Our Origin Story

KDnavigators founder Deonarayan Kumar with students

KDnavigators began when our founder, Deonarayan Kumar, noticed a concerning pattern during his two decades(20+ years) in global shipping: highly skilled Indian engineers and fitters were being underpaid, exploited by middlemen, or stuck in jobs far below their potential.

"Our youth aren't lazy or unskilled — they're under-guided. We exist to change that."

Today, we bridge this gap by transforming raw potential into global-ready professionals through certified training, honest mentorship, and direct placement into high-paying international shipping jobs.

Who We Help

We proudly serve candidates from across India, with special focus on underserved regions and those without traditional career networks:

B.Tech Graduates

Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil fields

Diploma Holders

Engineering or vocational streams

10+2 PCM Students

Aspiring for marine cadets and fitter careers

Underserved Regions

Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh

Our Impact

KDnavigators students working on international ships
250+

Candidates Trained

150+

Internationally Placed

1000+

Lives Impacted

We've transformed careers from ₹12,000/month labour jobs to ₹2+ lakh/month maritime careers. Our candidates now work with respected global firms like MSC.

"Before KDnavigators, I was repairing bikes for ₹300/day. Today I earn ₹2.4L/month as a marine fitter in Europe." — Ramesh K., Patna

Deonarayan Kumar, Founder of KDnavigators
Every time I see a student from a small town speak English for the first time... Board a ship for the first time... Call home and say 'I made it' — that's what KDnavigators is really about.
— Deonarayan Kumar, Founder & Director

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To build a future where every skilled Indian gets fair, global employment — regardless of background, location, or privilege.

Our Mission

Place 10,000+ candidates into high-paying, dignified international shipping careers by 2030 through world-class training and ethical placements.

Ready to Navigate Your Career?

Your career doesn't end with a degree. With KDnavigators, it begins with global ambition.