ASHOK MATHEW
Summary
Dynamic Navigation Supervisor at ADNOC with expertise in marine navigation management and operational risk assessment. Proven track record in leading quality assurance compliance and enhancing team performance. Successfully coordinated emergency responses and implemented efficient maintenance policies, ensuring adherence to international standards while fostering stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Navigation Supervisor
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company- ADNOC
05.2024 - Current
- Provide technical advice and operational support to AtoN Managers, ensuring compliance with ADNOC Petroleum Ports Authority (PPA), ADNOC Offshore (AOF), and IALA international standards.
- Oversee installation of mooring and lighting equipment for vessel navigation.
- Coordinate yard activities (crane, welding, painting) with AtoN teams.
- Verify functionality of navigational aids and report irregularities.
- Assist Base Manager with surveys, maintenance, and emergency call-outs.
- Implement AtoN operations and maintenance policies for efficiency.
- Ensure vessel availability and manage the AtoN maintenance database.
- Plan and execute scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for AtoN & mooring buoys.
- Apply knowledge of IALA standards and buoy/beacon marking systems.
- Lead quality control of AtoNs per IALA and ISO 9001:2015.
- Keep AtoN systems updated with IALA changes; ensure team training.
- Enforce HSE compliance and adherence to SOPs in all AtoN operations.
- Supervise onshore/offshore buoy maintenance, inspection, and refurbishment.
- Review and ensure compliance of risk assessments (FRA).
- Prepare for and comply with internal/external audits and IMS requirements.
- Oversee buoy inspection, refurbishment, and fabrication in marine workshops.
- Lead emergency response coordination with stakeholders.
- Develop and submit buoy maintenance procedures for approval.
- Manage HR processes (attendance, leave, medicals) for AtoN staff.
- Investigate and report AtoN incidents/accidents to management.
- Forecast and manage critical spare parts, consumables, PPE, and base needs.
- Advise on procurement and ensure cost-effective sourcing.
- Track refurbishment requests (spare parts, PPE, tools, etc.).
- Raise PR, PO, CR, and reservations in SAP.
- Train and develop AtoN technicians, ensuring career progression.
- Supervise team performance, provide feedback, coaching, and KPIs monitoring.
- Support other departmental activities when required.
- Emergency Response: Lead and mobilize AtoN team and vessels to attend emergency call-outs within 24 hours or as per client requirements.
- Remain available 24/7 for emergency call-outs.
Business Analyst
Callapina Capital
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored development of projects in portfolio companies and ensured schedules were met.
- Acted as outsourced team member for backlog management, project scheduling, and releases.
- Built investment pipeline via inbound referrals and evaluated potential deals.
- Conducted investor outreach, organized pitch calls, and supported deal closures with legal coordination.
Project Engineer (Navigation)
Middle East Navigation Aids Service- MENAS
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Managed UAE operations for installation, restoration, and refurbishment of MENAS navigation aids.
- Worked closely with port authorities and private industry clients to maintain navigation aids.
- Organized annual exhibitions for IFAN.
- Coordinated emergency team mobilization for offshore navigation aids during callouts.
Research Analyst
Bryanston Resources GmbH
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Developed resources policies and procedures for customer targeting and relationship marketing.
- Maintained commodity data tools for metals and mining industry.
- Coordinated with German team for meetings and administrative management.
Sales Executive
TATA Motors
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Achieved 78 unit sales in 23 months.
- Organized roadshows and marketing events in Trivandrum.
- Managed client database and cross-functional coordination.
Education
PG Diploma - Marine Engineering
AMET University
India01.2012
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
India01.2010
Skills
- Marine navigation management
- Project planning and execution
- Stakeholder coordination
- Quality assurance compliance
- Team leadership mentoring
- Investment analysis closure
- Technical procurement inventory
- Operational risk assessment
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, Simplilearn, 2020
- STCW Course, Gulf Technical & Safety Training Centre, Abu Dhabi, 2024
- Project Management Fundamentals, Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance, 2016
- Oil & Chemical Tanker Familiarization, Univan Maritime Training Academy, 2012
References
Available upon request.
Cdc No
MUM210905
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z3285100
- Date of Birth: 06/08/87
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: UAE, India
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Navigation Supervisor
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company- ADNOC
05.2024 - Current
Business Analyst
Callapina Capital
06.2020 - 08.2022
Project Engineer (Navigation)
Middle East Navigation Aids Service- MENAS
10.2013 - 11.2019
Research Analyst
Bryanston Resources GmbH
01.2013 - 12.2013
Sales Executive
TATA Motors
09.2009 - 08.2011
PG Diploma - Marine Engineering
AMET University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
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