Meet the team - Pranay somani

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Pranay somani

Education: B.tech Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Marine engineering

Experience: 3+ Years

Hometown: Rajasthan

What do you like most about your job?
At BainBridge, the thing I like most about my job is the challenges that comes with it. With the challenges I get to learn different things every new day. It feels like everyday is a new day.

What is the one core value which you share with BainBridge Navigation?
The core value that I share with BainBridge is not one but two. They are Integrity and ethics.

What is your role & responsibilities at BainBridge Navigation?
My key role & responsibilities at BBNV are:

  • Handling vessel operations
  • Vessel Performance
  • Day to Day activities on vessel
  • Bunker plannings
  • Stowage plans/ appointing agents

What did you learn while working with BainBridge Navigation?
When I joined organization, I was having sailing experience but no prior work experience in operations department. So, I started my journey of learning with BainBridge and undoubtedly, I have learnt each & everything from BainBridge only. Still, I am learning new things every day. I thank my seniors and colleagues for all the learnings.

Share a fun and interesting story from work?
I don't have any work from home fun story to share. But yes, I know the times we had most fun that was when we all went to Jim Corbett last year. That was a fun weekend for everyone. We partied, we played pool volleyball, we went for animal safari everything was super fun and a small get away from our daily schedule. It was indeed a much-needed break.

How do you spend your weekends?
On weekends I like watching movies or hanging out with my family and friends.

If you can watch one movie, this weekend, what will it be?
One movie that I would watch this weekend would be The Kashmir Files.

Give one word to describe the work culture at BainBridge Navigation?
One word to describe work culture at BainBridge is Friendly. Ever body at BainBridge is very friendly and helpful.

What mantra will you give to a newcomer at BainBridge Navigation?
The mantra that I would give a newcomer is to be good at what you are doing. Be disciplined and punctual.