Robin Allen Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Worldwide

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