A brief start in Latvia
Aleksejs Halavins grew up in Riga, close to busy docks and wide water. After high school, he entered the Latvian Maritime Academy, earning a diploma as an engineer-navigator. Those early studies focused on ship systems, safety rules, and teamwork, giving him the solid base he needed. Once qualified, he joined tankers as a trainee, rising through the ranks to senior deck roles. Years on board
