Experience

Oceanex Inc.

• Canada
• Maritime Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President - Marine Fleet Operations

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation and long-term planning of marine assets as a member of the senior executive team. Responsibilities include vessel maintenance, dry docks, new builds, fuel management program, crewing, training and labour relations, compliance, health and safety, ISO/ISM, marine operations budget and fleet renewal program.



The Viswa Group

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO, Viswa Scrubbers China

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  Shanghai City, China On January 1, 2020, the marine industry will have to be ready for the landmark regulation passed by the International Maritime Organization regarding the control of SOx emissions from engines using marine heavy fuel. At Viswa Scrubbers, our team has brought to market a unique, innovative and patented design that delivers superior scrubbing while providing maximum value to our customers. Our vision is to be the most trusted solution providers specializing in energy needs and testing and in… Show more On January 1, 2020, the marine industry will have to be ready for the landmark regulation passed by the International Maritime Organization regarding the control of SOx emissions from engines using marine heavy fuel. At Viswa Scrubbers, our team has brought to market a unique, innovative and patented design that delivers superior scrubbing while providing maximum value to our customers. Our vision is to be the most trusted solution providers specializing in energy needs and testing and in environmental and emission goals. We want to be more than a vendor. We want to be a partner in solving problems for our customers. Link: http://theviswagroup.com/scrubber.html Show less



Seaspan Corporation

• Canada
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Asset Integrity & Fleet Management

  • 2016 - Aug 2018

  Vancouver, Canada Area Director, Asset Integrity (2018) • Managed major repairs of 100+ ships in shipyards/dry-docks with project costs of ~$5M USD per ship. Negotiated contract for repair costs with shipyards worldwide and maintained relationships with shipyards and suppliers. Involved in reviewing shipyard performance and provided feedback to shipyard owners and executive management. Director, Fleet Management (2016 - 2018) • Leadership role for safe, reliable and economic operations of the fleet of… Show more Director, Asset Integrity (2018) • Managed major repairs of 100+ ships in shipyards/dry-docks with project costs of ~$5M USD per ship. Negotiated contract for repair costs with shipyards worldwide and maintained relationships with shipyards and suppliers. Involved in reviewing shipyard performance and provided feedback to shipyard owners and executive management. Director, Fleet Management (2016 - 2018) • Leadership role for safe, reliable and economic operations of the fleet of 50+ ships. Managed team of 25+ consisting of fleet managers, superintendents, purchasing teams, technical coordinators and administrative staff. Liaised with: Procurement; Finance; Projects and Technology; Health, Safety, Environment & Quality; and onboard staffing which supported ship operations. • Managed operating expenses of the 100+ ships within budgets of ~ $90M USD per year. Effectively monitored expenses and ensured all reporting employees adhered to company policies and procedures without compromising the safe and reliable operation of ships. • Turned around and reduced downtime of ships to less than 1% as a result of strategic operations planning, technical expertise, and providing regular feedback and mentoring to ship and shore-based teams. • Reduced lost time injuries onboard ships to below 1%, which exceeded company’s key performance metric. • Achieved zero environmental pollution incidence, which met company’s policy of environmental protection. • Worked closely with global charterer customers, responded to request in a timely manner and addressed and resolved operational issues quickly and professionally. Contributed to reducing fuel consumption on ships which resulted in material customer cost savings.

• Director, Procurement & Technical Services / Manager, Procurement & Technical Services

  • 2006 - 2016

  Vancouver, Canada Area Procurement: • Leadership role for the maintenance and development of comprehensive procurement policies and procedures; established and managed favorable 100+ vendors relationships to ensure competitive pricing and effective service levels. Addressed vendor performance issues and acted as the main point of contact for general performance-related communications. Managed contracts in close cooperation with legal team. Applied strategic sourcing and logistics to key stores, spare parts and… Show more Procurement: • Leadership role for the maintenance and development of comprehensive procurement policies and procedures; established and managed favorable 100+ vendors relationships to ensure competitive pricing and effective service levels. Addressed vendor performance issues and acted as the main point of contact for general performance-related communications. Managed contracts in close cooperation with legal team. Applied strategic sourcing and logistics to key stores, spare parts and major operating expenses. Technical Services: • Reviewed fleet-wide technical issues and vessels performance per charter party agreement. • Acted as technical resource to fleet operations teams and roving Superintendents. • Managed pre-purchase inspection of second-hand ships before acquisition. • Monitored new international and national requirements closely and took corrective action to stay in compliance with modification of existing equipment or retrofits on operating ships. • Trained, mentored and familiarized ship and shore staff designated for taking delivery of new build ships to ensure safe operations. • Trained ship and shore management staff on new technology and equipment. • Active participation, at time in leadership role, in handling emergency situations on board the company’s vessels. • Investigated accidents and near misses of technical nature to ensure post-accident root cause analysis occurs and corrective actions taken on board ships.

• Standards & Procedures Technical Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Vancouver, Canada Area • Involved in development and employment of Safety Management Systems of technical nature to ensure compliance, record-keeping and preparation for: o ISM code certification o ISO standards systems compliance and future certification o IMO, USCG and other (inter)national regulations • Leadership role in developing and implementing pilot project with main engine maker to reduce lubricant consumption on ships which resulted in reduction of cylinder oil consumption by 50% and saved the… Show more • Involved in development and employment of Safety Management Systems of technical nature to ensure compliance, record-keeping and preparation for: o ISM code certification o ISO standards systems compliance and future certification o IMO, USCG and other (inter)national regulations • Leadership role in developing and implementing pilot project with main engine maker to reduce lubricant consumption on ships which resulted in reduction of cylinder oil consumption by 50% and saved the company ~$10M USD per year since 2005 as lubricating oil cost comprise the second highest component of ships’ OPEX. • Leadership role in researching and implementing new Cargo Loading Software in 2004 to optimize cargo loading. Conducted training sessions for ship staff and Charterer’s cargo planners. This project resulted in increased intake of cargo and thus increased revenue. • Leadership role in re-evaluating main and auxiliary equipment’s time between overhauls while working closely with equipment makers together with own hands—on experience of 20 years at sea. Main engine time between overhauls was successfully increased from yearly interval to 5 yearly intervals, thus saving considerable spare parts and labour costs.

• Operations Superintendent

  • 2002 - 2004

  Vancouver, Canada Area Operations Superintendent (2002 - 2004) • Responsible for all matters relating to assigned shops for technical, HSEQ, crewing, purchasing and accounting as well as operational matters to ensure safe, reliable and economic vessel operation. • Managed class and statutory certification status, condition of class and arranged for the necessary surveys, follow-up repairs and services. Visited ships regularly to verify upkeep of vessels and conducted performance appraisals of Masters and Chief… Show more Operations Superintendent (2002 - 2004) • Responsible for all matters relating to assigned shops for technical, HSEQ, crewing, purchasing and accounting as well as operational matters to ensure safe, reliable and economic vessel operation. • Managed class and statutory certification status, condition of class and arranged for the necessary surveys, follow-up repairs and services. Visited ships regularly to verify upkeep of vessels and conducted performance appraisals of Masters and Chief Engineers. • Prepared detailed operating budgets for ships and ensured budgets were met.



APL

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sea Going Experience

  • 1982 - 1999

  Singapore Chief Engineer on board large container ships, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, multipurpose ships and passenger ferries (1987-1999): • Managed the overall administration and operation of the technical department to ensure all machinery and equipment was operated and maintained in an efficient manner in order to support safe navigation in compliance with company’s safety management system and international regulations. • • Managed, budgeted and controlled the requisition of spare parts… Show more Chief Engineer on board large container ships, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, multipurpose ships and passenger ferries (1987-1999): • Managed the overall administration and operation of the technical department to ensure all machinery and equipment was operated and maintained in an efficient manner in order to support safe navigation in compliance with company’s safety management system and international regulations. • • Managed, budgeted and controlled the requisition of spare parts, repairs, supplies and equipment. First, Second and Third Engineer positions on Bulk Carriers and Chemical Tankers (1982 - 1987): • Responsible for carrying out various engineering duties on board as assigned by Chief Engineer and stipulated in the company’s Safety Management System. Show less