Global Operations Shipping

Capt. Samuel M. Arava

Maritime Management Global Operations Logistics & Administration

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Jamaica Visas: USA & Canada

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Profile

Dynamic maritime leader with 40+ years of ship-to-shore expertise. Proven success in global shipping, port development, logistics, and administration. Skilled in building international business hubs, leading multicultural teams, and driving operational excellence with cost-effective solutions.

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Core Expertise:

️ Regulations: ISM ISPS SOLAS MARPOL STCW IMDG

Leadership: Strategy, growth, service launches

Operations: Port & vessel mgmt, voyage optimization

Finance: Cost control, fund mgmt, profitability

People: Recruitment, psychometric testing, HR mgmt

️ Technical: Dry docking, bunker mgmt, class compliance

Crisis: Fire, collision, pollution, emergency response

Stakeholders: Govts, port authorities, classification societies

Career Snapshot (Timeline / Flow work)

2018–Present Maritime Consultant

Global projects in shipping, port layouts & trading logistics.

2017–2018 MD, H&P Services (Jamaica)

Led 4 consortium firms in logistics, dredging & dry docking.

2017 Professor, Caribbean Maritime Univ.

Taught Maritime Law; exams & curriculum design.

2013–2017 Port Development Consultant

Seabed surveys, infra design, govt negotiations.

2005–2013 Regional Director, ZIM (Americas)

Launched SAX, MAX, AGX; improved performance & profitability.

2004–2005 Country Manager, ZIM India

Managed logistics hubs, launched RTW Mega Service.

2003–2004 Chief Marine Superintendent, SICAL

Supervised 14 vessels, dry docking, ISM/ISPS compliance.

1994–2003 Ship’s Command, ZIM/Gold Star (HK)

Promoted Fleet Captain for flagship vessel.

1977–1994 Pan Ocean Navigation (Singapore)

Advanced from Cadet to Master Mariner.

Education & Certifications

️ Class 1 Deck Officer (Unlimited) Master Mariner

Member: CMMI (India) MNI (UK)

Key Achievements

️ Launched major global shipping lines & services

️ Delivered multimillion-dollar operational savings

️ Built multicultural, high-performing global teams

️ Established & expanded shipping networks worldwide

Beyond Maritime

Mega sea port projects Clean energy research (H, ammonia, solar, wind, ocean)

Hydroponics & aquaponics initiatives

Community & NGO partnerships, incl. Missionaries of the Poor

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