Capt Alex Mathew Email and Phone Number

1) Post fixture operations of tanker vessels on time and voyage charter with substantial knowledge of respective charter parties and associated rider clauses. 2) Prompt and Timely submission of charter hire invoices , freight invoices , bunker reimbursement invoices and demurrage invoices to charterers and or brokers with frequent follow up for remittance of funds 3)Counter charter hire or demurrage claims from charterers . Chase for receivables after countering the above claims .4)Maintain, analyze record of off hires /breakdowns and implement mitigating measures in conjunction with the technical team with aim of zero claims from charterers.5)Bunker planning and co-ordinating with bunkering desk on the stems.6)Agency selection and appointment and approval of agents PDA and FDA for payments .7)Ensuring vessels are covered with adequate insurance policies as per the voyage fixture Liase with the respective vessels Pni club for LOI’S , LOU’S and third party claims.8)Obtain vessel clearance from terminal, charterers and provide clarifications, preventive and corrective action if required . 9)Inspection of fleet vessels on a regular basis to ensure vessel are maintained to regulatory, company , vetting and industry standards .10)Interviewing and selection of Master and chief officer for the vessels under my charge. On joining when SISL had fleet size of 8 vessels, we had a smaller team in office , I was also responsible for the below :-a) Vetting compliance for all fleet vessels .b) Inspection of prospective vessels for purchase and submitting inspection reports to the management.c) Conducting of internal audits for ensuring vessels compliance as per Safety Management system of the company . d) Initiation of gap analysis for TMSA rating of the company .

As the GM operations and owners representative my prime responsibility was to keep a close check and liaison with our ship management company.1) Monitor the performance of our technical managers in terms of operating expenses within the agreed budget / variance and initiate cost control measures . Monitor the daily operations of vessels, spare management /approval , bunkers /lubes ,crewing, budgeting etc .2) Investigate and analyze breakdowns and offhires and ensure implementation of mitigating measures by the managers to prevent recurrence.3) Entering the fleet vessels with underwriters towards PNI club , Hull and Machinery cover and responsible all insurance related aspects of the vessel.4) Inspection of vessels for prospective purchase , negotiate on the MOA terms and undertake formalities for class / flag entry on acquisition of the vessel .5) Organize meetings with vendors ie suppliers , workshops , OEMS , Bunker and lube traders to negotiate competitive rates for their services 6)Business development aspects of the company focusing on new takeovers, projecting ourselves as emerging entrants into the INDIAN market .

B) ISO TANK CONTAINERS ( STOLT) MAY 2012 –JULY 2013)From MAY 2012 onward was working with the STOLT ISO TANK CONTAINERS AGENCY DIVISION of J.M.BAXI & CO. Stolt are the one of the market leaders in chemical transportation and storage having their own chemical vessels , ISO tank Containers and storage terminals across the world. As ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER , I was in charge of a 14 member team handling the operations of ISO tank containers (import and export) and reporting to the VICE PRESIDENT. My responsibilities in the above role was logistics management and quick turnaround of ISO tanks owned and hired by STOLT .A) Vessel Operations ( AGENCY ) ( NOV’2010 – MAY 2012 )I used to report to the VICE PRESIDENT ( STOLT AGENCY DIVISION) and was In charge of a seven member team involved in handling vessel operations for a major chemical parcel tanker company STOLT TANKERS. Their v/ls import about 1.8 million tons of chemicals every year and call most of the major/ non major ports in INDIA especially Kandla , Mumbai and JNPT . I was responsible for agency operations and ensuring smooth and efficient liaison with principals , v/ls masters, cargo receivers, port officials and our agency local offices for quick turnaround of our v/ls calling various Indian Ports. Keep principals updated with the latest developments and planned developments across various ports in INDIA.

Sailed as an deck officer in various ranks on crude vessels and as a Master with a single company Dynacom Tankers Management Limited gaining substantial knowledge of Oil tankers, safety regulations, Dry-docks, ship repair and multitude of other Merchant Navy functionalities.