Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong operational skills, maritime experience, educational background and ability to work well with people and ensure a steady enhancement of my career and achieve my goals by thoughtful application of my management and leadership skills.
Experience
Master at GSM & ESM, October 2009 – Present
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Operations
• Responsible for efficient execution of vessel voyage.
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Liaising with Owners,Charterers,Cargo Interests & Port Officials
• Leadership & Cross-Cultural Teamwork.
People Management
• Conducting meeting for setting up of the voyage objectives and streamlining the process in order to achieve group targets
• Regularly motivating & interacting with ships crew from a cross cultural background and providing assistance to ensure smooth functioning of the operations during vessel’s voyage
Significant Highlights
• Experienced in Veg Oil Carrier, Product Tankers, Crude Oil Tankers & Chemical Tankers
• Incident free operations
1st Officer at Tanker Pacific Management Pte. Ltd., Singapore, August 2007 – June 2009 (1 year 11 months)
1st Officer at American Eagle Tankers, February 2007 – July 2007 ( 6 months)
1st Officer at A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, April 2003 – November 2006 (3 years 8 months)
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Operations
• Responsible for vessel stability, cargo stowage, safety & sea worthiness.
• Planning Voyage Routing for safe navigation and maneuvering of ship at sea and in constrained waters
• Supervised loading & discharging operations of the vessels cargo
• Supervised tank cleaning operations at Sea & prepare vessel for voyage as per charterer's requirements
• Conducted 35 Ship to Ship (STS) cargo transfer operations in US Gulf.
• Experienced with Dry-Docking. Supervised Cost-Effective Repair Work and Equipment Upkeep with third party contractors on three occasions
Quality Control
• Supervise Inventory control and maintenance of Deck/Cargo Equipments & Life Saving and Fire Fighting appliances thereby ensuring vessel’s compliance with various safety regulations
• Planning and procurement of stores on board. Cost Control & Budgeting.
• Supervised preparation for various audits, class surveys, Major Oil company inspections, USCG COC Examination & cleared same with zero deficiencies for the vessel
Leadership & Cross-Cultural Teamwork?
• Conducted monthly training of On-board Personnel in Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Team leader of the Contingency Team to act promptly in case of any emergency onboard
• Shouldered responsibilities as Safety officer of Vessels Safety Committee?
Significant Highlights
• Worked in synchronization for Cargo recovery from Sunk vessel Erika in Bay of Biscay.
• Efficient & incident free cargo operations & turn around of ship in ports
Navigating Officer at Seaarland Shipping Management B.V., August 1997 – February 2003 (5 years 7 months)
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Operations
• Performing duties of a Navigation Officer and diligently managed incident-free navigation watches
• Preparing and executing Voyage Routing for safe navigation
• Assisted loading & discharging operations of the vessels cargo
Quality Control
• Involved in Inventory control and maintenance of life saving and fire fighting appliances
• Maintenance and Upkeep of Navigational Equipment
• Assisted in planning and carrying out various audits with zero deficiencies for the vessel
Education
Education:
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MMD, Mumbai (2003 – 2004)
Awarded Master CoC from MMD, Mumbai,
University of Mumbai (1994 – 1997)
Bachelors Degree in Nautical Science
Awarded 'B.Sc. in Nautical Science' with Distinction
Awarded 'Best Cadet of the Year'
Awarded Scholarship for three years for academics
CBSE Board (1987 – 1994)
Secondary & Senior Secondary Education from CBSE Board
Awarded Distinction in CBSE Board Examinations
Topped Mathematics Olympiad at State Level
Certification
Awarded 'Master (FG)' Certificate of Competency (Class 1 COC) by MMD, Mumbai in 2004.
Hold Dangerous Cargo Endorsements in Oil & Chemical
Awarded 'B.Sc. in Nautical Science' by Mumbai University in 1997
Awarded 'Best Cadet of the Year' in 1997
Awarded Scholarship for three years for academics (1994-1997)
Awarded Distinction in CBSE Board Examinations (1994)
Topped Mathematics Olympiad at State Level (1992)
Skils
MANAGEMENT & ACQUIRED SKILLS
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• Relationship Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Decision Making Skills
• Strong Influencing Skills
• Result Oriented
• Multiple tasking.
• Ability to perform effectively & motivate team under adverse conditions & pressure.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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• Diverse Tanker Operations (Oil & Chemical)
• Effective Port Turnaround of Vessel
• Quality Control
• Effective Leadership
Specialties:
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• An enterprising leader with the ability to motivate personnel towards achieving organizational objectives and adhering to the industry’s best practices.
• Proficient in devising strategies to streamline operations; implement Quality Best Practices; augment processes & operational excellence across the career span.