CURRICULUM VITAE
First Name : Yogendra
Last Name : Bhattacharya
Rank : Master
(F.G.) Nationality : Indian
D.O.B. : 25 Sept 1960
Permanent Address : 126/12 Mohit Nagar,
P.O. New Forest
Dehra Dun – 248
006, India
Telephone : 91-135-*******/ 91-931*******/91-931*******
E-mail : **************@****.**/**************@*****.***
Marital Status : Married
Children : Two
Passport Details : No. Z1955414 Expires: 27 Jul 2020
INDOS No. : OONL 3364
Certificate Details :
Nationality Grade Cert. No. Expiry Issued By
Indian Master F.G. IFOO - 3930 24 Feb 2015 Govt. of India
Educational Qualifications:
Examination Institute/College Year Division
C.B.S.E. 1976 First Division
All India Higher Secondary
B.Sc. First Year Benares Hindu University 1978 First Division
Pre Sea Training T.S. Rajendra 1979 Extra First Class
Equivalent
B.Sc. Nautical Sciences Mumbai University
Firstifi
C Division
MBA Shipping & Logistics 2009
Tamil Nadu Open University
University of Petroleum &
PhD 2013 Thesis Submitted
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Endorsements:
Grade Level Cert No. Expiry Issued By
DCE Oil 2 D/O/2/D/06/1165 06 Sep 2011 Govt of India
GMDSS Operational GOC/MMD/DEL0520 05 Sep 2011 Govt of India
Academic Experience:
1. Was in charge of setting up of the “Doon Mariners Academy” at Dehra Dun, a
D.G. Shipping approved training institute for Deck Ratings, from July 2002 – Jan
2003. The work involved setting up the Institute from scratch, organizing all
infrastructure and equipment as required by DG guidelines, preparing detailed
course curriculum, notes and hand outs, lesson plans for the entire program, as well
as liaising with DG Shipping for final approval, etc.
2. Participated as a Trainer in the Autonomous Shipboard Professional (ASP) training
program for deck cadets at Tolani Maritime Institute, Induri, in July 2007. The
program was carried out by OMI Corporation, under the aegis of ‘Kessels & Smit’,
Netherlands. The training program was aimed at increasing the professionalism of
trainee cadets, preparing them for a self-learning apprenticeship program while
serving on board vessels.
3. From July 2007 – March 2008, and April 2011 – Dec 2011, was an Industry Fellow
teaching MBA – Port & Ship Management at the University of Energy and
Petroleum Studies, Dehra Dun. Subjects handled were Chartering and Broking,
Liner Trade and Container Management, Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Marine
Enterprise Management, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Management,
International Maritime Transport, and Overview of Maritime Logistics.
The work included developing and designing the course syllabus and curriculum,
lesson plans, preparing course notes and handouts, conducting internal, mid-term,
and final assessments, overseeing project work, monitoring summer internship
projects, mentoring, and preparing students for placements etc. The role also
extended to liaising with shipping companies for internship, industrial visits and
placements.
Ex-students have been well placed throughout the shipping industry with firms such
as NYK Line, Adani Ports, Dhamra Port, SRS-Relay Systems, Albatross ICD’s,
Interocean, Brisk Marine, Yang Ming Line, amongst others.
4. Presently registered as a Ph.D. student with the University of Petroleum & Energy
Studies, Dehra Dun. The research topic is titled “Employee Engagement in the
Maritime Industry – A Predictor of Performance, Safety and Retention Amongst
Indian Officers”. The subject has great topical relevance as it studies the correlation
between employee engagement and the outcomes of seafarer Performance, Safety
and Retention. It also analyses the drivers of engagement, performance, safety and
retention applicable to Indian Officers. The final thesis has been submitted in Feb
2013 for evaluation, with the Oral Defense scheduled for mid-April 2013.
5. Currently employed as Visiting Faculty at the University of Petroleum and Energy
Studies, Dehra Dun, for teaching maritime domain related subjects in the MBA programs
of Port and Ship Management, Energy Trading, and Logistics and Supply Chain
Management.
6. Published two research papers in peer reviewed journals as follows:
i. The Drivers of Employee Engagement in the Maritime Industry: An
Empirical Study, published in Asia Pacific Journal of Research in
Business Management - Volume 3, Issue 11 (November, 2012)
ISSN 2229-4104.
ii. Performance in the Maritime Industry: An Analysis of its Drivers
Among Indian Officers, published in International Journal of
(December, 2012) ISSN 2229 4848.
Business Economics & Management Research - Volume 3, Issue 12
Professional Experience:
1. Have more than 32 years experience at sea, carrying all types of cargo such as general
cargo, bulk, chemicals, vegetable oils, products and different crudes.
2. The majority of sea going experience has been on oil tankers, predominantly
product and crude vessels, with both conventional and deep well pumping
systems. Very well versed with all type of tanker operations.
2. Have been in command since 1993, on bulk carriers, product and crude oil
tankers.
3. Have wide experience of all types of tanker operations including conversions from
dry to wet cargo, repairs, surveys, dry dockings, ship-to-ship transfers, etc.
4. Possess more than adequate knowledge of Vetting, Quality and HSE requirements.
5. Have a good knowledge of chartering and brokerage, container industry, insurance
and maritime law from my teaching experience as well as through my MBA
studies.
6. Have a keen interest in academics and research oriented projects, and am a fast
learner.
Other Abilities:
1. Have a good command over English, Hindi and Bengali, and can communicate well.
2. Very familiar with MS Office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Am able to pick up other
programs fast.
3. Am confident with public speaking, and can keep the interest of audiences.
4. Prefer challenging tasks that require research work as well as unconventional
approaches to solving issues.
Details of STCW Courses:
Course Cert No. Issued Issued By
Masters Revalidation RMD 10030 25 Feb 2010 ARI, India
PSSR 81/5951/00422 25 Mar 2000 FOSMA, India
PSCRB 81/5951/00422 25 Mar 2000 FOSMA, India
Advanced Fire Fighting 81/5951/00422 25 Mar 2000 FOSMA, India
Ship Masters Medicare 81/5951/00422 25 Mar 2000 FOSMA, India
STP Oil Tanker Operations 77/1084/00415 07 Nov 2001 FOSMA, India
STP Chemical Tanker Operations SCT 06090 15 Sep 2006 ARI, India
ECDIS ECDIS/02-03/16 18 Nov 2003 IMTC, India
SSO Course ISPS/2003/012/214 22 Nov 2003 IRS, India
Radar Simulator 1685 04 Nov 1994 Govt. of India
ARPA 1970 28 Oct 1994 Govt. of India
Ship Maneuvering Simulator/BTM SMS - 78 02 Sep 1994 Govt. of India
Bridge Team Management BT 10096 15 Apr 2010 ARI, India
RECORD OF SEA SERVICE
Vessel Registry Owner Type GRT Rank From To Service
LR2 Polaris Executive SM Oil Tanker 59172 Master 10/02/12 21/06/12 04m 11d
Hongkong
Torm Saone Torm A/S Oil Tanker 23246 Master 19/04/11 03/06/11 01m 14d
Copenhagen
Torm Kansas Torm A/S Oil Tanker 29242 Master 28/04/10 19/07/10 02m 21d
Copenhagen
Torm Garonne Torm A/S Oil Tanker 23217 Master 14/04/09 08/10/09 05m 26d
Copenhagen
King Eric Majuro Torm A/S Oil Tanker 23217 Master 24/08/08 25/11/08 03m 01d
Torm Loire Torm A/S Oil Tanker 23217 Master 07/04/08 05/07/08 02m 29d
Copenhagen
Thames Majuro OMIMS Oil Tanker 29214 Master 06/10/06 05/03/07 05m 00d
Ashley Majuro OMIMS Oil Tanker 23217 Master 28/04/06 15/06/06 01m 17d
Marne Majuro OMIMS Oil Tanker 23217 Master 10/08/05 25/02/06 06m 15d
Singapore Voyager Singapore MMS Oil Tanker 56365 Master 25/10/04 09/03/05 04m 14d
Singapore Voyager Singapore MMS Oil Tanker 56365 Master 01/02/04 30/05/04 04m 00d
Silver Lining Panama MMS Oil Tanker 28059 Master 02/02/03 16/08/03 06m 14d
Tamyra Limassol Eurasia Oil Tanker 49335 Master 26/01/02 24/05/02 03m 28d
Melodia Singapore MMS Oil Tanker 25800 Master 05/05/01 27/09/01 04m 22d
Ideal Malta Eurasia Oil Tanker 54474 Master 11/04/00 02/11/00 06m 21d
Melodia Singapore MMS Oil Tanker 25800 Master 17/03/99 01/10/99 06m 19d
Melodia Singapore MMS Oil Tanker 25800 Master 23/03/98 07/08/98 04m 14d
Vessel Registry Owner Type GRT Rank From To Service
Essidra Tripoli Eurasia Oil Tanker 64371 Master 03/03/97 23/07/97 04m 20d
Zueitina Tripoli Eurasia Oil Tanker 64371 Master 04/12/95 25/06/96 06m 21d
Vestri Stavanger Smedvig Oil Tanker 59041 Master 29/11/94 03/06/95 06m 04d
Venita Stavanger Smedvig Oil Tanker 43517 Master 11/12/93 15/06/94 06m 03d
Venanna Monrovia Smedvig Bulk Carrier 63553 Master 12/01/93 29/06/93 05m 17d
Venanna Monrovia Smedvig Bulk Carrier 63553 Ch. Officer 04/12/92 11/01/93 01m 07d
Venette Stavanger Smedvig Bulk Carrier 31591 Ch. Officer 26/03/92 02/09/92 05m 07d
Venette Stavanger Smedvig Bulk Carrier 31591 Ch. Officer 25/08/91 22/12/91 03m 26d
Sulby Nassau Smedvig Oil Tanker 52727 Ch. Officer 09/06/91 16/08/91 02m 07d
Mega Nassau Singa Oil Tanker 73141 Ch. Officer 05/06/90 06/02/91 08m 00d
Singa Wilriver Nassau Singa Oil Tanker 18272 Ch. Officer 12/06/89 05/01/90 06m 22d
Sea Progress Panama Tanker Pacific Oil Tanker 42619 Ch. Officer 13/04/88 10/12/88 07m 27d
Princess Alka Gibraltar GESCO Chem Tanker 4103 Ch. Officer 05/05/87 24/09/87 04m 19d