November 16, 2025
Stepping onboard any Teekay ship is a learning experience that cannot be taught in any book or manual. It is a full immersion on professionalism, teamwork, and seamanship.
When Voyage Manager, Charles Silva sailed for one voyage onboard Los Angeles Spirit, he didn’t expect a full on learning experience that brought about not just practical knowledge, but instant connection for Charles and everyone onboard.
Hear it from Charles and our Additional Master, Gurkaran Gill themselves!
Charles Silva, Voyage Manager
“I recently had the privilege of sailing onboard the Los Angeles Spirit. It was an incredible opportunity to learn from the fantastic people onboard, from mooring and cargo equipment to engine room, passage planning, stowage and more…
Everyone onboard was exceptionally attentive and eager to share their knowledge, truly enriching my time at sea. Special thanks to Captain Piotr Kuskowski, Chief Engineer Pankaj Kulkarni, Additional Master Gurkaran Gill, Second Officer Ji Chong, First Assistant Engineer Kushank Agarwal, and everyone onboard for taking the time to show me around and share their experience.
It was truly an amazing experience. The crew demonstrated a masterclass in professionalism, teamwork, and seamanship. Their passion for what they do is inspiring and a true embodiment of the Teekay SPIRIT”
Additional Master Gurkaran Gill
“We had the privilege to be in the August company of none other than our Voyage Manager Charles Silva who sailed with us on Los Angeles Spirit for a voyage. We earnestly shared knowledge from each other, diving into the nitty gritty of chartering, broking, freight trading, and the challenges faced by vessels.
Work aside, we as a team connected on an elemental level with Charles. In hindsight, I’m sure he would make a superb seafarer.
You are welcome on board anytime, Charles!”
See some images of Charles’ experience onboard
