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Asif Uddin Shaikh
Sep 2026 • linkedin
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A non-seafarer rejecting an experienced deck officer over a generic checkbox is peak marine recruitment today. 🤦♂️🚢 Here is the reality of my recent application: I completed my entire cadetship on Car Carriers. I served 10 months as a 3rd Officer on Car Carriers. Then I sailed as a 2nd Officer on Bulk Carriers. When I applied to step back onto car carriers as a 2nd Mate, the crewing recruiter turned me down instantly. The reason? "No 2nd Officer experience on Car Carriers." Did car carriers suddenly start loadin…
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