goes a long way to improving employees’ attitude and productivity. I’ m good at my job and feel positive about my contribution to the business at the highest level.
What is the most challenging part?
Some challenges are related to Charterers (finding suitable vessel) or Ship-owners (searching for lower freights). There is this constant need for
- Being in tune with or ahead of the market.
- Monitoring current market & trends.
- Developing a strategy best suited for the market conditions
What is your message for career seekers in the maritime sector?
Have patience and work with integrity and loyalty. As these are the ONLY values that matter.
Nisha Jotwani,
Container Operations, Essar
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