Chong Kenneth
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Experience
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Hafnia
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Singapore
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
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Singapore
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Vessel Operator (DPP/CPP)
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2023
• Responsible for the preparing of required documents / questionnaires / stowplans to potential Charterer's queries; provide Certificates as required; and other information during pre-fixture • Maintain up to date voyage files and Daily position listing of assigned ships. Coordinate with ships masters, ships' owners and port agents for smooth entry to the ports, loading/unloading cargo, etc • Responsible for sending voyage order to the master, LOI, Heating instruction, checking stowage, checking Bills of Lading, monitoring cargo heating/ • Sending daily ship movement to all stakeholders. • To handle day to day negotiations with agents for agency fees, appointing approved agents, instructing agents and Ship Masters and monitoring voyage performance. • Ensures funds are deposited with appointed port agents to meet planned disbursements. • Liaises with the disbursement operator to ensure port agents use tugs from contracted towage companies in ports where agreement exist. • Initiate lay-time calculations (Preparations of Demurrage calculations and negotiation with charterer) • As per Charter party agreements, calculating, invoicing and collection of Freight/Hire and bunker payments from Charterers. • Dealing, on behalf of owners, with Charterers' complaints and reporting to Management as required. • On completion of the voyage, handling collection of Freight/Hire moneys/Reimbursements from Charterers as per the Charter Party. • Monitor Bunkers, Third Party Claims and damages and Charterers' expenses as per voyage requirements. • Plan, coordinate and monitor the 3 phrases if time Charter (pre-time Charter, during time Charter and prior completion of time Charter ) • Mentor, Train and Guide new members of the team Show less
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Operation Executive (Oil Tankers/Bunker Barges)
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
• Monitoring and maintaining of operational vessels daily reports, class documents and forms as well as validity of certificates (ISM/ISPS) • Monitoring of vessels operational status and liaising with relevant surveyors (SIRE inspection/ Class survey) • Assisting Operation Manager in his day-to-day assignments • Liaising with charterer in operational roles & relevant third parties in terms of operational vessels’ requirements with clients • Maintaining and upkeep of vessels operational and technical reports, monthly reports (PMS) • Sourcing and purchasing of ship spares/critical parts from vendors/suppliers/chandlers and arrange the delivery to vessels • Assisting in updating vessels operational and technical costs • Coordinating with charterer/shipmasters/relevant authorities and service providers for the smooth handing of ship arrival at Singapore for cargo operations and bunkering • Preparing and drafting of the charter party contacts (Time charter) • Sending arrival instructions to vessel and arranging for the entry and departure formalities. • Arranging immigration formalities for ship and crew movements with ICA (arrival and departure clearance) • Submission of cargo declaration to the relevant authorities (MPA/Customs) for the cargoes (MFO/MGO) that brought in to Sin. • Arranging of pilot and tugs as required Show less
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Wilhelmsen group
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Norway
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor
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Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
Supervisor (Liferaft Department) • Lead Service team in the Liferaft service station. • Follow quality standards, safety guidelines when working in house or onboard. • Follow quality standards that comply to IMO regulations such Solas Regulations. • Follow quality standards, and FRS (Fire Rescue Safety) service concept routines according to corporate objectives when executing service work. • Checking of Vessel Locs (ETA/ETD) from Portnet/Marinet/Agents • Arrange work permit • Prepare necessary documentation and certification when needed for vessel. • Carry out quality control checks • Practice Cost Control • Control overtime. • Ensure smooth running of service jobs. • Introduce or implement good working methods. • Feedback on job progress. • Contribute and assess information on work quality or cancelled/refused jobs for purposes of Q.A. follow up • Responsible for following up with sales from ship owners for Life rafts etc… • Providing the sales quotation for the equipments the customers needs • Responsible for up keeping good HSE(Health, Safety and Environment) practices as laid down by the company during your employment at all time. • Responsible for invoicing of orders during every month end. Show less
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Assistant Engineer
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Sep 2008 - May 2010
• Responsible for following up with sales from ship owners for Inflatable boats, Life rafts, Life jackets and etc… • Providing the sales quotation for the equipments the customers needs • Follow up on customer visits and going on site support • Commissioning of life rafts, Inflatable boats onboard the ships • Going overseas for commissioning of life rafts, Inflatable boats onboard the ships • Commissioning of Sewage treatment plant (EVAC equipments) • Coordinate life raft servicing support (collection and delivery of life rafts) for customers • Repair life rafts and perform quality check on repaired rafts • Ensure timely servicing and delivery of life raft Show less
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Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
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Singapore
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Advisor
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
Provide customers with financial planning advice and solutions through Prudential insurance plans • Obtained specific insurance qualifications HI, M5 and M9 Provide customers with financial planning advice and solutions through Prudential insurance plans • Obtained specific insurance qualifications HI, M5 and M9
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Education
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Singapore Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma, Shipping operations n Management -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma, Multimedia infocomm technology