Kunal Sood

Stood for 8 hours per shift to perform look-out duties to navigate away from obstructions in ship's path and locate navigational aids.

• Review all operational manuals.
• Assist 2/M with chart and publication corrections and assist 2/M with passage planning
• Conduct deck stock take upon request of the Mate
• Assist 2/m with the induction paperwork and daily ship maintenance
• Ensure compliance of all regulations, codes of conduct, standards and company policies at all times.
• Assist all crew in their understanding of International Safety Management systems (ISM).
• Operate Xplorers and/or zodiacs as required to assist deck crew to manage work hours.
• Assist with completion of PMS tasks. Together with the second mate I am be focusing in LSA and FFE and assisted by Nav rating.
• Provide guests with accurate and detailed information on the cruising area and its environs, in an interesting and hands-on manner.
• Complete training tasks and study as required by the company.
• Conducted on board activities for passengers – bridge tours, tours or other parts of ship, navigation or chart work display; short presentations on history, local area or other interest topics; Conducted routine safety inspections throughout the vessel, promptly addressing any issues discovered to minimize risks onboard.
• Improved navigation safety by conducting regular maintenance checks on all navigational equipment.
• Maintained accurate records of daily activities, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance and internal reporting purposes.

• Monitor security aboard the ship 24/7 & Presents to the Chief/Deputy Security Officer the log of activities during the night time hours.
• Perform regular safety rounds of public, crew and off-limit areas of the ship and report.
• Responsible for Conducting frequent security inspections of the crew quarters.
• Regularly conduct fire drills and get trained in fire prevention and basic fire-fighting techniques and in case of fire, assess the situation and take action.
• Prevent and report to the superior Security Officer any abuse of ship's property or regulations that may occur.
• Conduct random and scheduled crew cabin checks, alcohol and illegal drugs test as directed by the Chief Security Officer and the Staff Captain.
• Attend meetings, training activities and courses as required by the cruise line regulations.
• Assists the Chief/Deputy Security Officer in basic safety and security training of the rest of the officers, staff and crew aboard the ship.

• Conduct Draft Surveys on behalf of clients and issue reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct report and photograph and out of gauge cargo or break bulk and prepare report in a timely manner.
• Conduct car surveys / reports and enter CQS.
• Issue reports in accordance with client's instructions on completion of vessel.
• Conduct quantity surveys (initial and final) and other liquid vessels.
• Conduct On/Off Hire Condition and Bunker Surveys including taking photographs.
• Conduct Bunker Quantity Surveys - before and after vessel takes bunkers to determine quantity of bunkers received.
• Conduct Pre-AMSA inspection on behalf of clients.
• Conduct Flag State inspections on behalf of clients.
• Conduct P&I surveys and issue reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct hold condition surveys to determine suitability of cargo holds to load alumina, grain etc.
• Conduct shore tank dips as required by clients.
• Conduct quantity surveys on liquids/gas if required, subject to suitable training.
• Conduct any other surveys as required - container damage, steel, instow outturn etc.
• Perform Duty Surveyor function and assist in office as required.
• Comply with any other legitimate instructions given by Director and Supervisor.
• Ships Boarded: Container Carriers >200m, Merchant Vessel (FG)

• Officer in-charge of Marine Navigation in the capacity of Third Officer onboard Container Ships >300mtr in length (container Carriers and Bulk carriers) 18 months in operations as Navigation Incharge.
• Vessels: APL Florida, Seroja Tiga, Triton Gannet

• Company Overview: Hongkong, China
• Assisting in manning day to day Operations from Delhi.
• Conducting Background Verification for New Joining Crew.
• Responsible for Crew documentation & Certification.
• Conducting regular correspondence with Manning agent to ensure operations are in place.
• Responsible for onboarding new joiner and be POC for any assistance relating to relevant documentation, checking Visa conditions and guidelines, & ensuring Certificate of equivalency and medical certifications are in place.
• Responsible and point contact for arranging ticketing, boarding, lodging while signing on and off crew.
• Responsible for research and negotiations pertaining to local purchase of stores and technical stores.
• Hongkong, China

• Manage a high volume of inbound phone and email contacts from both current and prospective customers from US/UK markets.
• Monitor all incoming calls from customers from US/UK for all inquiries on orders for various products.