KANU ARAVIND
Wentworthville
Summary
A motivated and dedicated Master Mariner with more than 25 years of experience in the Maritime Industry. Last 10 Years as Master on bulk carriers tramping worldwide a total of 40 months sea time as Master in that period. Recent sailing experience on Australian DCV .With a proven success in working safely in large and small teams. 2.5 years working ashore as Marine Superintendent and marine surveyor. Practical experience on working of various types and visiting Ports around the world. I am an analytical problem solver with vast experience in maritime Industry in various roles. I am now seeking the opportunity to utilise my skills and experience in an exciting new role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship Master
GFS Ship Management Pty Ltd
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Commanded the vessel including safe navigation, pilotage, anchoring, and berthing
- Worked as the single point of contact for owners, charters, and port authorities as the owner's representative of the vessel
- Experienced in planning, loading, discharging bulk cargo and grain cargo
- Met charter party terms and conditions of the carriage including overseeing safe and efficient scheduling of vessel operations
- Consistently upheld standards to ensure safety of life, cargo, and the environment, undertaking in emergency and incident management, and preparedness
- Implemented ISM, ISPS, and MLC procedures as needed
- Vessel vetting / safety management and Security duties
Chief Mate (Australian Coastal Ships)
T Ports Pty Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as the Second in Command of the vessel, Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch, and the person in charge of the Deck Department
- Oversaw all planning, implementation, and monitoring of deck maintenance
- Carried our risk assessments of tasks assigned to the deck crew as the designated Ship Safety and Security Officer on board
- Managed all cargo planning, loading, discharging, and trimming operations
- Preparation of vessels for loading and grain transhipment
Marine Superintendent / Marine Surveyor
Propel Marine Pty Ltd , AMCS
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Carried out Bulk Safety Vetting inspections, Flag State inspections, and audits of vessels in Ports along the East Coast including Newcastle, Port Kembla, and Port Botany
- Conducted Bunker Surveys and Draft Surveys as needed
- Oversaw Pre AMSA-Inspections of vessels and Port Captaincy
- Ensured compliance with all OHS policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
- Vessel vetting and Marine accident investigation
- Port captaincy and draft Survey at the Port of Newcastle
- Load Master duties at Newcastle Grain Terminal
Ship Master
Dockendale Ship Management, ASP Ship Management
06.2014 - 09.2021
- Commanded the vessel including safe navigation, pilotage, anchoring, and berthing
- Worked as the single point of contact for owners, charters, and port authorities as the owner's representative of the vessel
- Experienced in planning, loading, discharging bulk cargo, logs, and steel coils
- Met charter party terms and conditions of the carriage including overseeing safe and efficient scheduling of vessel operations
- Consistently upheld standards to ensure safety of life, cargo, and the environment, undertaking in emergency and incident management, and preparedness
- Implemented ISM, ISPS, and MLC procedures as needed
- Oversaw accounting of ship cash and payroll vouchers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Ethical
- Reliable
- Conducting risk assessments
- Implementing control measures
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Methodical attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
- Resilient
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Self-Directed
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Successfully undertaken Maritime Voyages with high value cargo on worldwide routes
- Navigated Vessels through areas of strong currents and dense traffic
- Cleared external audits with nil findings and observations
- Success rate of achieving nil accidents and incidents while in Command of Vessels
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ship Master
GFS Ship Management Pty Ltd
09.2024 - 01.2025
Chief Mate (Australian Coastal Ships)
T Ports Pty Ltd
06.2024 - 08.2024
Marine Superintendent / Marine Surveyor
Propel Marine Pty Ltd , AMCS
12.2021 - 04.2024
Ship Master
Dockendale Ship Management, ASP Ship Management
06.2014 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
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