Objective
To induce Shipping/Maritime companies in utilizing my knowledge and expertise in Maritime Transportation Management for Maximum profit and growth.
Experience
International Transportation Services 2004- 2007 Long Beach, California
“ITS” CY Marine Superintendent.
Kerr Norton Marine (NLI) 1997 – 2004 Long Beach, California
Operations Manager
Dubai Ports World (DPW) 1992 – 1996 Dubai, U.A.E
Port Captain
Education
B.A. Degree in Maritime Shipping and Transport Management. London, England
Certification
Global Logistics Management California
Certified in Ship Finance, Lay Time, Dry/Tanker Chartering Distance Learning.
Containerization of Hazardous Materials for Ocean Transportation World Trade Institute
Skils
PORT TERMINAL OPERATIONS
• Implemented and expedited discharging techniques for containerized cargo vessels, saving shipowners/charterers more than $11,750,000 annually.
• Directed and supervised stevedore and ILWU longshoreman personnel compliance with safely handling procedures, preventing over $25.5 million in cargo damage, shortage and personal injury claims.
• Coordinated and planned even distribution of cargoes stowage within vessels' holds at loading ports, resulting in quick and safe dispatch at ports of discharge.
• Developed terminal operation manual, reducing field training 50 percent and increasing stevedore productivity.
• Advised Owners and Masters on how to comply with foreign ports arrival regulations, avoiding collisions and fines exceeding over $15,500,000 annually
• Dispatched vessels within stipulated lay days, rewarding charterers over $13,950,000 annually.
• Developed alternative routes for vessels' bunkering/re-bunkering on both outward and homeward voyages, saving carriers nearly 35 percent in bunkering costs.
• Executed timely tendering of "notice of readiness" to parties involved upon vessels' arrival, ensuring quick commencement of lay time.
• Renegotiated stevedoring elements of major freight contract as per charter party, saving receiver approximately $1,330,000.
Extensive and diversified experience in major aspects of maritime shipping and logistics management, including port terminal operations, tramp ship operations and containers intermodalism. Excellent maritime marketing skills with track record of managing international logistics development. Highly disciplined, self-motivated individual who can drive initiatives through to completion while exhibiting strong leadership qualities. Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written skills with PC proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and the Internet