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Abdul Quadir Chand Nadaf

Summary

Maritime professional with over a decade of international seafaring experience, beginning as a Cadet under the DUC2 program and progressing to 3rd Officer. Absorbed into the Maersk ecosystem at a young age, I have internalized the company’s core values, safety-first approach, and global work culture. Adept at working across time zones with multinational teams, with strong operational expertise in navigation, safety compliance, and voyage optimization. In the period following my sea career, I explored multiple pathways, last which being civil aviation, successfully clearing rigorous medical and written examinations. These experiences have reinforced qualities of resilience, discipline, and precision, which I am eager to apply in transitioning into shore-based roles with Maersk.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

3rd Officer

Various International Shipping Companies
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Ensured safe navigation, watchkeeping, and cargo operations on international voyages.
  • Coordinated with global crews across multiple time zones, strengthening multicultural collaboration.
  • Conducted voyage optimization and bunker planning, balancing cost efficiency with sustainability.
  • Oversaw safety inspections of lifesaving, firefighting, and navigational equipment.
  • Demonstrating & acquiring skills sets for promotion.

Deck Cadet – DUC2 Program

Maersk Training / Partnered Fleet
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Absorbed Maersk’s work culture, safety standards, and operational discipline as a cadet.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to navigation, deck operations, and cargo handling under senior officers mentorship.
  • Actively participated in safety drills, mooring, and international compliance practices.

Education

Bachelor of Marine Technology - Marine Technology

Birla Institute of Technology
Mesra
01-2011

Skills

  • Global Voyage Planning & Optimization

  • Crew Resource Management across Multinational Teams

  • Cargo Operations & Documentation

  • Marine Safety & Compliance (ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL)

  • Navigation, Watchkeeping & Emergency Preparedness

  • Cross-Time Zone Collaboration & Remote Work Efficiency

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Leadership skills

  • Excellent communication

  • Adaptability & Analytical thinking

  • Conflict resolution & Crisis management

Certification

Certificate of Competency (2MFG, India)

Interests

Fleet Operations & Voyage Optimization, Marine & Safety Compliance, Remote Operations & Maritime Technology Support, Crew Training & Resource Development, Productivity Enhancement through Digital & AI Solutions

Additional Experience & Professional Development

  • Explored alternative career opportunities post-sea career, including civil aviation.
  • Cleared medical and written examinations, demonstrating adaptability, precision, constant learning and resilience.
  • Broadened perspective on safety, compliance, and performance excellence, transferable to maritime and logistics operations.

Upskilling with cutting edge AI tools

For the world of tomorrow, i spend some time daily to figure how to use the every evolving AI tools to make the impossible a word of the past.

Timeline

3rd Officer

Various International Shipping Companies
01.2012 - 01.2016

Deck Cadet – DUC2 Program

Maersk Training / Partnered Fleet
01.2006 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Marine Technology - Marine Technology

Birla Institute of Technology
Abdul Quadir Chand Nadaf