General Manager Executive

Professional Summary

A Master Mariner (Class *) of unlimited trade, accomplished leadership and absorbed professional expertise in the maritime industry, having been associated for 20 years + in senior managerial position which includes but not limited to ship management and operations, chartering and maritime flag administration.

Organized and accomplished administrative tasks with professional ism in busy surroundings, rapidly assimilating and learning process applicable to operations, consistently supporting senior managers and facilitating the efficient running of the Administration.

Meticulous in my approach to data collection and presentation, I set up and maintain records, incorporating critical information and running high quality reports and analyses in the requisite style and format.

Skills

Maritime Administration

Marine Surveyor / Inspector

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Marine Casualty investigation

Mentoring & Coaching

Proactive decision maker

Cost effective professional

Competencies in managing entire range of Managerial functions

Port State and Flag State competence

Leadership skills in personal development

Core Competencies.

Ship Management and Chartering.

Cargo condition and quantity survey, On- hire/off hire, Bunker & Draft Survey.

Judgment and Decision Making

IMO and T-MOU proficient

Team building, Training & relationship building

Casualty Investigation

Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership & Support

Professional Experience

National Maritime Safety Authority Acting Executive Manager, Maritime Operation 03/2017-05/2018

Papua New Guinea

Responsible for entire spectrum of survey activities of the Administration.

Provided administrative support to the inspection team.

Maintained a flawless communication with the departmental stuff.

Responsible for executing operation of divisions - ship registration, Navigational Aids, Pilotage, Hydrography, Seafarer Qualifications, Marine Environment protection and Search & Rescue.

Engaged with International and Governmental agencies, in particular with IMO,IALA, AHO, AMSA, T-MOU,

Aus-aid, ADB and other flag administrations for mutual benefits and co-operation;

Formulated policies and prepared budgets for the operational departments in line with Corporate Plan.

Provided directions to the organization on technical, operational and safety matters.

National Maritime Safety Authority Manager, Surveys & Inspection 05/2011-02/2017

Papua New Guinea

Managed Flag State and Port State control affairs, surveys & Inspection in line with National and International laws / regulations.

Liaising with stakeholders on regulatory matters as per the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act.

Casualty investigation as per MSA & IMO casualty investigation code.

Supervise in-house training of inspectors in line with the IMO and T-MOU guidelines where great success achieved in upgrading skills of national ship inspectors.

AL united Maritime Pte Ltd General Manager 09/1996-04/2011

Singapore.

Successfully managed shipping operations of the company primarily engaged in global trade of bagged and bulk commodities on owned and chartered vessel.

Vessel chartered according to business plans and volumes of cargo on terms best suited.

Knowledge of international maritime safety regulations and legislation covering environmental issues including pollution prevention as well as hazardous cargo transportation and handling regulations.

Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision.

Liaise with PNI club on crew/cargo claims and insurance matters.

Evaluate the performance of vendors, contract employees, or other service providers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.

Responded to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.

Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, other performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions or service improvements.

Professional Qualification.

Master Mariner, Class 1 (Unlimited).

Training

2011 - Manila amendments (2010) to the STCW convention in Fiji - IMO.

2011 - Flag State implementation & Port state control with emphasis on MARPOL - IMO.

2012 - Implementation of the voluntary IMO members state Audit Scheme in Fiji -IMO.

2013 - Port State control training in Port Moresby under T-MOU expert mission.

2013 - Ballast water management compliance monitoring & Enforcement -IMO and SPREP.

2014 - Regional Training course on Assessment and examination of Seafarers in Fiji - IMO.

2016 - IMO Member State Audit (IMSAS) work shop in Port Moresby - IMO

2016 - National consultation workshop on the Ballast Water Management Strategy- IMO/SPREP

2017 - Attended third Joint Ministerial conference in Vancouver - Canada.

2017 - Workshop on FAL convention under IMO - Bangkok

2017 - Workshop on the Cape Town Convention on the safety of fishing vessel- Cook Island

2017 - Seminar on IOPC in Los Angles

2017 - IMO Assembly meeting in London.

Language Spoken: English, Bengali, Hindi and Greek.

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