A veteran of the shipping & logistics industry in India. Currently Director at Kodee Shipping & Logistics Private Limited. Previously been with GAC India for 26 years and had setup and was successfully heading the Oil & Gas department which handled major EPC projects, survey projects, cable laying projects and diving projects in East and West Coast of India.Has handled all types of cargo vessels including passenger vessels, navy vessels, drill ships, research vessels, pipe laying vessels, submersibles, HLVs, cable laying vessels, survey vessels, diving vessels, AHTs, supply vessels etc.Also, clearance of platform jackets, modular structures, ROVs, air and set diving, pipes, cables etc.Wide experience and has excellent reputation with authorities [port, customs, ministries (ONGC, MOPNG, DGH, DG Shipping, FODAG etc.)]Been instrumental in setting up the Oil & Gas support service department (logistics/projects/warehousing/3PL) for GAC India with prime focus on marketing and business development, guidance on clearance procedure, P&L, business strategy plan, planning and project execution, billing & recovery and training staff.Achievements:Has set up warehousing operations in Kakinada and Mumbai for offshore clients. Set the documentation advisory (SOP) for obtaining various ministry clearance for vessel clearance, material clearance and crew change.Built a team of competent professionals in customs clearance, documentation, vessel and crew handling & warehousing.