Capt. Pratik Mohanty
Marine Superintendent, HSEQ & Operations (Dry Fleet), AFNI
Chennai
Summary
Marine Superintendent & Ex Master Mariner with over 12 years of sea experience and proven expertise in dry cargo post-fixture operations. Adept at overseeing fleet performance, ensuring compliance with ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, and international standards, while bridging operational excellence with commercial outcomes. Skilled in fixture execution, voyage monitoring, with a track record of optimizing vessel schedules, reducing off-hire exposure, and maintaining zero cargo damage records. Experienced in conducting Rightship inspections (average rating 3.0, validity 9 months), incident investigations, and P&I claims management. Demonstrated ability to liaise with charterers, owners, brokers, agents, Class, and Flag authorities to ensure smooth vessel operations and change of management processes. Recognized for enhancing communication between shore teams and onboard staff, driving efficiency improvements, and contributing to measurable reductions in lost-time injuries through proactive safety campaigns. Currently transitioning into chartering and ship broking, leveraging operational mastery and commercial acumen to deliver value in dry cargo markets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Marine, Safety & Quality Superintendent Consultant
Su Nav Group
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily fleet operations for bulk carriers, container, and general cargo vessels, ensuring compliance with ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other international maritime regulations.
- Executed post-fixture responsibilities, including voyage monitoring, ETA updates, bunker consumption tracking, and coordination with charterers, owners, and agents.
- Conducted vessel inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments, achieving an average deficiency rate of 3 observations in third-party inspections.
- Managed cargo handling and logistics coordination, optimizing vessel schedules by analyzing route options and weather conditions to reduce delays and off-hire exposure.
- Supported dispute resolution and minimizing claims through proactive monitoring and documentation.
- Carried out pre-Rightship inspections, achieving an average safety rating of 3.0 with validity periods of 9 months, enhancing vessel marketability.
- Investigated crew injuries, cargo damages, machinery breakdowns, and coordinated with P&I clubs on claims, ensuring timely resolution and corrective actions.
- Supported crew training, certification, and performance evaluations, contributing to a measurable reduction in lost-time injuries through proactive safety campaigns.
- Liaised with Class and Flag authorities during vessel takeovers and change of management processes, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Strengthened communication between shore-based management and onboard staff through structured reporting mechanisms, improving voyage efficiency and transparency.
- Assisted in recruitment and onboarding of new crew members, selecting skilled candidates and training them on company policies, safety procedures, and operational duties.
Master Mariner
Union Marine Management Services Pte Ltd
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Commanded bulk carrier vessels, ensuring safe navigation and zero cargo damage across global trades.
- Assisted shore teams in fixing vessel trades, gaining direct exposure to chartering and post-fixture operations.
- Monitored voyage performance, maintained zero off-hire days, and optimized schedules in challenging conditions (e.g., GPS jamming).
- Coordinated scrubber installation and sea trials, aligning technical operations with commercial requirements.
- Delivered efficient voyages through close collaboration with weather services, enhancing reliability for charterers.
- Managed multicultural crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational efficiency.
Master Mariner
VR Maritime Services Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Commanded a 2,500 TEU vessel trading within Asia, liaising with charterers and agents to ensure timely fixture execution.
- Collaborated with shore teams to optimize ocean routes, improving voyage efficiency by 4%, and minimizing demurrage exposure.
- Implemented company safety and environmental policies, achieving an incident-free record.
- Coordinated cargo operations and stowage planning, ensuring compliance with charter party terms, and maximizing throughput.
- Supported vessel beaching operations and change of management processes, liaising with Class and Flag authorities.
Chief Officer
Dole RMS LLC
09.2019 - 02.2023
- As a second-in command, I co-led shipping operations with a diverse team of 25, while maintaining safe and efficient operations of the vessel.
- Safe navigation of the vessel in international/ congested/ coastal waters.
- Hands on training & learning from superiors for next rank.
- Optimized port turn around time and increased intake capacity by adjusting trim and stresses, by communicating with cargo planners and port entities, managing of ballast onboard.
- Ensuring the complete care of the fruit loaded while maintaining the standards set forth by the organization by effective monitoring and report of the temperature of fruit on a daily basis.
- Compliance with industry standards, company standards for safe and efficient operation of ships.
- Care of Person onboard.
- Documentation of cargo carried.
- Liaising with shore personnel for troubleshooting of breakdowns faced during the voyage
- Preparing the vessel for audits and surveys.
Second Officer
Dole RMS LLC
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Led responsibility for laying out the vessel's voyage/operational plan in ocean and approaches to port.
- Organized various team building events and activities for multi-national crew to ensure crew’s well being and cross-culture training.
- Designated medical officer onboard.
- Load sharing with senior officers to learn the responsibilities of the next rank.
Third Officer
Dole RMS LLC
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Safe Navigation of vessel
- Maintenance & upkeep of safety and environmental protection equipment.
- Planning of various drills and exercises to ensure crew preparedness in the case of an emergency.
- Preparation of various port documents to ensure compliance with various statutory law of the land.
Junior Navigating Officer
Eastern Pacific Shipping
05.2013 - 04.2015
Education
B.Sc - Nautical Science
AMET University
Chennai06.2011
HSC - Physics & Computer
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Air Force Station
Chennai04.2008
SSC - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Air Force Station
Chennai04.2006
Skills
Fixture execution & Charter Party documentation
Voyage monitoring & operational follow-up (ETA, bunkers, weather routing)
Cargo operations coordination (loading/discharge, stowage plans)Stakeholder communication (owners, charterers, agents, port authorities)
Budgeting & cost control (port expenses, bunkers)
Regulatory compliance (ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL)
Incident investigation & root cause analysis
Preventive action
Microsoft office
Crew management
Shipping regulations
Vessel management
Port operations
Emergency response coordination
Operations management
Maritime expertise
Affiliations
- Associate Fellow of Nautical Institute
- Master Mariner -Foreign Going Issued by DG Shipping India
Certification
Master Foreign Going Ships
Interests
Reading Fiction and Self Help books, Possess Grade P1 Paragliding Pilot License
References
- Sachin, Shukla, +65-91870544, UMMS Pte Ltd
- Ashwani, Capt, 9999974734, Dole RMS
- Ashok, Mr, 9597746669, Altitude Marine Services Pvt Ltd
Courses
- ASM
- HIMT
Timeline
Marine, Safety & Quality Superintendent Consultant
Su Nav Group
08.2025 - Current
Master Mariner
Union Marine Management Services Pte Ltd
02.2024 - 08.2025
Master Mariner
VR Maritime Services Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 02.2024
Chief Officer
Dole RMS LLC
09.2019 - 02.2023
Second Officer
Dole RMS LLC
06.2017 - 09.2019
Third Officer
Dole RMS LLC
04.2015 - 06.2017
Junior Navigating Officer
Eastern Pacific Shipping
05.2013 - 04.2015
HSC - Physics & Computer
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Air Force Station
SSC - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Air Force Station
B.Sc - Nautical Science
AMET University