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Gautam Bhatia

Gautam Bhatia

Mumbai

Summary

Chartering Manager with extensive expertise in fixing various types of cargo and vessels, specializing in handling steel and various break bulk cargo. With 10 years in the maritime industry, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities involved in chartering operations, particularly in the overall cargo logistics. Throughout my career, I have successfully negotiated and executed numerous charter agreements, optimizing vessel utilization and ensuring efficient transport of various commodities across global markets. My proficiency spans from identifying suitable vessels and negotiating competitive rates to overseeing smooth operational execution and ensuring adherence to strict quality and safety standards. I thrive in dynamic environments where meticulous planning, strategic thinking, and proactive communication are key to achieving operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chartering Manager

Bulk-Asia Pte Ltd
01.2025 - Current
  • Analyze freight market trends and freight rates to identify optimal chartering opportunities and maximize revenue potential.
  • Prepare voyage estimates, assess cargo profitability, and evaluate operational feasibility for new business opportunities.
  • Coordinate with operations, technical, and finance teams to ensure seamless contract execution and post-fixture support.
  • Draft, review, and approve charter party contracts, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage cargo nominations, vessel scheduling, and stowage planning to optimize fleet utilization and timely delivery of cargo.
  • Work on various Steels / break bulk long term contracts.
  • Negotiate and resolve claims, disputes, or demurrage issues with owners, brokers, or charterers, protecting company interests.
  • Build strong industry networks, represent the company at trade events, and identify new clients or business partners for expansion

Chartering Manager

Delta Corp Holdings Limited
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Working for Supra & Handy Sector for vessel tonnage.
  • Negotiate and fix charter parties for bulk, steel cargo, COA and parceling of break-bulk cargo.
  • Maintaining good relationships with clients, brokers, agents, owners and charterers.
  • Closely follow the performance of voyages and work closely with the Operations Department to have fast and safe turnaround.

Chartering Manager

Norvic Shipping International Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Fixing Supramax vessel for various types of cargo.
  • Negotiating charter parties with owners.
  • Fixed various types of Steel cargo.

Port Operations Manager

Norvic Shipping International Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Making stowage plan for all types of bulk, steel and breakbulk cargo on various vessels.
  • Gathering information from ports, surveyors, agents etc to get the best optimum rates and ensuring fast and safe turnaround of the vessel.
  • Coordinating with owners, master, chartrers and all parties involved for any technical issues onboard the running vessels.

Steel Supercargo, Naval Architect & Marine Warranty Surveyor

CSL Global
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Marine Warranty Surveyors
  • Barge / Ship / Inland transportation of ODC cargo, verification of Method statement etc.
  • Loading of wind mill equipments onboard the vessels.
  • Marine Insurance Survey
  • Handled various types of Project Cargo import / export.
  • Supercargo work
  • Steel shipments, project cargo etc.

Naval Architect & Marine Surveyor

Passi Marine Surveyors & Consultants LLC
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Draft Survey, Bunker Survey, Discharge Survey & Marine insurance survey

Naval Architect & Marine Surveyor

MARiTECH COMMERCIAL, Inc
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Bunker and cargo survey onboard various types of vessels.

Naval Architect

ABG Shipyard Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2012
  • An Internship in the vessel construction & modification.

Education

B.E. - Naval Architect & Offshore Engineering

AMET University
01.2014

12th - undefined

Dr. Virendra Swaroop Pubic School
01.2010

Skills

  • IMOS, Shipfix, AXS Marine, Sedna, Microsoft office
  • Strategic Planning Market Research Strategic Negotiations Team Management

Interests

Exploring distant lands, Capturing moments, Every kind of sport, Music, Watching movies

Timeline

Chartering Manager

Bulk-Asia Pte Ltd
01.2025 - Current

Chartering Manager

Delta Corp Holdings Limited
01.2024 - 12.2024

Chartering Manager

Norvic Shipping International Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2024

Port Operations Manager

Norvic Shipping International Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2022

Steel Supercargo, Naval Architect & Marine Warranty Surveyor

CSL Global
09.2015 - 06.2019

Naval Architect & Marine Surveyor

Passi Marine Surveyors & Consultants LLC
03.2015 - 09.2015

Naval Architect & Marine Surveyor

MARiTECH COMMERCIAL, Inc
06.2014 - 12.2014

Naval Architect

ABG Shipyard Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2012

12th - undefined

Dr. Virendra Swaroop Pubic School

B.E. - Naval Architect & Offshore Engineering

AMET University
Gautam Bhatia