Vijayakumar. K.S.

P. O. Box ****, Sharjah, UAE

Cell: +971-********* / 0091 910-***-**** E-mail: acxtxp@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: smarvick

Summary of Qualifications

Highly accomplished and diversely qualified Marine Deck Officer with systematic and results-driven approach 28+ years of intense sea experience on varies vessels including research, product, oil, chemical, aframax tankers and Mega Yachts, Well-developed seamanship skills with experience in all aspects of the navigation and sailing of Mega Yachts, ships, cargo handling operations and stowage, ship stability and management. Comprehensively familiar with all navigation concepts, voyage planning, safety, and ship steering and maneuvering procedures. Strong ability to comfortably deal with long hours with demanding schedules in hostile environments, and under challenging physical and mental conditions.

Key Skills and Core Competencies

Organized, self-reliant, decisive, and calm, possess strong ability to inspire confidence in others.

Encompass strong evaluative, analytical, problem resolution, and tactical decision making skills, ability to take challenges, multi-task, and prioritize a broad range of responsibilities.

An accommodating and supportive team-player, possess demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

Good interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills with a contagious enthusiasm and demonstrated ease in conversing across diverse audiences.

Work well under pressure and react to stressful situations in effective, proactive, and innovative ways.

Strong ability to work and interact meaningfully with people from varied socio-cultural backgrounds.

Bilingual competency includes native Hindi and fluent English.

Professional Experience

Chief Officer – Deck

– Aframax Oil Tanker GRT- 30042 MT

Feb 2015 -Nov 2016

Yacht captain Feb 2012- Nov 2015

M.Y. Suhail – mega yacht-UAE

2nd Officer – Deck

Oil Chemical/product Tanker GRT-56971MT

July 2011-January 2012

2nd Officer – Deck

– Aframax Oil Tanker GRT- 30042 MT

November 2010-May 2011

2nd Officer – Deck

Oil Chemical/product Tanker GRT-56971MT

January2010-October 2010

2nd Officer – Deck

M/V Brone Investigator – Research Vessel GRT-762 MT

December 2007-December 2009

Yacht Captain – Deck

M. Y. Al-Masoor – Motor Mega Yacht –Middle East

February 2004-November 2007

Yacht Captain – Deck

M. Y. Al-Mudhaffar – Motor Mega Yacht-Middle East

January 1982-January 2004

Description of Work

Navigate routes and plan for voyages, prepare all charts and publication required and check navigational equipment for accuracy and performance.

Maintain the navigational charts and nautical and reference publications, bridge check lists, maintain Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), and take corrective actions, as required.

Supervise the loading and unloading operations, and provide directions to the seafarers maintain accuracy of ship and its equipment at optimum efficiency at all times.

Check and maintain the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) equipment and other safety systems including the ships’ lifesaving systems, breathing apparatus, emergency escape breathing devices, standing orders, and provisions, keep accurate levels of lifeboat inventory, and maintain logs.

Perform mooring and anchoring operations.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (3-year program)

University of Calicut

April 1974-April 1977

Calicut, India

Pre-University College

University of Calicut

April 1974

Calicut, India

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

Master 1500 GRT 2014

Yacht Master and Coastal Skipper Practical Course

PLM School of Navigation

May 1984

London, UK

Yacht Master and Coastal Skipper Shore-based Course

National Marine School

May 1984

London, UK

Member of the Royal Institute of Navigation –MRIN

The Royal Institute of Navigation – RIN

Consociate of the Institute of Marine Engineers. –CIME

The Institute of Marine Engineers.–IME

May 1984

London, UK

April1984

London, UK

Additional Qualifications

Marine Engineer (EDC) and Apprentice MarineWorkshopApril 1978

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical Engineering Training (CIFNET), Government of India

Certificate of Competence and International Licenses

MASTER Certificate of Competence-1500 GRT

YACHT MASTER (OFFSHORE)Certificate of Competency – UK

SECOND DECK OFFICER Certificate of Competence-Unlimited

International Certificate for OPERATOR OF PLEASURE CRAFT, UK

Officer of the Watch (OOW)In Charge of a Navigational Watch in Ships of 500 GRT or More

GMDSS Certificate of Competence (General Operators License )

General Operator Certificate for GMDSS (GOC)

Maritime TrainingsSTCW Basic & Advanced Course Certificates

Elementary First Aid (EFA)

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

Personnel Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (PPST)

Medical First Aid (MFA)

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

Advanced Fire-fighting (AFF)

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

Medical Care (MC)

Radar Observer and Radar Plotting (RORP)

Radar Observation Course (ROC)

Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Operation (SCRBO)

Bridge Team Management (BTM)

Proficiency in Crises Management and Human Behavior Training (PCMHBT)

Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Specialized Course Certificates

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

Specialized Training on Oil Tankers (TASCO)with DC Endorsement.

Specialized Training on Liquefied Gas Tankers (GASCO)

Specialized Training on Chemical Tankers (CHEMCO)

Seaman Identification Card (C.D.C)& Medical

Chief Officer-Indian CDC & INDOS- No: 13HL8304:Master- 1500 GRT: CDC: 2nd Officer- Panama CDC

Seafarer medical certificate (ENG1) (MCA-UK)-Expiry April 2017

Personal Information

Indian National Marital Status: Married References Available Upon Request.

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