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Singapore

• Responsible for the LPSQ departments of two large ship management companies in the APAC region (Singapore & Hong Kong), covering 200+ vessels of all types (Container, Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, Oil Tanker, LPG, Chemical Tanker).• Conducted casualty investigations for large incidents under global media attention.• Involved in the TMSA process, preparation and response/rectification for the managed offices.

Singapore

• Working at a Group/Corporate level for an international shipping company, overseeing ship management offices and LPSQ operations in the APAC region.• Carried out reviews of incident and inspection data and followed up with a detailed analysis and suggested improvements, identified weak areas and communicated the results to stakeholders.• Contributed to the development of the Group Outbreak Management Plan during the initial outbreak of COVID-19.• Advised and guided local LPSQ Superintendents to improve quality and outcomes of various LPSQ issues.• Executed a short-term, intensive project to directly mentor and coach an SMC LPSQ department to solve inherent quality issues with their data and understanding of core concepts.• Contributed to the Group level projects as a project sponsor to guide project teams from concept to completion and provide advice during the project management process.• Started developing an Investigation Review process to critically analyse investigations and emergencies once they are fully completed with the overall aim of increasing efficiency, strengthening best practices, and incorporating lessons learnt.

Singapore

• Implemented best practice strategies developed in London to the Singapore fleet.• Successfully transferred and integrated an existing fleet into a new management structure.• Coached team members to improve personal and professional development.• Regularly managed and led emergency response teams globally.• Conducted detailed investigations into a wide range of incidents and accidents with various severities.• Developed and implemented fleet wide root cause analysis and development of corrective/preventative actions.• Maintained continuous compliance with international maritime regulations.• Developed and improved relationships with key accounts, stakeholders and external bodies.• Developed and led strategies to improve the performance of managed fleet KPIs related to PSC, injuries, near miss reporting, internal & external audits.

London, United Kingdom

DPA/CSO role for a modern fleet of container ships - Responsible for quality, safety, security and environmental management (QHSE, HSEQ)• Recruited and developed a junior and inexperienced team to be a strong, well rounded, fully functioning and proactive team which resulted in excellent KPI performance and high efficiency.• Implemented multiple internal initiatives to drive performance and cascade values and safety culture to different departments and vessels.• Created a new systematic approach for assessing vessel performance based on non-traditional performance indicators resulting in a more focused assessment and higher attention for high risk vessels.• Developed a project management framework to increase department efficiency and accuracy resulting in improved performance and productivity of team members.• Coached team members to ensure continuous and productive personal and professional development for individuals.• Oversaw a large increase in managed vessel numbers in a short period of time and ensured that vessels were fully compliant, the Company SMS was implemented effectively and the CMA CGM culture was instilled on board.• Arranged and conducted training and preparation for external audits and ISO certification which were given without issue.• Developed and implemented a Graduate Scheme initiative to solve a medium-long term recruitment problem which was supported by senior management.• Carried out multiple investigations for a wide range of incidents on board vessels with a high level of attention to detail, fact finding, causal analysis and recommendations.

London, United Kingdom

• Implemented a systematic structure to ensure that team responses were tracked and filed correctly.• Coached new team members joining the department and ensured their integration to the team and wider office as well as ensuring their performance and efficiency were raised to a high level as soon as possible.• Assisted with regular reporting of KPIs, vessel performance and preventative actions to senior management.• Undertook multiple in-depth reviews of various SMS procedures and gave recommendations for change which were subsequently adopted.• Continued to Safety, Security and Environmental Supervisor (as below) role to a high standard

London, United Kingdom

• Developed an excellent rapport with senior officers on board to develop cooperation and safety culture.• Carried out in depth and high quality audits on vessels worldwide, integrating multiple regulatory scopes and communicating detailed feedback and rectification plans to all stakeholders involved in the vessel management• Tackled challenging KPIs with a determination to ensure high quality and performance which were ultimately achieved.• Created a strong and resilient relationship with external bodies (Class, Flag, Owners).• Ensured vessel compliance with international regulations (ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO 9/14/18001, STCW etc.).

London, United Kingdom

• Conducted analysis of Client claims to establish industry trends.• Prepared and delivered analysis to Clients with root cause and suggested corrective/preventative actions.• Provided internal support to various departments on a wide range of marine and technical matters.• Developed and implemented loss prevention initiatives internally and externally.• Participated in a number of committees and working groups with in the International Group of P&I Clubs.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Progressed quickly from initial employment as a safety assistant to Marine Safety Officer. • Managed a challenging fleet of bulk carriers of various ages, trades and conditions.• Constructed and implemented a full Safety Management System and was responsible for general QHSE/HSEQ implementation.• Undertook ISM and ISPS audits of vessels and conducted follow up, correction and prevention of items found.• Carried out PSC preparation inspections to ensure poor condition vessels were ready for external inspection.• Undertook partial technical management for vessels during superintendent absences.• Travelled at short notice to clear vessel PSC detentions and ensured proper follow up and prevention of issues raised.

Worldwide

Cadet serving on a variety of vessels - Ro-Ro, Container and General Cargo