Objective
To occupy a senior position in the maritime industry that offers an opportunity to make a powerful contribution to organizational objectives through continuous development of professional skills
Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marine Manager –DPA July 2010-- Present
Working as the marine Manager –DPA for fleet of cargo vessels and oil & Gas tankers. Reporting to the General Manager, the Job scope includes
o Monitoring the Company’s Safety management system and report its performance.
o Carry out safety and environmental audit for fleet vessels and company offices, arrange for Annual Class audits in Office.
o Provide expert advice on marine matters, update on the latest maritime rules & regulations & ensure all marine activities are carried out in a safe and risk free manner.
o Provide adequate shore support for ships, Initiate emergency response as part of the Office Emergency Response team, liaison with external parties.
o Carry out Oil major vettings, Class External audits & other third party audits including Flag State and P & I inspections on board fleet vessels
o Carry out Incident investigations and implement corrective actions including changes to procedures and policies.
Marine Manager -Safety & Operations. July 2005 ---------- June 2010
Reporting directly to the Marine Director at World Tanker Management (Independent Tanker owner ship Company) in Singapore. Responsibilities included.
i) Overseeing the fleet for Safety and performance.
ii) Ensuring that the internal & External ISM & ISPS audits are completed in time.
iii) Update on the latest Maritime rules and regulations, provide expert advise and guidance on marine matters
iv) Arrange for Oil major inspections on board the tanker Vessels.
v) Act as the first point of contact for Vessels in emergencies and initiate shore response.
vi) Prepare and present fleet Safety performance on a quarterly basis.
vii) Liaise with Class and Flag State Authorities on Safety & Marine issues.
viii) Monitor performance & guide the career development of deck offices, ensure vessel’s are manned with experienced, trained & competent staff.
ix) Prepare training presentations, on Safety and Environmental issues for office and ship staff.
MARINE CONSULTANT----------------------------------------------July 2004–June, 05
Worked as a Marine consultant with JCP Marine a leading Consultancy Company in Singapore. Job scope included doing, P&I and H&M surveys, Oil major pre vetting inspections, Management and safety Audits, Damage and Collisions surveys, Conducting ISM safety audits, Designing and conducting training programmes on board tankers, preparing company ISM manuals, presenting findings from incident investigations to company’s clients. Incident investigations and navigational audits.
Internal Auditor & Training Officer----------------------Mar,2002- Aug,2003 Carrying out internal audits, pre vetting inspections and on board training on board Denholm Managed ships.
SHIP MASTER------------------------------------------------ FEB, 1998–SEP, 2003
DENHOLM SHIPMANAGEMENT On board oil tankers gained 5 yrs of command experience. Have served on both Pre Marpol tankers as well as double hulled Suez Max and Aframax ship.
CHIEF OFFICER: ---------------------------------------------FEB, 1993- JAN, 1998
DYNACOM TANKERS:Served as the chief officer for 5 yrs on Afra max & Suez Max crude oil tankers. Crew management, Vessel operations management, preparing health and safety audits, cargo stowage and care.
NAVIGATING OFFICER:---------------------------------------JUN,1987-JAN,1993
V-SHIPS INC MONACO:Navigation, Cargo inspections, Safety equipment inspections. Checking and maintaining inventories of stores spares and consumable. Have sailed on gas and Chemical tankers as well.
Education
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) MAJORING IN FINANCE & INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY U.K) -------- July 03- July04
CERTIFICATE IN SHIP CHARTERING & BROKERING (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIP BROKERS LONDON UK) --------------------------------------------------APR, 1999
MASTER CERTIFICATE OF COMPENTENCY F.G----------------------JUN, 1987 - 92
CONDUCTED BY THE MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT, GOVT OF INDIA.
TRAINING SHIP RAJENDRA, MUMBAI(PRE SEA TRAINING) JUN,1982---—JUN,83
Certification
TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED
1. Internal Auditors course- March 2002. Conducted by DNV.
2. Risk management Incident investigation & Root cause Analysis course- August 2005 , conducted by Lloyds Register.
3. Internal Environmental Management Systems auditors training- April 2006, Conducted by EQS Asia.
4. Management of change course- May 2006, conducted by Lloyds Register.
5. Ship Security Auditor course-June 2006, Conducted by ABS.
6. Work shop on Enhancing Soft Skills- Nov 2006, Conducted by Roberta Cava.
7. Media response training course - March 2007, conducted by TRS UK.
8. Oil Spill Preparedness & Response course-June 2007, conducted by East Asia Response Limited, Singapore.
9. Classification, Statutory Surveys, PSC & ISM training course-March 2008, conducted by Lloyds Register Asia.
10. Advanced Chemical Tanker Safety Course – August 2008, conducted by Singapore Polytechnic.
11. TMSA training course – October 2008, conducted by Lloyds Register Asia.
Skils
SKILLS PROFILE:
• COMMUNICATIONS: Can communicate fluently in English with people at all levels.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Have worked in teams extensively as the team leader. Can encourage a harmonious working relationship.
• COMPUTING; Very proficient in the use of MS Office and the internet.
• RESOLVE CONFLICT AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION SKILL.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Have managed company’s Safety & Quality assurance department. Cleared the company’s ISO 14001 audits.
2. Have been responsible for managing the vetting performance for the fleet and getting Oil major approvals for the fleet
3. Have been responsible for implementing the TMSA in my company. Have handled TMSA office audits from Oil Majors.
4. Was one of the key note speakers in the digital ship Singapore conference 2009.