Objective
An independent experienced Marine Consultant working with internationally renowned Ship Owners and Management Companies on a consultancy basis with strong interpersonal & conceptual skills and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse client base providing accurate, unbiased and reliable service in a professional manner.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2005 -Current
ORGANIZATION NAME: Jahre Wallem Ship Management
C/O Aquarius Maritime Consultancy: CEO
ORGANIZATION NAME: Wallem Ship management Florida USA
Marine Superintendent. Jan 2004- Oct 2005
ORGANIZATION NAME: Wallem Ship management Ltd. Hong Kong.
Marine Superintendent:Dec2002-Jan 2004
ORGANIZATION NAME: Wallem Ship management Ltd. Hong Kong.
Master and Chief Officer Seagoing: 1992 to 2002
Education
Master Certificate of Competency, F.G ; Year 1992(Class –1) Unlimited Oceans Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical University Mumbai ,India
1st Mates F.G. Cert of Competency: Year 1989(Class –2) Unlimited Oceans Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical University Mumbai ,India
2nd Mates F.G. Cert of Competency: Year 1987(Class –4) Unlimited Oceans Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical University Mumbai ,India
Mid Sea Training: Great Eastern Shipping- 19th March 1984 to 27th July 1984.
Pre Sea Training: Great Eastern Shipping -15th July 1982 to 22nd Sept 1982.
Hindu College, Delhi India (One of the leading academic institutions in India 1st Yr Economics Honors Delhi University
INSTITUTION NAME: Lawrence School Lovedale ,Air Force School India
(Both highly rated private English medium schools in India)
Degree, Major and Year: 12th STD (AISSCE) Equivalent to A levels,
Certification
Ship Simulator, Trondheim, Norway: SMS on 10.11.95
Bridge Resource Management: WMTC on 04.12.95
Bridge Team Management: WMTC on 12.09.02
DnV SEP course: WMTC on 29.11.95
DnV Internal Auditor's Course: WMTC 29.11.95
DnV ISPS Company Security Officers: Mumbai 10.06.03
DnV Risk Assessment Course: Miami – June 2005
Skils
Conducting inquiries into accidents & below par operations.
Critical overview of fleet performance to identify areas of weakness & strength and development of action plan to move forward on these.
Performance setting using key performance monitors, monitoring of fleet for safety statistics including lost time, Safety and Improvement reporting.
Worked extensively on training programs for Jahre Wallem Fleet of vessels –consisting of Bulk Carriers, Container, and RO-RO vessels since 2003. Sailed with all vessels for training programs On board Training staff on Maritime resource management and Bridge team management procedures. Auditing of full fleet with respect to compliance to Bridge procedures and Marpol/Environment regulations and policies.
Worked exclusively with Jahre Wallem Quality Assurance Department for all functions including Internal Audits of entire cargo ship fleet and office since 2003.
ISPS Code introduction and implementation of ISPS Code on full Jahre Wallem fleet.
ISO 9001, quality systems introduced for Westwood and Seaboard fleet, Monitoring of KPI and safety systems for above fleets
Liaison between Owners representative, charterers representative on board and reporting to Senior Management (Directors) on their objectives and requirements
Supervision of loading and discharging operations for the Companies vessels.
Preparing Vessels for Dry-docking and overseeing docking repairs. Liaison with Class as required during repairs,
Supervision of workshops / Shore labor on board.
Working with regulatory authorities, US Coast Guard.
Risk assessment analysis using Dnv Scat model.
Worked as Marine Manager Genco Shipping New York during the period 1st September 2007 to 15th October 2007.
Was deputed to assist with Quality and Safety department of Jahre Wallem.
Hands down approach, Attending to V/Ls Tanker fleet in Safety Training, Internal Audits, and Operations which included proactive planning for safe loading, discharging, vetting and supervision, Guiding Masters on Company Policy, ISGOTT standards, Bridge Procedures, Vetting requirements for Oil Majors. Vetting and Audits included identifying weak links and flaws in on board systems and equipment and correction of it.
V/Ls consisted of OBO’s, Aframax, Suez Max, VLCCs, and ULCCs.
Supervision of workshops / Shore labor on board.
Supervision of loading and discharging operations for the Companies ULCCs, and other V/ls
Liaison between Owners representative, charterer’s representative on board and reporting to Senior Management (Directors) on their objectives and requirements.
Preparing Tankers for Dry-docking, which includes, Tank cleaning, Preparing Dry Doc specs, Preparation and Supervision of Hot work and major repairs on board.
Training of Staff at the In-house training institute for the Company’s maintenance Software.
On board Training staff on BRM and BTM procedures.
Supervision of a Pilot project for Ballast Tank maintenance in one of the Company’s VLCCs.
Cargo and ballast Tank inspection, For VLCCs as part of company’s proactive approach to Hull maintenance policy.
Liaison with Class as required during repairs,
Recently, actively involved in on-board training in BRM and BTM, Loss prevention, ISPS awareness.
Carrying out SSA and internal audits for ISPS code implementation.
Working with attorneys, underwriters, accountants, US Coast Guard.
Tanker management self assessment (TMSA) setup for the fleet in the office.