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DARSHAN AZHAKAMKUMARATH

DARSHAN AZHAKAMKUMARATH

3rd mate/Merchant Navy
Chennai

Summary

A committed Third Officer holding a 2nd mate's Indian CoC with experience on Geared bulk (Handy max & Ultramax), Container vessel (ICE CLASS B carrying 280 reefers),Product tankers (both COP & FRAMO Pumps) in cadet & 3rd officer ranks. 5 months experience as a junior officer on a VLCC and 10 months experience on oil/chem Framo MR tankers as a full fledged 3-mate (OICNW/OOW). And 15 months sailing experience on bulk carriers (Panamax, ultramax & Capesizer) in dry fleet. A Career oriented individual looking forward to work and grow with a dynamic organization that provides a vast learning experience and exposure in various aspects of the shipping industry.Especially adept at communication , loyal and hardworking.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

3rd Mate

SNP Shipping services & Vships Management pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 10.2025
  • 14 months of experience (from July 2022 to October 2025) on Panamax , Ultramax & Capesize bulk carriers as a third mate for SNP Shipping Services and Vships Management Pvt Ltd.nt pvt Ltd.
  • Assisted in cargo operations, effectively managing the loading and unloading process while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
  • Improved navigation safety by conducting regular maintenance checks on all navigational equipment.

3rd Mate

7 islands shipping pvt Ltd (Indian ownership company)
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • 10 Months experience (From December 2020 to March 2022) on an OIL/CHEM carriers (FRAMO system) as a 3-mate in 7 islands shipping pvt Ltd (Indian ownership company).
  • Managed maintenance schedules for all onboard equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
  • Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.

Navigational Specialist

British Maritime Technology, Chennai
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked ashore with British Maritime Technology , Chennai as a Navigational Specialist and with Diabos PVT LTD, Pune(Parent company JM BAKSHI & Co.)(From May 2019 to December 2020) as an Assistant manager.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Junior officer

Goodwood shipping
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • 5 Months experience (November 2017 to April 2018) on a VLCC (COP system) as a Junior officer in Goodwood shipping (Singapore based management company).

Deck cadet

Anglo Eastern ship management
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • 19 months experience (March 2012 to October 2014) as a Deck cadet on Handymax geared bulk, Container with reefer cargo and 2 product tankers (MR tanker & Aframax) with Anglo Eastern ship management (Hong kong based management company).

Education

B.sc - Nautical Science

ANGLO EASTERN MARITIME ACADEMY
Karjat, Mumbai
11.2016

12TH - MATHS/ PHYSICS /CHEMISTRY/ ENGLISH/ COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2010

10th - MATHS/ PHYSICS /CHEMISTRY/ ENGLISH/ COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA
Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2008

Skills

Marine safety

Mooring operations

Vessel navigation

Cargo & Ballast operations handling

Interests

Football, photography, voracious reader, music

Personal Details:

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are correct and to the best of my knowledge.

Shore job career :

  • Specialised in a Managerial role ashore as an Assistant manager in a shipping firm , Diabos Pvt Ltd, in Pune –(Parent company JM Baxi &Group) in auditing of Proforma Disbursement forms submitted by local agents around the globe for various vessel operators/& owners, adhering to their standing instructions and SLA.
  • Also worked as a Navigational Specialist at British Maritime Technology, Chennai. Specialised in handling Navigation simulation & Mooring analysis softwares.

SEA CAREER:

  • BALTIC PANTHER, ANGLO EASTERN, 9387346, Marshall islands, Handymax bulk, 31117/18159, 11/03/12, 15/09/12, Deck Cadet, 6 months 4 days
  • MONTREAL EXPRESS, ANGLO EASTERN, 9253741, London, Reefer Container, 55994/22426, 22/12/12, 07/04/13, Deck Cadet, 4 months 16 days
  • SANMAR SERENADE, SANMAR SHIPPING, 3082, Mumbai, Product MR Tanker, 25877/12610, 22/08/13, 11/03/14, Deck Cadet, 6 months 20 days
  • SANMAR SONNET, SANMAR SHIPPING, 3658, Mumbai, Product Aframax Tanker, 56854/22758, 14/07/14, 20/10/14, Deck Cadet, 3 months 6 days
  • TIANJIN, GOODWOOD, 974896, Singapore, VLCC, 166178/10756, 05/11/17, 14/04/18, 3rd officer, 5 months 9 days
  • ABALONE, GOODWOOD, 9198290, Mumbai, Oil/Chem, 28246/12481, 21/12/20, 16/06/21, 3rd officer, 5 months 26 days
  • SUCCESS, GOODWOOD, 4626, Mumbai, Oil/chem, 29935/11917, 28/11/21, 24/03/22, 3rd officer, 4 months
  • THE RULER, V SHIPS, 9336608, Panama, Panamax, 39643/ 25277, 21/07/22, 28/03/22, 3rd officer, 7 months 7 days
  • BELFOREST, V SHIPS, 9698185, Norway, Ultramax Bulk carrier, 34773/20209, 01/12/24, 13/03/25, 3rd officer, 3 months 12 days
  • ROCKY, VR Maritime, 9264790, Liberia, Capesize bulk, 88287/57057, 04/06/25, 04/10/25, 3rd officer, 4 months

Timeline

3rd Mate

SNP Shipping services & Vships Management pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 10.2025

3rd Mate

7 islands shipping pvt Ltd (Indian ownership company)
12.2020 - 03.2022

Navigational Specialist

British Maritime Technology, Chennai
04.2018 - 09.2019

Junior officer

Goodwood shipping
11.2017 - 04.2018

Deck cadet

Anglo Eastern ship management
03.2012 - 10.2014

B.sc - Nautical Science

ANGLO EASTERN MARITIME ACADEMY

12TH - MATHS/ PHYSICS /CHEMISTRY/ ENGLISH/ COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

10th - MATHS/ PHYSICS /CHEMISTRY/ ENGLISH/ COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA
DARSHAN AZHAKAMKUMARATH3rd mate/Merchant Navy