He brings over 30 years of comprehensive maritime industry experience, both at sea and ashore. encompassing extensive sailing tenure and senior shore-based leadership roles within global ship management. He is seasoned Master Mariner with 49 months of command experience on Product Tankers and VLCCs, he has developed strong capability in safe navigation, crew management, tanker operations, and commercial performance.
Ashore, he has served in key management positions, including Head of Crewing, Operations & Quality for a London-based ship management company, and later Head of Quality, DPA & CSO for a Mumbai-based shipping organization—overseeing fleets comprising Aframax, Suezmax, LPG, Product Tankers and Bulk Carriers.
His expertise includes ISM/ISPS/MLC compliance, SIRE vetting readiness, PSC preparation, internal audits, SMS development, crew competency management, safety culture enhancement, and TMSA implementation. He also brings experience in flag documentation, fleet training, and dry-docking support.
A strong advocate of professional development, he has contributed to maritime education as a faculty member at a Mumbai maritime institute.