Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Additional Certifications
References
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BANJIT SINGH DHINDSA

12 Wintercole Ct. Newnham,TAS

Summary

Nationality: Indian

D.O.B: 28-Aug-1986 (37 Years)

Marital Status: Married

Arrived in Australia : 01-Feb-2020

Current Visa status: Temporary Graduate Visa - Subclass 485

Occupation : Ship's Officer (Over 05 years experience)

Positive Skills Assessment: ANZSCO 231214

Skills assessing authority: AMSA

PTE overall score: 79 (83 / 84/73/84)

Spouse Details

Name: Manjot Dhindsa

Nationality: Indian

D.O.B: 24-Oct-1989 (34 Years)

Arrived in Australia: 19-Mar-2020

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ship's Deck Officer

Coral Expeditions
11.2022 - Current
  • Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
  • Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
  • Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports and navigation equipment to determine and direct Ship movements.
  • Streamlined ship operations by implementing efficient communication protocols among crew members.
  • Maintained compliance with maritime regulations, ensuring smooth inspections by governing bodies.
  • Optimized vessel performance by overseeing routine maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
  • Collaborated with shipboard departments to address navigation-related concerns, promoting a safe working environment for all crew members.
  • Supported vessel''s timely arrival at ports through precise navigation and close collaboration with the captain and crew.
  • Participated in emergency drills, honing skills in firefighting, damage control, and life-saving techniques for optimal crisis response.
  • Supported ship navigation by inspecting, testing and aligning equipment for proper operation.

Chief Ground Crew

Hot Air Balloon Tasmania
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for setting up, packing up, and assisting pilots with all aspects of a hot air balloon flight
  • Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
  • Drive manual vehicles including 4WDs towing trailers including cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
  • Maintain a constant liaison with landowners and other staff members, addressing any problems or positive issues
  • Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Designated First Aid Officer.
  • Conducted routine pre-flight inspections of aircraft, reviewed maintenance logbooks and Minimum Equipment List (MEL), with special attention to proper sign-offs.
  • Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.

Ship's Deck Officer

Fleet Management Limited, Hong Kong
08.2012 - 08.2019
  • Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
  • Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
  • Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports and navigation equipment to determine and direct Ship movements.
  • Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
  • Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
  • Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Maintained records of daily activities including various navigation aspects, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts
  • Developed personal safety plans and trained all crew members to meet rigorous safety expectations

Ship's Deck Cadet

Eitzen Maritime Services, Denmark
02.2008 - 02.2011
  • Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness
  • Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities to Supervising officer
  • Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures
  • Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime
  • Assisted vessel leadership in developing drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and implementing training procedures for crew members.
  • Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
  • Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness.
  • Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.

Education

Diploma of Project Management -

Australian School Of Commerce
Hobart, TAS
04.2023

Bachelor of Applied Science -

Australian Maritime College
Newnham, TAS
07.2021

Diploma of Transport And Distribution -

TAFE
New Castle, NSW
2011

Diploma in Shipping And Transportation -

ST Education & Training
Singapore
2010

Certificate in Shipping And Transportation -

ST Education & Training
Singapore
2007

Certification

  • AMSA Certificate of Competency - OOW Unlimited

- STCW endorsement

- ECDIS endorsement

- Advanced training for Chemical tanker Operations endorsement

- Advanced training for Oil tanker Operations endorsement

  • AMSA GMDSS Operator Certificate
  • AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
  • MSIC
  • AMSA Skills Assessment
  • AMSA Assessment of Qualifying sea service - Chief Mate
  • Australian Seafarer's Service Book
  • ECDIS Training Certificate with type specific training in JRC, Furuno, Transas and Anton Schutz ECDIS systems
  • Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator Certificate
  • Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate
  • Medical Care on board ship Certificate
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
  • Bridge Resource Management Certificate
  • Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarisation Certificate
  • Ship Security Officer Certificate
  • Dynamic Positioning Induction Course

Additional Certifications

  • Full Australian Driver's License - Car and Motorcycle
  • License To Perform High Risk Work – Forklift
  • White Card – Construction
  • Responsible Service Of Alcohol (RSA)
  • Working with Vulnerable People card
  • Public Passenger Vehicle License
  • National Police Check
  • COVID Vaccination Certificate

References

1. John Allen

Director / Chief Pilot

Hot Air Balloon Tasmania

Ph: +61 407 238 104

Email: john@hotairballoontasmania.com.au


2. Capt. Manmohan Jit Singh

Elegant Marine Services Pvt Ltd.

(As Agent for Fleet Management Ltd, Hong Kong)

Ph: +91 172 416 7201

Mob: +91 708 721 6300

Email: mjs@elegantship.com


3. Capt. K.S. Sujlana

General Manager

Elegant Marine Services Pvt Ltd.

(As Agent for Fleet Management Ltd, Hong Kong)

Ph: +91 172 475 1200

Mob: +91 981 572 2663

Email: karamjitsujlana@elegantship.com


Timeline

Ship's Deck Officer

Coral Expeditions
11.2022 - Current

Chief Ground Crew

Hot Air Balloon Tasmania
08.2020 - 11.2022

Ship's Deck Officer

Fleet Management Limited, Hong Kong
08.2012 - 08.2019

Ship's Deck Cadet

Eitzen Maritime Services, Denmark
02.2008 - 02.2011

Diploma of Project Management -

Australian School Of Commerce

Bachelor of Applied Science -

Australian Maritime College

Diploma of Transport And Distribution -

TAFE

Diploma in Shipping And Transportation -

ST Education & Training

Certificate in Shipping And Transportation -

ST Education & Training
BANJIT SINGH DHINDSA