Profile Summary
Strategic Architect with more than 10 years of rich experience in multiple
phases of Operations, Commercial & Legal Management in Ship spares clearance & Delivery, Shipping Operations, offshore projects management, Marine & Transport Divisions
Developed contacts with shipping companies, shipping agents and port officials; responded to inquiries related to Qatari ports information on port rules & regulations, immigration / customs procedures
Expertise in executing vessel & cargo coordination with standard knowledge of government policies, regulations & provisions of customs; experienced in managing Tankers, on & offshore operations, Bulk, general cargo vessels, Navy vessels
Experience of playing a vital role of conciliator between various stakeholders directly interested in running the ship vessel owners, the vessel’s crew and the crew manning company
Delivered offshore project for McDermott Eastern Hemisphere Ltd, STFA marine, Euronav Ship management, Millennium offshore, Hyundai heavy industries, Target Engineering, Japan Drilling, Ensco Offshore, Noble Drilling, Northern Offshore etc.
Possess negotiating skills and understanding of market movement developed through exhaustive reading of market reports
Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to motivate individual peak performances; possess strong negotiation skills Trainings
Effective Business Writing (EBW)
Oil & Gas Support Service Course, Shipping Agency Operations, Advanced Oil & Gas
Global English Program, QHSSE Awareness Training
Personal & Professional Development
Core Competencies
Soft Skills
Career Timeline
Notable Accomplishments Across the Career
Delivered following projects:
o Ship spares clearance, delivery – Temporary Import of vessel & cargo, vessel clearance, Project change of vessel, Permanent import and export for various project in Qatari water for different offshore projects. o Offshore Installation Campaigns: Ras Gas Barzan & FAXP & QP Bulhanine & NFA projects in 2017 to 2018, Ras Gas Barzan & FAXP & QP Bulhanine & NFA projects in 2016 o Major projects currently going on : Bul Hanine, hook up, QG 3& 4 o Rig Hakuryu 12 : for Al Shaheen field under NORTH OIL COMPANY (offshore support services) o Rig Ensco 112 : for Al Shaheen field under NORTH OIL COMPANY (offshore support services) o The Barzan Offshore Project
KALESH SIVADASAN
Operations Management Commercial & Shipping
Operations Offshore projects management Strategic Sales Planning
Operations Management
Shipping Operations
Vessel & Cargo Operations
Ship spares clearance &
Delivery
Trading Activities
Logistic Operations
Liaising & Coordination
Relationship Management
Team Building & Leadership
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2009-
2012
2012 -
Present
Trans-Continental
Shipping, Manama,
Bahrain
Gulf Agency Company
W.L.L, Doha, Qatar
Professional Experience
Gulf Agency Company W.L.L, Doha, Qatar Since Jul’12 Growth Path:
Supervisor – Ship Spares – Marine / Oil & Gas Operation Since oct’20 Senior Shipping Executive – Marine / Oil & Gas Operation Apr’15 – Oct’20 Shipping Executive – Marine / Oil & Gas Operation Jul’12 – Apr’15 Key Result Areas:
Supervising Ship Spares for all type of cargo importation and export procedure through land, air and water including vessel temporary importation including on board cargo, project change of vessel etc. Relationship with Government Authorities : For smooth clearance of cargo keeping good relation ship with customs, ICT, EPC, MOI, Qatar Steel, Qatar Chamber ……
Receiving shipping instructions from clients for export shipments and transforming the data to the global documentation systems & coordinating with forwarders for releasing the bills of lading Managing all procedures of trading including various formalities in shipping, documentation for clearance of consignments and logistics
Supervising Ship Agents for all type of vessels like (General / Bulk cargo, RO-RO, tankers, passengers, Military, offshore support vessels, Rig, accommodation barges )
Arranging and Coordinating on smooth operation for offshore movements/ support like crew changes, chopper arrangements, ship spares, husbandry SERVICES, bunkering
Analyzing and negotiating with sub-contractors terms & conditions (with assistance from BMSS / Procurement Manager) Liaising between the department and the GAC Group Management /other GAC companies/other departments of GAC Qatar on matters of mutual concern
Updating the vessel owner / charterer about port restriction, port infrastructure, average stay for a vessel and port vessel line up Supervising cargo operations, updating principals about vessel performance & finalizing disbursement account Coordinating vessels as per the requirement of organization & planning to meet the forthcoming requirement Mentoring the Documentation Team and India Agency on customer’s issue & documentation related matters for achieving given documentation KPI
Negotiating contractual terms & conditions with global/ local suppliers to meet project requirement and drove the localization discussion with the various global suppliers
Evolving category strategies, maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers and ensuring successful implementation and support of these strategies
Leading cost negotiations with Regional and Global Suppliers to deliver annual cost targets and managing activities for logistics, supply chain management, import & export and vendor development Training & mentoring team members; creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities
& motivates high performance amongst team member
Highlights:
Assisted in the management of Ship spares clearances / Supply / Tug’s / Rig’s & other crafts requiring inward / outward clearance in Qatar
Liaised with Port Authorities & ensure timely inward / outward clearance of vessel’s / crafts as per expectations of agency nominator Managed tankers at Al Shaheen terminal and Halul Terminal in coordination with North Oil Company and Qatar Petroleum Ensured best and reliable “Owners Representative” service to clients Monitored first aid, firefighting training, defensive driving trainings as per Head/Department Manager nominated GAC Qatar Employees Complied with GAC Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policy and GAC HSSE Manual procedures respecting industrial and personal safety and environmental precautions Previous Experience
Trans-Continental Shipping, Manama, Bahrain as Shipping Executive – Operations Jul’09 – Jun’12 Highlights:
Assisted in the management of Supply / Tug’s / Rig’s & other crafts requiring inward / outward clearance in Qatar Arranged berthing / cargo operation of RO-RO vessels & cruise vessel Prepared shipping documents likes Bills of Lading, export cargo manifest, Mate’s receipt & statement of fact Education
MBA in Port & Shipping Management from National Institute of Business Management in 2016 B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Kerala University, Kerala, India in 2004 Other Courses:
P.G Diploma In Computer Applications,
Advanced GAC energy services, Shipping agency operations, Oil & Gas support service, Tender & Bid management, Personal & professional development – Certified by DNV GL : ISO 29990 Personal Details
Date of Birth: 22nd May 1982
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam
Address: Post.Box.No:6534, Doha, Qatar
Marital Status: Married; No. Of Dependents: 03
Nationality: Indian
Driving License: Qatar Driving License Visa Status: RP (NOC available) Passport: M8511469 valid upto 19/10/2025