Objective
Work in shore based maritime job structure and use my combined practical and analytical experience for shipping companies in their operation, strategies, risk analysis and to contribute in the growth of the organisation.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
An outgoing, versatile and dedicated individual who is able to lead, develop and motivate successful and productive teams of staff. Has over 12 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. Highly organized with self motivation and commitment required to achieve tight deadlines while working under pressure. A confident communicator, possessing excellent interpersonal and relationship- building skills with the drive and ambition to succeed.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Have studied and designed strategic plans and management skills for Multi National Companies and Shipping companies during Msc.
• Have studied and practiced Negotiating skills involving Maritime and Admiralty Law dealing with Maritime Industry.
• Planning and conducting for major audits to ensure ISM Compliance as well as carrying out numerous Safety, Security and Environmental internal and external audits.
• Playing a key role in enabling vessels to successfully pass the Port state Control Inspections and ISPS Compliances.
Training on board seamen to enhance their understanding of their obligations regarding safety, security and environment compliances
• Playing an Integral role in a specialized team for successfully taking over a new built ship from the shipyard and experienced three Dry dock’s operations.
CAREER SUMMARY
Apr 2001 – Jun 2005:
Business partner and Director in an Aquaculture company in India, which were exporting its products to USA and Japan and was involved in handling sales ,marketing, finance and management of the company having an employee strength of 30 personnel
Sep 2000 – Mar 2001:
FARSUND SHIPPING, Farsund, NORWAY
2nd Officer / Senior Navigation Officer.
• Playing a lead role in maintaining the charts and navigational equipment of the ship.
• In charge for crew as medical officer in administering First Aid and ensuring in upkeep of medicines and medical equipment as per international regulations.
Additionally responsible for providing invaluable support and assistance to Chief Officer with regard to Safe transfer of cargo and Ship’s maintenance.
Oct1999 – Feb 2000:
EURASIA SHIPPING & MANAGEMENT LTD, HONG KONG
Jul 1998 – Feb 1999:
2nd Officer / Senior Navigation Officer
OMI CORP PTE LTD, CONNECTICUT, USA.
3Rd Officer -
• Providing Support and assistance in navigational duties and cargo operations.
• Overseeing and assisting in maintaining life-saving and fire-fighting equipments.
FURTHER SKILLS
I T Proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi.
Others: Medical First Aid, Advanced Fire fighter, STCW’95 (Maritime) courses.
Education
MSc in International Maritime Studies - Ship & Shipping Management. (Southampton Solent University, 2005, U.K.– Oct 2007)
• Shipping Port & Safety.
• Management of Shipping Operations.
• Shipping and Admiralty Law
• Strategic & Marketing Management for Maritime Organizations.
Thesis: SAFETY OF OIL TERMINAL.
Diploma in Nautical Science (Australian Maritime College, Jan 1997 – May 1998, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA)
Second Mate Certificate, AMSA (Australian Maritime College, Jan 1997 – May 1998, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA)
Certification
Skils
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
In applying to your good company, you may find my application somewhat out of the ordinary. I have 11 years’ experience in the Shipping Industry, as a Navigation Officer on tankers and other large vessels. I also was a part of Top Management of a small company for about four years which was doing Aquaculture business in Goa, India.
Presently, I have completed my academics and passed all my exams in MSc- International Maritime Studies, Ship and Shipping Management from the Southampton Solent University (U.K) and have done my dissertation on “Safety of Oil Terminal”. I attended this course as a precursor to a change in career direction.
I enjoy the challenge and pressure of being in a dynamic and a progressive learning environment.
Please consider the following in respect to my application:
• I definitely match the outgoing characteristics that you need for this position, having a gregarious and team-oriented nature, with good presentation skills and a good understanding of various cultures through having worked all over the world in a multi-national working environment.
• In the University, I have done various projects on Management, Shipping Ports and their Safety, carried out Risk assessments and planned Management and Operation Strategies for Companies.
• I’ve started to make the transition from ship to shore-based Administrative and Commercial roles. My entrepreneurial side is highlighted through my business development projects done in the MSc; and I already been an entrepreneur for four years on shore at an Aquaculture Company where I was looking after the Marketing, Management, Financial ,Sales and Production along with my business partners.
I am confident that the combination of my Strategic and Analytical ability will prove beneficial for your good company. My career aim is to grow in the International Business Sector.
I have attached my résumé and would be pleased to explore the opportunities with you.
Yours sincerely,
Sameer Singh Raghuwanshi.