Objective
A brief about my background - I am currently in the Merchant Navy as a Master of Foreign Going vessels with close to 15 years of sailing in international and national waters. I have had vast global experience in people management, crisis handling, building cross cultural cross community relationships, safety and quality audits, brininging operational efficiency and skill development.
Apart for my sailing experience, I have also been associated as a Faculty in Marine Institutes, as a Columnist in Marex Bulletin ( A leading Shipping Magazine) and Consultant to the shipping industry. During my shore vacations, I have also adequately qualified myself in TOTA, DNV Certified Internal Auditor, MBA in International Trade & Finance.
Considering my family obligations, I am keen to settle ashore and would be glad if I get an opportunity of a discussion at your good office.
My resume has been attached for your perusal. Looking forward to a positive response.
Experience
Professional Sailing Experience:-
• Served as Master Mariner (Ship’s Captain) on board ships for Pratibha Shipping Co. Ltd, Mumbai and was directly accountable for the following functions on board ships.
Responsibilities
- Leading the full sailing staff on board
- In charge of ship’s operations including Navigation and Cargo work
- Liaison between ship and shore for all technical and operational matters relating to ship operation
- Training of all officers on board to get maximum efficiency
- Maintenance of all Navigational and Radio equipments on board including Radars, Gyro and Magnetic compasses and all other bridge systems
- Liaison with port officials and charterers on operational matters relating to cargo, documentations, customs and immigration formalities
• Served as Chief Officer on board Oil tankers for GESCO and was promoted to the rank of Additional Master in the year 2008
• Served as Navigating Officer on board ships for K-Line Ship Management and Anglo Eastern Ship Management in the year 2003 and 2007 resp.
• Served as a Cadet and Junior navigating officer for Wallem Ship Management between 1993 and 2003
Education
Qualifications
• Masters of Business Administration from TASMAC with dual specialization in Finance and International Trade
• ‘Diploma in Training and Development’ (DIP ‘T&D) from ISTD, New Delhi
Certification
• Training for Trainers and Assessors (TOTA) – DG India, approved
• Internal Auditor course for Integrated Management Systems - ISO / OHSAS (DNV)
Skils
Work Experience on Shore :
• Preparation of Management System Manuals w.r.t the client company’s existing Management structure
• Consultancy and Preparation of plans, manuals and documents for marine operations,
Personnel Management, various HR functions including innovative people engagement
practices and Team building
• Integration of ISM with Quality Management and SHEQMS to form one structured consolidated Integrated Management system (IMS)
• Preparation of Risk Assessment manuals and documents relating to identification of hazardous
operations on board merchant vessels
• Conducting internal audits on ISM, health and Safety on board ships for shipping companies
• Managing a team of highly motivated workforce for doing audits, ship surveys, document report / review and analysis, planning and scheduling of ship operations and other functions related to ship management
• Managing a team of technical experts and marine engineers to provide technical services to the shipping companies for main engine, boilers, auxiliary engines and all other engineering equipments on board merchant ships.
• Providing consultancy and arranging dry dock facilities for repairs of vessel engaged in inland waterway transport. Preparing plans and manuals for repairs and renovations and work execution to affect the same
• Organizing training workshops and Seminars on various issues related to marine operations, health and safety and survey related activities.
• Making induction programme for recruitment of personnel in shipping companies. Conducting psychometric tests and evaluation system modules for sailing and shore based support.
Other Assignments currently associated with -
Free lance Faculty in:
A) Indian Maritime Univ. (IMU) – ASM for Master’s and MRV (Master’s Revalidation)
B) Sensea Maritime Academy
C) Mercantile Marine Academy
D) Seacom Marine, Kolkata
E) Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata