Objective
Long Term Objective is to be in a good organization in the Shipping sector, with challenging opportunities for organizing and managing, and to be able to utilize my technical, managerial & personal skills towards the organizational / Industrial betterment improvement of safety standards and business development.
Experience
CAREER PATH:
From Mar 2009- June 2010 MASTER
Mssrs. India Cements Company Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Type of Vessel- Bulk Carrier
From Dec 2007 – Jan 2009 MASTER
Mssrs . Goodearth Shipping co ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Type of Vessel – Bulk Carrier
From Oct 2004 – Dec 2007 MASTER
Mssrs .Dockendale Shipping co ltd
Nassau, Bahamas.
Type of Vessel- Multi purpose and General Cargo
From Jan 1997 to Oct 2004 CHIEF OFFICER
Mssrs .Dockendale Shipping co ltd
Nassau, Bahamas.
Type of Vessel- Multi purpose and General Cargo
Served as Chief Officer, head of the Deck department responsible to the Master for safe navigation, efficient cargo operations, and maintenance of hull part.
From Jan 1996 to Dec 1996 2Nd Officer
Mssrs .Dockendale Shipping co ltd
Nassau, Bahamas.
Type of Vessel- Multi purpose and General Cargo
From Sep 1992 to Dec 1995 2nd officer
The South India Shipping co ltd.
Dockendale Shipping co ltd
Served as 2nd officer responsible for safe navigation of ship, routine maintenance of Safety equipment, chart outfits, Ship’s Medicine locker etc on various types of vessel such as Bulk carriers and General cargo ship.
From 1988 to 1991 Trainee Nautical Officer Cadet
India Steamship co ltd.
Education
ACAMEDIC AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s (FG) Certificate of competency issued by Govt of India
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (1985 - 1987) through Kendriya Vidhyalaya School, Meenambakkam Chennai, India.
• STCW courses :-
• Ship Security Officer’s Course
• Advanced fire fighting Course
• Proficiency in survival craft course
• Proficiency for persons in charge of medical care on board the ship
• Ship Maneuvering Simulator Course
• Radar Observer Course including ARPA
• Radar Simulator Course
• GMDSS GOC course
Certification
ACAMEDIC AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s (FG) Certificate of competency issued by Govt of India
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (1985 - 1987) through Kendriya Vidhyalaya School, Meenambakkam Chennai, India.
• STCW courses :-
• Ship Security Officer’s Course
• Advanced fire fighting Course
• Proficiency in survival craft course
• Proficiency for persons in charge of medical care on board the ship
• Ship Maneuvering Simulator Course
• Radar Observer Course including ARPA
• Radar Simulator Course
• GMDSS GOC course
Skils
Vessel operations;
• Protecting shippers/charterers interest in cargo claims surveys, P&I vessel condition surveys, damage surveys, bunker claim surveys.
• Keeping constant information integration between vessels and shore offices.
• Sailing experience on dry cargo ships of various types.
• Drydocking and major ship repairs as Master.
• Delivery of company owned Vessel to new owners as Master.
• Taking over new Vessel from yard in the capacity of Chief Officer.
• Delivery of company owned Vessel to new owners as Chief Officer.
Vessel Management:
• Responsibility for safe navigation & commercial performance of vessel.
• Effective liaison with Port, Terminal & statutory authorities, agencies, suppliers and 3rd parties for optimized economy of turn-around of vessel.
• Preparing for external audits and inspections.
• Monitoring compliance to the Safety Culture & Environment Protection regulations.
• Looking after personnel matters and plan the daily operation and deployment of personnel on priority basis.
• Health & Safety Management / Audit
• Preparing audit schedules for conducting ISM External Audits within the time and cost budget; evaluating procedures & systems and implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Actively involved in implementation of International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) procedures and setting up SSP and other related auditing procedures. Implementing health & safety systems & procedures for minimizing occupational hazards, pollution prevention & protection of Marine environment.
I am a Master Mariner self-directed, highly energetic and committed to the pursuit of excellence in work and lifelong learning with extensive experience in ship management, navigation, cargo operation & routine maintenance of Bulk carriers and General cargo vessels. Able to work as part of a team and also under own initiative under various situations. Have leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating subordinate staff into teams to achieve their objectives, with facilities available at disposal and dedicated to maintain high standards of quality and team Morale.
LANGUAGES KNOWN:
• English
• Hindi
• Tamil
• Malayalam
• Oriya
• Telugu
SYNOPSIS
Master Mariner with over 20 years of diverse experience in shipping operations including Vessel command, Strategic Planning, Vessel post-fixture, Vessel Operations, Stevedoring, Safety Management, Auditing and General Administration.