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Get your Neo1 here: https://neosapien.ai/shop?utm_source=dostcast&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=dostcast_podcast&utm_content=video_descriptionFull episode summary powered by Neosapien: https://dostcast.notion.site/Marine-Engineer-Harshal-Singh-Episode-Notes-3d536616963e80d29db4f7552240056f?source=copy_link==========================================================Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk==========================================================Harshal Singh is a marine engineer who has spent most of his career on oil tankers. He emailed us from inside a war zone: stuck on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz while Iran blockaded it and traded fire with American forces, watching ships around him get hit by drones and missiles. One technical fault delayed his vessel by a day, and the ship that took his slot in the queue was struck by a missile the next morning. He lived the geopolitics most people only scroll past. He tells it with no drama and no myth-making about life at sea.In this episode, Vinamre and Harshal discuss:The Strait of Hormuz blockade from inside — Iran vs American forces, drone/missile-hit ships, and the delay that saved his shipShip-to-ship oil transfers, Sinokor tankers, and how Venezuela, Qatar and the VLCC trade move the world's crudeSeafarers abandoned at sea — unpaid wages, weak unions, and what happens when a shipping company walks awaySailor life nobody sees — Starlink at sea, onboard habits, food, and how it keeps the world's shelves stockedEvery kind of ship — cruise liners, bulk/car/livestock carriers, ULCCs, freak waves, and naval architects who design for themWhy he left an advertising degree for the sea — the best ports he's seen, and crew friendshipsWhat's next after years at sea, plus Vinamre's Japan trip and how travel changes worldviewFollow Harshal Singh on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.sea.to.shore/Timestamps:00:00:00 – Coming Up00:01:24 – Strait of Hormuz blockade00:02:31 – Iran America war explained00:05:42 – Missile hits next ship00:06:55 – Somali pirates hijacking ships00:08:59 – Pirate ransom and escorts00:13:25 – One month Hormuz posting00:22:59 – Ship to ship transfer00:24:58 – Daily drone attacks at sea00:31:12 – Sailor salary and pay00:33:10 – Sinokor tanker company explained00:34:23 – Venezuela oil and sanctions00:38:37 – Qatar and Gulf power00:42:24 – Drone jammers and defences00:50:04 – Sailors left to die00:55:31 – Sailor life and food00:57:23 – Starlink drinking and smoking00:59:44 – Why he became a sailor01:01:01 – Most beautiful ports visited01:03:13 – Cruise ships explained01:05:31 – Bulk car and cattle carriers01:08:04 – Freak waves and naval architects01:11:53 – Friendships and stability at sea01:14:00 – Learning cultures at sea01:19:24 – Whats next and Japan ====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]