LIJO JOHN
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the marine industry, which I began on January 14, 1996. Born on May 24, 1976, I bring over two decades of expertise and a comprehensive skill set, particularly in the following areas:
- Marine Industry Expertise: Extensive onshore experience in bunker trade, physical supply, agency services, ship chandling, ship management, spare parts supply, and vessel operations.
- Operational Leadership: Oversight of Waste Oil Collecting LLC, ensuring effective communication with owners, agencies, boarding officers, masters, and chief engineers.
- Certifications: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) certified Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code approved Company Security Officer (CSO).
- Team Leadership: Proven ability to communicate performance expectations clearly and inspire employees to achieve their goals.
- Regulatory Compliance: Conducting classification surveys and audits, including statutory matters on behalf of flag states.
- Budget Management: Monitoring businesses and agencies to ensure efficient and effective service delivery within budgetary limits.
- Operational Management: Comprehensive management of crewing, classification, and flag responsibilities.
- Dry-Docking Supervision: Planning and preparing dry-docking specifications, supervising dry-docking on-site, and negotiating final settlements with a focus on cost-efficiency.
- Quality Control: Assessment, inspection, and evaluation of offshore service providers.
My extensive background and proven leadership in maritime operations make me exceptionally qualified for roles demanding strategic oversight, regulatory adherence, and efficient operational management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Seashell Shipping Services & Management PTY LTD
12.2015 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favourable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
- Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
General Manager of Operations
Middle East Fuel Distribution Co.
05.2005 - 10.2015
- Responsible for overseeing ship loading and discharging, dry docking procedures, flag and class surveys, and managing daily operations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Operations Manager
Middle East Fuel Distribution Co.
01.2001 - 05.2005
- In charge of Bunkering operations in All over United Arab Emirates ports and Coastal with the strength of 8 vessels and 173 employees.
- In charge of Bunkering operations in All over United Arab Emirates ports and Coastal with the strength of 8 vessels
and 173 employees. - Daily planning for the Bunkering, MARPOL I & II and Shipchandling Operations schedules.
- Daily Communication with Bunker traders, Bunker delivery plan, Operation instructions to Masters and bunker
delivery monitoring. - In charge of overall operations and day to day instructions, monitor businesses, agencies to ensure that they efficiently
and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits with profit and efficiency. - Defining training needs of Subordinate Staff.
- Negotiation, Specification, Approval of drawings, Purchasing equipment, Testing, Commissioning procedures and
handling of certificates and flag state control.And representing the organization at official occasions. - Conducting of ISM, ISPS and MLC Internal Audits on board ships operating globally
- Analysing working practices, writing reports, budgets and presenting them to the Management.
- Conducting Classification Surveys & audits, incl. Statutory matters on behalf of Flag States etc.
- Undertaking of Sea Trials, Tests of equipment for Owner, Classification Society and flag Technical Quality Control at
site etc. - Report if standard documents on board are not properly implemented or submitted
- Single point of contact to Vessel Providers, Service Suppliers and Vessel Owners/Managers.
- Conducting / reviewing shipboard Risk Assessments
- Planning and Preparing Dry-Docking Specifications, and supervise the dry-docking of vessels on the site, as well as
keeping full focus on the economy and negotiation the final settlement. - Technical, Purchasing, Quality & Safety as well as establish the Good Corporation with the Chartering Department and
Owners. - Maintain good communication between the office and ship.
- Submit and follow procedures for reporting accidents/incident/near miss report during the voyage, deficiencies during a survey of the ships and non-conformities during audits.
- Liaise with Owners & Managers incl. scheduled meetings
- Purchasing of Spare-Parts and Stores for the vessels when necessary.
- Performing the daily work in office in respect of the operation of the vessels, including the ISM code.
- GL (Germanischer Lloyd) certified DPA (Designated Person Ashore)
- Assessment / Inspection and evaluation in relation to offshore service providers.
- Budgets and pricing, incl. strategy for vessels and offshore service providers
- Follow up Class and flag Status of each vessel and arrange for surveys / Services as required.
- Coordinates with Crew Department for crew repatriation and embarkation.
- Ensure that all tasks have been done and pending works to be followed up.
Master
M.T SEA CORAL
06.2000 - 01.2001
- Sailed on Bunker Tanker vessel in UAE.
Chief Mate
M.T SAMURAI 7
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Sailed on Bunker Tanker vessel in UAE.
Chief Mate
M.T HORN
05.1999 - 07.1999
- Sailed on Bunker Tanker vessel in UAE.
Chief Mate
MT SAMURAI 7
12.1998 - 05.1999
- Sailed on Bunker Tanker vessel in UAE.
Chief Mate
MT AL MUWADHA
04.1998 - 11.1998
- Sailed on Tanker vessels in World Wide Trade.
2nd Mates
MT HORN
08.1997 - 03.1998
- Sailed on Bunker Tanker vessel in UAE.
2nd Mates
MT AL MUWADHA
01.1997 - 07.1997
- Sailed on Tanker vessels in World Wide Trade.
3rd Officer
MT AL MUWADHA
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Sailed on Tanker vessels in World Wide Trade.
Cadet
MT AL MUWADHA
01.1996 - 09.1996
- Sailed on Tanker vessel in World Wide Trade.
- Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices for optimal functionality.
- Supported deck maintenance projects such as painting, chipping rust, greasing winches, or replacing lines as necessary for optimum ship performance.
- Checked tank soundings to prevent tank from overflowing or running dry.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
- Assisted in navigation activities for safe passage planning and efficient voyages.
- Increased operational efficiency with thorough knowledge of shipboard systems, including ballast control and stability calculations.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to professional growth during the cadetship program.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies, spare parts, and consumables as directed by senior officers to ensure availability when needed.
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
- Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Completed shipboard or shore patrols based on current needs, orders, or objectives.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relationships
- Mentoring and training
- Account Management
- Business Planning
- Project Management
Professionaldetails - Keyskills
- 26 years experience in Marine industry.
- 19 Years onshore experience in Bunker trade, physical supply, Agency, Shipchanling, ship management, Spare parts supply and vessel Operations
- In charge of Waste Oil Collecting LLC and communicate with the Owners / Agency/boarding officers/Masters and Ch. Eng.
- GL (Germanischer Lloyd) certified DPA (Designated Person Ashore)
- ISB approved CSO (Company Sceurity Officer)
- Communicate performance expectations and inspire employees to reach their goals
- Conducting Classification Surveys & audits, incl. Statutory matters on behalf of Flag States etc.
- Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits
- In charge of overall operational management, incl. Crewing, Classification and Flag
- Planning and Preparing Dry-Docking Specifications, and supervise the dry-docking of vessels on the site, as well as keeping full focus on the economy and negotiation the final settlement.
- Assessment / Inspection and evaluation in relation to offshore service providers
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic
Tamil
Sailingexperience
- 02/2000, 10/2000, M.T SEA CORAL, Master, UAE
- 04/1999, 11/1999, M.T SAMURAI 7, Chief Mate, UAE
- 11/1998, 02/1999, M.T HORN, Chief Mate, UAE
- 03/1998, 09/1998, MT SAMURAI 7, Chief Mate, UAE
- 02/1997, 11/1997, MT AL MUWADHA, Chief Mate, World Wide Trade
- 06/1996, 01/1997, MT AL MUWADHA, 2nd Mates, World Wide Trade
- 10/1995, 04/1996, MT HORN, 2nd Mates, UAE
- 12/1994, 06/1995, MT AL MUWADHA, 3rd Officer, World Wide Trade
- 02/1994, 09/1994, MT AL MUWADHA, Cadet, World Wide Trade
- 03/1993, 12/1993, MT AL MUWADHA, Cadet, World Wide Trade
Educationtrainings
- DPA Course Germanischer Lloyd
- Internal Auditor Qualification Program
- Company Security Officer
- pre-sea training
- Elementary First Aid(EFA)
- Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting(FPFF)
- Chemical Tanker Familiarization(CTFC)
- Liquified Gas Tanker Familiarization(LPG)
- Oil Tanker Familiarization(OTFC)
- Personal Safety And Social Responsibilities(PSSR)
- Personal Survival Techniques(PST)
- Basic training for oil & chemical tanker cargo operations
- Pre-Sea certification course for Deck Cadets
- SSLC
Generalinterests
- Computing
- Puzzles
Familydetails
LIJO JOHN, 05/24/1976,
Wife: BINDU LIJO JOHN, 10/02/1975, BSc Home science.
Son: JOHAN JOHN JOSEPH, 08/18/2002, 3rd Year Engineering in Mechatronics
Daughter: JOKNNA MARIYA JOSEPH, 03/08/2005, 1st Year Law & Business
Additional Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Skilled in using design software such as CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator for creating graphic designs and visual content.
- Holder of an International Driving License, allowing for legal driving in multiple countries.
- Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations and capable of providing tutoring on these subjects.
- Experienced in delivering high-quality customer service and managing customer relations.
- Well-versed in business management principles, including strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Competent in data visualization techniques and tools, enabling the effective presentation of complex data in a clear and understandable manner.
Timeline
Managing Director
Seashell Shipping Services & Management PTY LTD
12.2015 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Middle East Fuel Distribution Co.
05.2005 - 10.2015
Operations Manager
Middle East Fuel Distribution Co.
01.2001 - 05.2005
Master
M.T SEA CORAL
06.2000 - 01.2001
Chief Mate
M.T SAMURAI 7
08.1999 - 05.2000
Chief Mate
M.T HORN
05.1999 - 07.1999
Chief Mate
MT SAMURAI 7
12.1998 - 05.1999
Chief Mate
MT AL MUWADHA
04.1998 - 11.1998
2nd Mates
MT HORN
08.1997 - 03.1998
2nd Mates
MT AL MUWADHA
01.1997 - 07.1997
3rd Officer
MT AL MUWADHA
09.1996 - 12.1996
Cadet
MT AL MUWADHA
01.1996 - 09.1996
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