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Dynamic and focused professional with a proven track record in the maritime sector, providing exceptional administrative support, documentation management, and problem-solving. Navigating Officer with 5+ years of maritime experience on Aframax, Medium Range, and Long-Range Tankers. Demonstrated proficiency in open and restricted waters navigation for large vessels. Appointed Lead for vessel navigation and radio communications in traffic-prone areas. Performed independent navigation in high-traffic regions like the South China Sea, Singapore, Malacca Straits, and English Channel, executing pilot orders with zero errors. Enhanced communication skills through interactions with multinational crews and personnel. Principal point of contact for port officials, inspectors, charters, logistics teams, charterers, superintendents, and authorities. Coordinated in setting up port calls, data collection, and clearances. Spearheaded port call management for over 100 ports globally. Handled immigration, customs documentation, and port clearances with 100% accuracy. Created complex trade documents, and international clearances, verifying data accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Prepared accurate export documentation. Maintained precise records of authority exchanges, invoices, and correspondence. Created reports on port costs and call efficiencies for improvements. Tracked supplier SLAs, ensuring budget adherence and timely deliveries. Established reliable partnerships with service providers through consistent outreach. Monitored and evaluated supplier performance for operational efficiency. Certified Ship's Safety and Security Officer, handled vessel safety and security aspects. Organized Safety Meetings, and reinforced procedures and policies. Implemented safety culture, conducted drills and training, and managed work/rest hours. Ensured compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISPS regulations. Achieved zero incidents by promoting safety protocols. Certified in Fire Fighting, Medical Officer providing first aid. Responsible for weather monitoring, forecasts, mapping storms and warnings. Proficient in MS Office, ERP, databases for records, requisitions, and inventories. Expertise in customer Purchase Order management. Handled inventories, raised requisitions, and managed purchases and invoices. Effectively planned and prioritized tasks in high-pressure environments. Completed jobs timely while meeting deadlines. Led teams for high-risk task execution following safety protocols. Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution and training skills.