tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post8965429188228295279..comments2024-02-23T00:46:53.433-08:00Comments on The Virtual Shipbroker: Why ShipbrokingThe Virtual Shipbrokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-85519126750223627202014-12-08T04:24:57.512-08:002014-12-08T04:24:57.512-08:00My name is David from New Orleans. I need some bru...My name is David from New Orleans. I need some brutally honest advice on becoming a ship broker. I started sailing on ships when I was 18. Became a ship pilot on the Miss. river(1993-2006), 200 Ton Captain on offshore supply and crew boats and I now am a ship agent in New Orleans, dealing with tankers. I am 46. My question is, do the big ship broker firms want to start training someone in my age Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912296609255493579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-38769426189676228302013-11-05T00:47:05.062-08:002013-11-05T00:47:05.062-08:00Hi VS,
Been reading your blog for a couple of day...Hi VS,<br /><br />Been reading your blog for a couple of days and you sound insightful. Being a chief officer in the merchant navy, i have a 17 yrs sailing exp. im 34 yrs now and am interested in getting into something else. Since i have been sailing only on container ships i would like to know what job prospects i can look forward to in chartering and Brokering. Will i have to join also as a Parikshietnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-21928518455718092172013-06-05T21:59:09.028-07:002013-06-05T21:59:09.028-07:00Hello,
I am currently pursuing MICS in ICS London...Hello,<br /> I am currently pursuing MICS in ICS London. Is it good?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-59440355085665381452012-11-08T21:14:59.921-08:002012-11-08T21:14:59.921-08:00Sorry but no phone number, no skype because im ano...Sorry but no phone number, no skype because im anonymous! and yes i have recieved your email and reply to you soon. I admire your enthusiasm<br />The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-53692149045001870602012-11-08T21:13:57.041-08:002012-11-08T21:13:57.041-08:00In todays terrible market - times are tough for ne...In todays terrible market - times are tough for newbies - mostly because oldies are stressed and agitated. But yes its no job for the faint hearted. Thats why the rewards are very high.The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-73924467789839157102012-11-08T16:07:06.177-08:002012-11-08T16:07:06.177-08:00Hello I want to learn from you,
I bought 2 books ...Hello I want to learn from you, <br />I bought 2 books from you and still need to learn more, Would you send me your phone number? email address? skype account? or check your email as I have sent you a message at your email box, Please check and reply me... <br /><br />Regards,<br />AhmedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-76649485100200656552012-11-04T20:11:53.720-08:002012-11-04T20:11:53.720-08:00Hi
I am a Economics and Business student in my se...Hi <br />I am a Economics and Business student in my second year of study at university in the UK. I was just wondering what the best course of action would be for me now if i was to commit to becoming a shipbroker, what would the best skills that i could get to make my CV stand out and what is the best experience i could get to prepare me? is the fact that i do not do a maritime related degree Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-17045902207970134702012-10-30T06:15:26.532-07:002012-10-30T06:15:26.532-07:00because not everyone can make it, even the ones th...because not everyone can make it, even the ones that think they can..you have to be incredibly thick skinned...incredibly..one thing, you may sign up for it but when your screamed at shouted at and sworn at, however it makes you feel you cant give in...no tears as they say and trust me its easier said than doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-37679210848760323422012-09-30T05:06:35.105-07:002012-09-30T05:06:35.105-07:00hello VS,
I have marine background, sailing as T...hello VS,<br /><br /> I have marine background, sailing as Third Officer in FG vessels. I want to switch over my career in shore jobs specially building my career in ship chartering or broking. I have graduation in b.sc nautical science from india. Planning to register myself For ICS exams from this months. Please suggest me about career and job prospects for near future as ship charterer or atulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222560043371386425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-24456272536308032302012-06-14T05:09:29.892-07:002012-06-14T05:09:29.892-07:00Thank you VS for your prompt and encourageing resp...Thank you VS for your prompt and encourageing response.<br /><br />I keep motoring on.... The mentoring you offer through your course and support through your books may have to be the structure I have been looking for.<br /><br />Just mulling it over before making a decision.<br /><br />RJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-68609278610090112422012-06-14T00:22:03.060-07:002012-06-14T00:22:03.060-07:00Informative and very captivating blog....
40 year...Informative and very captivating blog....<br /><br />40 years of age and finally, I have managed to get into shipbroking. 25 interviews in 2 and a half months, I have now joined one of the largest brokerages out there (3 months in).<br /><br />I was originally looking at getting into snp and have ended up on the dry cargo, supramax desk...(foot in the door).<br /><br />With over 20 years in salesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-70960858917988946762012-01-21T14:40:05.595-08:002012-01-21T14:40:05.595-08:00Hi and thanks for stopping in..
They are both equ...Hi and thanks for stopping in..<br /><br />They are both equally important...no real difference..The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-28823400819362097942012-01-21T04:18:59.945-08:002012-01-21T04:18:59.945-08:00hi and congratulations for how simply your blog ex...hi and congratulations for how simply your blog explains thing and shipbroking. what i would like to ask is if the ICS professional qualification is more preferable than an MSc in shipping as far as the needs of the market for executives are concerned <br /> <br />thank you in advance,<br />vfvldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00393821656777274078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-31207721935942242852011-05-08T07:20:19.763-07:002011-05-08T07:20:19.763-07:00hi, i have been a chemical/cpp broker and im start...hi, i have been a chemical/cpp broker and im starting my own shop. could you guide me where i can find proforma CP of Asbatankvoy. FYI i have put my first vsl on subs (on my own venture!). Subs should not be a prob but need the Asbatankvoy CP. would highly appreciate if your assistance.<br /><br />cheers<br />MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-28823090344880614022011-01-26T00:38:54.124-08:002011-01-26T00:38:54.124-08:00Yes its me slash - sorry that im posting as anonym...Yes its me slash - sorry that im posting as anonymous. My laptop is getting fixed and I am on a rented one and for somereason wont allow me to enter blogspot and post without being anonymous. Reminder I can moderate this blog so I would never let anyone reply using my name<br /><br />cheers<br />VSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-49174369391898527332011-01-26T00:00:22.814-08:002011-01-26T00:00:22.814-08:00why is vs posting with the anonymous name????why is vs posting with the anonymous name????Adil_freesoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908920822161070921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-3233284410190002602011-01-19T23:29:50.515-08:002011-01-19T23:29:50.515-08:00Slash - sounds like you are licking goals. You hav...Slash - sounds like you are licking goals. You have all you need to be a top chartering / broker. If you wanna get into managment an MBA would be great. Not many shipping ceos have MBA's. Many have no degree at all but this is changing fast. Bottom line is this. You can make millions with what yu already have just by being a great broker and great trader. You can hoever move up into CEO levelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-47000212807680065362011-01-16T20:20:12.960-08:002011-01-16T20:20:12.960-08:00Hi VS,
I am wondering in the line of shipbroking,...Hi VS,<br /><br />I am wondering in the line of shipbroking, whether there is any discrimination against females? <br /><br />You see, I'm interested in this line, but I've heard that companies often preferred males due to the need for shipbrokers to engage in "entertainment"..<br /><br />Is this true? And if it is, may I know what sort of entertainment is in store usually?<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-35178698890428286252011-01-13T03:44:25.792-08:002011-01-13T03:44:25.792-08:00I REALLY LIKE UR BLOG.I DID MBA IN DEC 2008,GOT IN...I REALLY LIKE UR BLOG.I DID MBA IN DEC 2008,GOT INTO DRY CARGO CHARTERING BCZ NOT MANY JOBS FOR BUSINESS GRADUATES WERE AVAILABLE.I M WORKING IN AN OPERATOR HOUSE FOR 20 MONTHS NOW AND HAVE MANAGED TO DO 6 FIXTURES IN THIS PERIOD,M GOING TO APPEAR IN THE UPCOMING ICS EXAM JUST TO GAIN BETTER KNOWLEDGE OF OVERALL SHIPPING.CAN THIS MBA DEGREE + WORK EXPERIENCE + ICS HELP ME GROW IN THE FIELD????IF Adil_freesoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908920822161070921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-88445697393640777262010-12-25T01:47:02.026-08:002010-12-25T01:47:02.026-08:00i'm a recruiter focused on maritime sector and...i'm a recruiter focused on maritime sector and ship brokers and charterers are who i deal with, alongside freight traders and oil traders. <br /><br />one question i have is that if i'm looking into joining the industry myself, what's the best way to go about it? there's the dry cargo, offshore, chem oil etc. <br /><br />keep up with the blog, i googled and chanced upon it. are hotrockstarchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221813563393119779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-30044432789889142382010-11-09T19:54:18.440-08:002010-11-09T19:54:18.440-08:00Hi
Thanks for the post. You could be a little ol...Hi <br /><br />Thanks for the post. You could be a little old to get into shipbroking especially with no maritime background. <br /><br />An MBA in shipping is great but will suit you more in a management role rather than broking and trading whose trainees tend to be in their early 20's and willing to accept low pay early on. <br /><br />Sorry - wish I could offer some better advice.<br /><brThe Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-12157788408698070622010-10-21T06:25:09.967-07:002010-10-21T06:25:09.967-07:00Hi VS
I am currently an officer in the british ar...Hi VS<br /><br />I am currently an officer in the british army but will be leaving in early 2012 (This may seem a long way away but I am a big believer in plan early). I am starting to look at new careers and wanted something that was varied, challenging with potential for personal development and international travel. <br /><br />Ship broking seems to fit the bill but i am unsure about my best Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-7932368774344898052010-07-07T07:04:11.372-07:002010-07-07T07:04:11.372-07:00Hi Virtual Shipbroker
I am not going to sound ver...Hi Virtual Shipbroker<br /><br />I am not going to sound very original based on the comments that I read but anyway I'd like to congratulate you on your blog which is very well written and even a bit captivating. I can't really remember how i ended up here but I've stayed much longer that I usually do on such websites. I don't know if it's the casual but insightful way you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-77333904999674023152010-06-28T13:26:26.253-07:002010-06-28T13:26:26.253-07:00dear vs,
i am a graduate of maritme studies in gre...dear vs,<br />i am a graduate of maritme studies in greece.I am a really hard worker and very passionate about shipping but i believe that i lack of communication skills and i am not so much an extroverted personality.do you think tha i could succeed as a shipbroker?? would you recommend a ship operation career rather than a shipbroker? And finally,is a ship operator paid as well as a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-1940704189699529462010-06-16T03:32:22.289-07:002010-06-16T03:32:22.289-07:00Howdy Maanu
Anyone can be a broker. You just nee...Howdy Maanu <br /><br />Anyone can be a broker. You just need some smarts and some energy...You are over qualified if anything. <br /><br />Low supply - good question. The main reason is that the industry is quite secretive. Also it must be said that the Industry is also extremely competative and at time stressful. So I would say that there is a highish attrition rate for junior shipbrokers.<br /The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.com