Capt. Sunil Tiwari
MARITIME PROFESSIONAL / LOSS CONTROL EXPERT
Indore
Summary
Accomplished maritime professional with over 25 years in the merchant navy, including 16 years as Master Mariner, now specializing as a Loss Control Specialist and Cargo Superintendent for crude oil shipments at major Indian and Egyptian ports. Uniquely positioned to deliver end-to-end loss control services, from verifying calculations to monitoring cargo operations and leading out-turn negotiations. Renowned for maintaining cargo discrepancies well within the industry standard of 0.3% and building robust relationships with stakeholders across Indian ports. Leveraging global sailing experience, I ensure operational excellence, safety, and compliance in high-pressure cargo operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
25
25
Certifications
Work History
Loss Control Specialist & Cargo Superintendent
[STANTON MARINE], Indian & Egyptian Ports
06.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end loss control for crude oil shipments at all Indian ports and Egyptian ports, ensuring precision and efficiency.
- Verify cargo calculations, monitor loading/unloading operations, and lead out-turn negotiations, maintaining cargo discrepancies well within the industry standard of 0.3%.
- Build robust relationships with charterers, terminal operators, and port authorities across Indian ports, streamlining operations and enhancing trust.
- Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with international maritime and environmental regulations, maintaining a flawless safety record.
- Apply 25+ years of maritime expertise to anticipate and resolve operational challenges, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
- Analyzed claim data to identify trends and areas needing improvement, reducing future losses.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions, preventing recurrence.
- Managed a team of field inspectors responsible for assessing potential risks across multiple locations nationwide.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, insurers, and contractors to facilitate collaboration on loss control efforts.
Master Mariner (Captain)
Synergy Maritime , GESCO
06.2010 - 06.2024
- Commanded vessels carrying petroleum and chemical products, navigating to every continent and nearly all major global ports over a 25-year career.
- Led multicultural crews, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations in high-pressure conditions.
- Collaborated with charterers and owners from Japan, Greece, USA, India, UAE, Singapore, and beyond, earning a reputation for reliability and integrity.
- Implemented rigorous safety and operational protocols, achieving zero major incidents during tenure.
- Gained deep expertise in cargo handling, directly informing current loss control proficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and prompt communication regarding shipment status updates.
- Monitored weather conditions closely, adjusting course as needed to avoid severe storms or unfavorable sea states that could impact vessel performance or crew safety.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations such as fires or medical emergencies on board, ensuring crew safety and minimal damage to the vessel.
- Ensured compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies, maintaining an unblemished safety record.
- Coordinated timely cargo loading and unloading operations, minimizing port turnaround time and maximizing productivity.
- Communicated effectively with diverse multinational crews, fostering a positive working environment and promoting teamwork.
- Managed onboard personnel, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance to ensure a competent and efficient workforce.
- Implemented energy management strategies on board, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing the vessel''s environmental impact.
- Collaborated with port authorities to expedite clearance procedures, ensuring smooth passage through international waters.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for each voyage, mitigating potential hazards and ensuring safe navigation at all times.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in ship operations, reducing overall operating expenses while maintaining high-quality service standards.
MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER
GESCO
01.2000 - 06.2010
- Advanced through ranks in the merchant navy, developing hands-on expertise in navigation, cargo operations, and vessel management.
- Managed petroleum and chemical cargo operations, ensuring compliance with international standards, laying the foundation for loss control specialization.
- Honed skills in stakeholder collaboration and clear communication, now applied to relationships in Indian and Egyptian ports.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the organization.
Education
Certificate of Competency (Master) -
DG SHIPPING
Mumbai, IndiaBachelor of Science -
BSC PHYSICS (HONS )
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- End-to-End Loss Control: Over 1 year of expertise in Indian and Egyptian ports, managing cargo calculations, operations, and out-turn negotiations
- Stakeholder Relationships: Built strong, trust-based partnerships with charterers, terminal operators, and port authorities in Indian ports
- Maritime Leadership: 25 years of experience, including 16 years in command, providing strategic insight for loss control and cargo operations
- Operational Excellence: Skilled in maintaining cargo discrepancies within 03% industry standard, ensuring precision and compliance
- Global Experience: Navigated vessels to nearly every major port worldwide, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration
- Safety & Compliance: Deep commitment to safety and regulatory standards, informed by extensive maritime experience
Certification
Certificate of Competency, MASTER FG, IF00818, Issued on 2021-12-21, Mumbai, Validity 2026-09-20
Accomplishments
- Maintained cargo discrepancies well within the industry standard of 0.3% through meticulous loss control in Indian and Egyptian ports.
- Established trusted, long-term relationships with key stakeholders across Indian ports, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Commanded vessels globally for 16 years with zero major safety incidents, showcasing leadership and reliability.
- Leveraged maritime expertise to streamline loss control processes, ensuring compliance and precision in cargo operations.
Details of Sea Service
- # Vessel Name/ Operators /Type /Flag /Rank / NRT / From To MT- DAYS
- 1 Tweed SYNERGY OIL/CHEM Marshal Island MASTER 13732 15-Jan-24 25-May-24 4 M 11 D
- 2 Dee4 Juniper SYNERGY OIL/CHEM Liberia MASTER 13562 23-May-23 11-Sep-23 3M 21 D
- 3 VIRGEN DE LA AURORA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM CYPRUS MASTER 13496 31-Oct-22 7-Feb-23 3 M 9 D
- 4 VIRGEN DE LA AURORA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM CYPRUS MASTER 13496 5-Mar-22 13-Jun-22 3 M 10 D
- 5 VIRGEN DE LA AURORA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM CYPRUS MASTER 13496 6-Jun-21 30-Oct-21 4 M 26 D
- 6 BULLDOG SYNERGY OIL/CHEM SINGAPORE MASTER 13750 7-Aug-20 11-Nov-20 3 M 6 D
- 7 JAL SASVATA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM PANAMA MASTER 12822 11-Sep-19 27-Jan-20 4 M 18 D
- 8 SRI VISHNU SYNERGY CRUDE MUMBAI MASTER 48804 17-Jan-19 17-May-19 4 M
- 9 AL BETROLEYA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM MAJURO MASTER 13782 5-Apr-18 5-Aug-18 4 M 02 D
- 10 ORCHID EXPRESS SYNERGY OIL/CHEM PANAMA MASTER 12209 4-Jun-17 14-Sep-17 3 M 12 D
- 11 AL BETROLEYA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM MAJURO MASTER 13782 17-Oct-16 1-Feb-17 3 M 17 D
- 12 AL BETROLEYA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM MAJURO MASTER 13782 26-Apr-16 23-Jul-16 3 M
- 13 BATISSA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM HONG KONG MASTER 13661 10-Oct-15 9-Jan-16 3 M 1 D
- 14 NAVE PULSAR SYNERGY OIL/CHEM MAJURO MASTER 13712 7-Apr-15 24-Jul-15 3 M 18 D
- 15 NAVE LUCIDA SYNERGY OIL/CHEM MAJURO MASTER 12962 7-Aug-14 12-Nov-14 3 M 7 D
- 16 JAG PRANAV GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI MASTER 13701 11-Nov-13 5-Mar-14 3 M 24 D
- 17 JAG LAXMI GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI MASTER 30037 31-Jul-13 30-Aug-13 1 M
- 18 JAG LAXMI GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI MASTER 30037 18-Jan-13 8-Jun-13 4 M 21 D
- 19 JAG LAXMI GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI MASTER 30037 6-Apr-12 1-Oct-12 5 M 28 D
- 20 JAG PARWAR GESCO PRODUCT MUMBAI MASTER 8017 4-Jul-11 21-Nov-11 4 M 20 D
- 21 JAG PARWAR GESCO PRODUCT MUMBAI MASTER 8017 18-Sep-10 18-Mar-11 6 M 1 D
- 22 JAG PUSHPA GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI MASTER 12487 25-Feb-10 3-Jul-10 4 M 8 D
- 23 JAG PUSHPA GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI CHOFF 12487 6-Jun-09 30-Nov-09 5 M 27 D
- 24 JAG AABHA GESCO PRODUCT MUMBAI CHOFF 21777 3-Nov-08 12-Feb-09 3 M 11 D
- 25 JAG PRERNA GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI CHOFF 12487 2-Dec-07 19-Jun-08 6 M 20 D
- 26 JAG LEHER GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI CHOFF 32868 4-Apr-07 20-Oct-07 6 M 19 D
- 27 JAG LAVANYA GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI 2 OFF 30037 26-Jan-05 28-Dec-05 11 M 02 D
- 28 JAG LARJISH GESCO CRUDE MUMBAI 3 OFF 32733 25-May-04 27-Dec-04 7 M 6 D
- 29 JAG PRAJA GESCO PRODUCT MUMBAI CADET 9249 26-Aug-02 24-Jan-03 5 M 1 D
- 30 JAG PANKHI GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI CADET 15709 18-Oct-01 18-Apr-02 6 M 2 D
- 31 JAG PANKHI GESCO OIL/CHEM MUMBAI CADET 15709 29-Oct-00 10-Jun-01 7 M 14 D
- 32 JAG PARI GESCO PRODUCT MUMBAI CADET 8396 31-Jan-00 23-Jul-00 5 M 24 D
Timeline
Loss Control Specialist & Cargo Superintendent
[STANTON MARINE], Indian & Egyptian Ports
06.2024 - Current
Master Mariner (Captain)
Synergy Maritime , GESCO
06.2010 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science -
BSC PHYSICS (HONS )
04.2001 -
MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER
GESCO
01.2000 - 06.2010
Certificate of Competency (Master) -
DG SHIPPING
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