Capt.Krishnakumar Palanivel Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Successfully oversaw the operations of a fleet comprising nine vessels, applying strategic foresight and meticulous attention to detail for smooth execution.• Played a pivotal role in supporting pre-fixture processes, ensuring the accuracy of contractual details, cargo suitability, and voyage economics to streamline chartering decisions.• Achieved consistent profitability by focusing on cost optimization and revenue protection, maintaining a robust Profit and Loss (P&L) record.• Leveraged advanced knowledge of eFleetWatch and expertise in navigating EU ETS regulations to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.• Gained in-depth familiarity with port-specific and regional regulations, ensuring flawless adherence to diverse legal requirements.• Built and sustained strong partnerships with prominent oil majors, including Shell, Chevron, Aramco, Adnoc, and Trafigura, contributing to mutually beneficial collaborations.• Exemplified excellent interpersonal skills by maintaining productive communication with ship brokers and operators from leading industry players.• Actively supported the chartering team by providing timely updates on fleet availability, enabling strategic deployment of vessels.• Worked closely with the bunker procurement team, enhancing fuel-sourcing strategies to achieve operational cost efficiency.• Monitored vessel operations rigorously, introducing measures to optimize performance and drive higher pool returns.• Ensured transparency in voyage financials by aligning estimated and actual Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) figures, promptly addressing discrepancies arising from unforeseen disruptions.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Effectively managed a fleet of 9 vessels as a Voyage Manager, overseeing operations with precision and strategic planning.• Executed voyages with a focus on revenue preservation, successfully maintaining a positive Profit and Loss (P&L) through stringent financial controls.• Showcased a profound understanding of IMOS and Veslink, leveraging this knowledge for enhanced efficiency in voyage planning and execution.• Acquired comprehensive knowledge of local regulations in diverse ports and states, ensuring seamless compliance with regional requirements.• Collaborated with major oil companies, including BP, Shell, Chevron, Idemitsu, and CAO, establishing strong professional relationships and contributing to successful partnerships.• Maintained robust communication skills, fostering positive relationships with ship brokers and operators from prominent oil majors.• Worked closely with the chartering team to provide real-time updates on vessel availability, facilitating effective employment opportunities for the fleet.• Cultivated close relationships with the bunker trading team, optimizing fuel procurement strategies to achieve cost-effective solutions for vessel operations.• Monitored vessel performance closely, implementing measures to enhance voyage efficiency and maximize pool revenues• Ensured alignment between the estimated Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) and the actual NET TCE, transparently communicating exceptions in instances of voyage disruptions caused by weather conditions

Tokyo

• Proven track record of ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant voyages while mitigating risks associated with the transportation of hazardous chemicals.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage diverse teams and build positive relationships with stakeholders.• Successfully executed and supervised day-to-day operations of chemical tankers, ensuring adherence to charter party terms, company policies, and industry regulations.• Expertise in managing vessel, port, and berth clearances, including the appointment and coordination of port agents to facilitate smooth operations.• Proficient in generating and issuing comprehensive Voyage Orders, encompassing load and discharge instructions, optimizing intakes, and ensuring compliance with Under Keel Clearance (UKC) requirements.• Demonstrated ability to make commercially sound decisions, identifying opportunities for optimal bunker procurement and maximizing voyage earnings.• Provided pre-fixture advice to Charterers, offering valuable insights on voyage feasibility and cost-effective solutions.• Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, international regulations, and industry best practices to guarantee the safe transportation of hazardous chemicals.• Implemented robust risk management strategies, conducting thorough risk assessments and proactively addressing potential hazards to minimize incidents and accidents.• Led onboard safety drills and training sessions, promoting a culture of safety awareness and ensuring the highest level of preparedness among crew members.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant maritime regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and IMDG Code, to ensure compliance and facilitate effective emergency response.• Fostered strong relationships with trading benches, Vessel Managers, Vetting & Clearance teams, Chartering & Commercial teams, and other cross-functional departments to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.

Hong Kong Sar

• Led the Management team for all safe cargo operations on chemical Tankers.• Handled the Navigation of ship in and out of ports.• Developed safe loading plan and ensured cargo shipment is loaded and discharged within the laytime available and effective use of available resources to discharge the products in quickest time.• Prepared vessel to face and get through OCIMF SIRE and CDI inspections.• Developed Drydocking plans and attended two vessels' second special survey.• Initiated and developed plans and preparation checklist for Inspections by Third party Inspectors/auditors and reduced the observations and deficiencies by 80% ensuring safe running of ships. • Supported in claims and collections of evidences protecting Owners interest

Hong Kong Sar

• Headed the Deck department on various chemical Tankers.• Planned stowage and safely handled various Hazardous chemicals namely water Sensitive, Oxygen sensitive Toxic, carcinogenic, Polymerising, Solidifying and corrosive chemicals• Have met deadlines with tank cleaning and preparation of tanks to high purity standards for loading sensitive and pure chemical products.• Developed Tank cleaning plans with safe and quick methods of achieving required standards thereby saving lot of time and money for the commercial operators.• Developed plans for reducing and compacting the Garbage accumulation onboard and ensured 0% violation and 100% pollution prevention measures compliance onboard.• Initiated Occupational safety measures to ensure all crew members are provided with a safe working environment and had achieved Zero accidents onboard ships.• Trained 20 team members for their next role and mentored them for promotion.

Hong Kong Sar

• Developed Passage plans for vessel’s safe navigation from one sea port to another• Maintained all Navigational charts and publications UpToDate corrected. • When ECDIS entered the industry, trained fellow mates in Passage planning execution and monitoring.Maintained all Electronic charts and Digital publications uptodate corrected.• Initiated a planned maintenance system for Navigational equipments and followed them.• Supervised First aid and support team onboard ship ensuring Medicine chest is fully maintained and medical facilities are readily available to all crew members.

Hong Kong Sar

• Was Incharge of Life saving appliances and Fire fighting appliances onboard ship maintenance and record keeping.• Developed periodic maintenance plans for LSA and FFA in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.• Implemented safe working practices and motivated other crew members to follow safe practices, encouraged to report near misses.• Assisted Occupational Health and safety committee in eliminating the potential health hazards and implementing mitigating measures.

Master'S Degree, Shipping Trade And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Nautical Science, First Class With Distinction

Navigation,Maritime Law,Safe handling of ships