Objective
I am looking at shifting back to a shore job where I can utilize my talents and experience, contributing to and building up the team as well as further strengthen Ship Management, Operations, QHSSE, Chartering, SnP broking, STS, Port Management.
Been in middle and top management positions and can confidently handle a variety of shipping departments.
Experience
Vessel Management & Operations / HSE & Security/ Commercial Operations
Qualified Tanker Master with MICS offering over 23 Years of accomplished global experience - 17 years of sailing experience on various types of ships and 6 years of onshore experience in managing different marine departments
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Profile
Seasoned, versatile and highly empowered professional with significant experience acquired over the years in diverse areas encompassing sailing on various types of tankers up to ULCC and including Crude, Product, Chemical Tankers, CBT, SBT and Double Hulls, Dry Cargo and Container ships etc.; over 6 years ashore experience, involved with Ship Management, Ship Operations, QHSSE Management, Training, Crew Management, Agency, Tanker chartering, SnP Broking business development , marine HSE & security and statutory compliances; possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables; an assertive manager with proven abilities in leading cross-functional teams while ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
• Thorough exposure across Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality (HSSEQ), cargo loading/unloading, Navigation, shipboard maintenance, audits/inspections, training, vessel up-gradations, loss prevention, risk analysis and incident investigation
• Prepared Integrated and improvised new ISM and ISPS manuals for the fleet; prepared new SOPEP, SMPEP, USCG VGP& Ballast Water Management plan as well as new procedures & checklists and training material including Safety Circulars and bulletins
• Successfully carried out several internal audits as Internal Auditor for ISM / ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 / ISPS
• Experienced in oil major vetting and attended many Oil Major vetting inspections and carried out pre-vetting
• FSO management including metering skid installation, calibration, mooring arrangement inspection, changes, preparation for dry-dock, commissioning and de-commissioning from Turret mooring, SPM etc.
• Acquired extensive multi-cultural exposure to business dynamics while working in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore & USA
• Proven track record of meeting operational commitments, service standards, planning & implementing effective control measure to reduce running costs of the unit
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, multitasking with an ability to interact with a wide range of people
Anglo Eastern Ship Management Pvt. Ltd. Sep 2008 till date
Tanker Master
• Successfully handling vetting, PSC inspections including AMSA, USCG and managing vessels sailing worldwide to different countries - US, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia
• Involved in various STS operations, Tidal Port Operations, Tandem Mooring etc.
Significant Contributions
• Successfully revamped ISM Manual in 2009, for a reputed Tanker Manager in Singapore - responsible for overall revamping of ship board procedures including beefing up of tanker operations for Chemical and Oil Tankers and Operational and HSE Management.
• Improvised safety culture and training methods, vetting, PSC performance as well as excellent turn around on vessels sailed.
• Successfully managed contingencies in line with best industry practices on tankers.
Eurotek Marine Academy, Cochin, India 2011 – 2012
Visiting Faculty
• Took sessions on Advanced Tanker safety, Tanker Familiarization and Safety Management
LSM Chartering Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur May 2006 – Jul 2008
Company involved in Tanker and Offshore Chartering, Sale & Purchase broking, Ship and Crew Management.
Director
• Involved in chartering and SnP Broking and responsible for overall ship management and HSE compliance
• Actively involved in business development activities
• Accountable for Pre purchase inspections and drafting & reviewing SnP agreements and Charter Parties
PT Perusahaan Pelayaran EQUINOX, Jakarta, Indonesia Dec 2002 – Apr 2006
A ship owning, ship management company which manages tankers, FSOs and a multi-purpose RoRo carrier
Chief Operating Officer, (DPA / QHSE-MR / CSO), Feb 2005 – Apr 2006
• Reported to CEO and entrusted with the overall responsibility of
- Ship Management including crewing, ship operations, training and budgeting
- Risk Management
- Vetting, QHSSE & TMSA Management.
- Commercial and Agency Departments
- Business Development
• Played a key role in setting up and improvising the company QHSSE Management System, including the total integration of various management systems and getting the system certified by DNV
• Liaised with Charterers & Principals, responded to vessel emergencies and coordinated between vessel and company with regards to safety, security and pollution prevention
• Functioned as Designated Person Ashore (ISM) – DPA, Company Security officer (ISPS) – CSO and QHSE Management Representative (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, DNV CMO) –QHSE MR
• Ensured effective execution of vetting inspections, pre-vetting inspections, internal and external audits
• Maintained regular correspondence with Class, Flag state, Port state, RSO, Hull & Machinery, P&I Club etc.
• Involved in training and motivating team members to ensure fleet operation with high safety standards
• Advised on operational and safety matters and oversaw vessel and office audits
• Chaired monthly HSE meetings and ensured risk management through proper risk assessments, proper investigation of incident
• Analyzed the performance of the company by benchmarking with Industry members
Manager QA&S / Marine, Dec 2002 – Feb 2005
• Facilitated maintenance of the QHSE management system of the fleet as well as ashore including periodic review
• Attended management review meetings and efficient vetting, pre-vetting inspections, internal and external audits
• Carried out internal DOC, SMC & ISPS audits
• Ensure adequate training of internal auditors to provide a diverse spread of auditing skills
• Prepared and secured approval for Ballast Water Management Plan, SOPEP, SMPEP, Cargo Securing Manual, Ship Security Assessment, Ship Security Plan, TMSA etc.
• Prepared fleet circulars and bulletins to promulgate safety and security across the organization
OMI Corp. Stamford, CT 2001 – 2002
Tanker Master - Dry Dock preparation and Special Survey, ISM Setup, Vessel Up-gradation
• Functioned as Owner’s observer on two take over tankers, and involved in setting up HSE Management System, training on board, thorough inspection of the vessels and directly supervising technical up-gradation of the vessels, spending 2 months on each vessel.
• Sailed as Tanker Master
• Significantly involved in driving safety work culture in the organization
Attached to OMI‘s Corporate Office in Stamford, USA, 2002
? Assisted in vessel operations, involved in preparing voyage orders, analyzing and processing of C/P claim and voyage estimates
? Assisted in accident investigations with onsite investigation and preparing reports
OMI Corp. & Shipping Corporation of India 1995 – 2000
Chief Officer
• Associated with crude and product tankers, ULCC and handled yard delivery of a double hull Suez max tanker with IBS
• Involved in numerous Oil major vetting, Class surveys, ISM audits, OPA-90 inspections and various PSC inspections
• Improved onboard training, procedures and onboard safety awareness
• Improvised cargo operations and vessel maintenance and ensured vessels operations with zero downtimes
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. 1989 – 1995
Deck Officer
• Sailed on various types of ships including general cargo, bulk carrier, Container, Oil Tankers (VLCC / Crude / Product)
• Involved in floating repair and re-building of one bulk carrier and dry dock preparation and dry-docking
Education
Master Mariner - Class – 1 Deck Officer (Unlimited) with DC Endorsement for Oil and Chemical
MICS – (All exams cleared in Feb 2005)
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Electronics & Computers
Madras Christian College, Chennai, India
B.Sc. (Physics with Chemistry & Mathematics as Subsidiary)
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
Certification
Memberships
• The Nautical Institute
• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Skils
Key Strength Areas
Tanker Management ~ Planning & Execution ~ Operations Management ~ Health, Safety & Environmental Management
Marine Security~ Risk Management ~ Quality Assurance ~ Auditing, Inspections & Pre-vetting ~ Manual & Policy Writing and Maintenance ~ Navigation Activities ~ HR Management& Training ~ Chartering
SnP Broking ~ Business Development