Priansh Popli
Cairns
Summary
Accomplished Master Mariner and Marine Pilot with extensive expertise in HSSE management, maritime operations, and risk mitigation within multinational maritime environments. Proven leader orchestrating comprehensive ISM/ISPS audits, PSC inspections, and maritime incident investigations, driving continuous improvement in safety, security, and environmental compliance. Demonstrated command experience on large container vessels and as junior officer on tankers, with a strong track record in enforcing Fatal 5 Program adherence and maritime regulatory compliance. Skilled in maritime protocols, maritime safety, and maritime regulations, committed to advancing maritime operational excellence and QHSE standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Pilot
Torres Pilots
03.2025 - Current
- Expertly navigated vessels through the Great Barrier Reef's compulsory pilotage zones, ensuring strict compliance with AMSA regulations and safeguarding one of the world's most sensitive marine ecosystems.
- Collaborated closely with ship masters and bridge teams to develop and execute precise pilotage plans, minimizing environmental risks and enhancing maritime safety.
- Provided authoritative guidance on tides, currents, and reef structures, significantly reducing navigational incidents and supporting efficient commercial shipping operations.
- Technologies: Maritime protocols, Maritime safety, Maritime operations, Risk management
QHSE Superintendent
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded rigorous ISM/ISPS audits across bulk, container, and general cargo vessels, identifying critical safety and security deficiencies and driving corrective actions that enhanced compliance with international maritime regulations.
- Facilitated swift release of detained vessels, including a high-profile case in New Castle, Australia, resolving issues within 12 hours by bridging communication gaps between masters and Flag State inspectors.
- Led comprehensive PSC and Flag State inspection preparations, achieving 100% clearance success and preventing vessel detentions through strategic coordination and effective communication with masters and inspectors.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure successful renewal of AESM DOC Audit, maintaining adherence to HSSE legal registers and management plans.
- Conducted in-depth maritime incident investigations, uncovering root causes of navigational and procedural errors, implementing targeted corrective measures that reduced safety incidents by 30%.
- Managed multinational operations involving over 20 nationalities, adeptly adapting to diverse cultural backgrounds to ensure seamless execution of HSSE protocols and operational objectives.
- Technologies: ISM, HSSE framework, ISPS, Risk management, PSC inspections, KPI reporting, Incident investigations, Crisis communication
Vice President - Operations
Greenwave Engineering Private Limited
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Directed complex industrial MEP projects in the heavy industrial sector, delivering assignments on schedule and within budget, including early completion of the Honda motorcycle canteen project by 2 weeks.
- Collaborated with manufacturing partners to design and implement an onboarding system that shortened the sales cycle by 3 months, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Identified and rectified critical inefficiencies in project management software (Promasch), improving project tracking accuracy and resource allocation.
- Led successful market expansion into pharmaceutical dust control systems by onboarding two new clients, increasing company revenue and diversifying the product portfolio.
- Technologies: Project management, MEP systems, Industrial operations, Process improvement
Deck Officer and Master Mariner
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management
06.2004 - 02.2022
- Commanded six large container vessels globally, ensuring safe navigation and strict compliance with international maritime safety and security standards.
- Maintained excellent relationships with owners and agents, facilitating smooth operations and swift resolution of issues.
- Took decisive control during outbound transit at Antwerp, preventing a potential collision and safeguarding vessel and crew, demonstrating expert command experience.
- Averted vessel grounding at Laem Chabang by proactively halting cargo operations and coordinating with authorities to address berth silting, preventing significant damage and delays.
- Resolved complex operational challenges including vessel breakdowns, crew management, cargo disputes, and regulatory compliance, maintaining uninterrupted maritime operations.
- Handled IMDG cargo leaks, container damages, and extreme weather conditions at sea and in ports, applying hands-on, solution-driven approaches to onboard and port emergencies.
- Technologies: Navigation, Safety management, Vessel operations, HSSE culture, Regulatory compliance, Fatal 5 Program
Education
Bachelor of Nautical Sciences - Nautical Sciences
Mumbai University
01.2010
ISM Internal Auditor - Integrated ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
DNV
11.2025
Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC - International Safety Management (ISM) Code, ISPS Code, Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
DNV
11.2025
Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) - Maritime Certification
Government of India
01.2010
Skills
- ISM
- Risk management
- Maritime regulations
- ISPS
- Emergency preparedness
- Microsoft Office
- PSC inspections
- Maritime compliance
- Word
- Incident investigations
- Maritime safety
- Excel
- HSSE framework
- Maritime operations
- Outlook
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Team management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Certificate of Competency as Master (FG), STCW II/2 Unlimited
- OSHA Training
- ISM Internal Auditor
- Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC
Timeline
Marine Pilot
Torres Pilots
03.2025 - Current
QHSE Superintendent
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management
09.2022 - 02.2025
Vice President - Operations
Greenwave Engineering Private Limited
03.2022 - 09.2022
Deck Officer and Master Mariner
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management
06.2004 - 02.2022
ISM Internal Auditor - Integrated ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
DNV
Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC - International Safety Management (ISM) Code, ISPS Code, Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
DNV
Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) - Maritime Certification
Government of India
Bachelor of Nautical Sciences - Nautical Sciences
Mumbai University