Harishankar Krishnamurthy
Mumbai / Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic marine professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in operations, resource management, and business development within the marine industry. Proven track record of maintaining high standards of professionalism and a strong commitment to strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, thriving in diverse environments while fostering teamwork and motivating leadership. Eager to leverage expertise, education, and a robust professional network to contribute effectively to an organization dedicated to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations
Mcquilling Shipping Services DMCC
03.2017 - Current
- Responsible for taking care of the operations for product and dirty tankers ranging from MR’s up to VLCC’s.
- Responsible for ensuring smooth flow of information between various parties for smooth operation.
- Largely taking care of the loading/unloading of product/crude tankers from AG / Indian subcontinent and discharging all across the globe.
- Facilitate the execution of a voyage to ensure a better turnaround and voyage optimization.
- Technical and Commercial assistance to Chartering team during pre-fixture nominations.
- Reviewing vessel stowage and tank cleaning plans, liaise with charterers for further planning.
- Freight, Hire and Demurrage calculation.
HSEQ Manager
Torm Shipping India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Quality Management System and its development.
- Provide support and guidance to the vessels so that they are operated safely and in accordance with Company’s Safety Management system.
- Provide support and guidance to Company’s Masters in order to ensure compliance with MARPOL, national and local environmental regulations.
- Interact closely with Technical Management, Marine HR, Vetting and Operations to implement compliance to new policies, procedures and processes in function defined by rules and regulations and as advised by corporate and quality management and as per TMSA requirements.
- Review incident investigation reports prepared by stakeholders as required.
- Closure of reports received from designated vessels in regard to ISM Internal Audit, External Audit, Near Misses, Accident and Non conformities.
- Incident investigation and report preparation to ensure that accidents/incidents/near misses are investigated and that reports are being completed as required.
- Conducting training of ship staff and new shore employees in the office
- Handling Marine operations and in commercial clearances of the vessel with specific terminal requirements including handling various questionnaires.
- Ad HOC projects for delivery of New build from the yard and preparation of manuals with necessary follow up required with various stake holders.
Master
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd, World Tankers Management & Scorpio Ship Management
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Sailed as Master for over almost 2.5 years (sea time) on Oil/Chemical Tankers World Wide among the top reputed companies with the last contract being with Scorpio Tankers Management.
- Manager /trainer of multinational crew across cross functional domains.
- Prepare vessel for various audits (including ISM & ISPS audits), surveys & inspections (Vetting, & Pre-Vetting).
- Successfully managed various Dry Docking.
- Experience in tank cleaning for onboard vessel.
- Highly appreciated by Charterers and company owner for Speedy & smooth operations.
- Active inputs in company’s newsletter and Seafarer suggestion scheme.
- Incident free track record.
- Reporting to Marine Superintendent / Head of MSEQ
Cadet to Chief Officer
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd
10.1999 - 12.2011
- Taken delivery.
- Quick promotions in all ranks.
- Rewarded for key achievements with Best Master title of the fleet in 2012 by Great Eastern
- Reporting to Master Mariner
Education
Master Mariner (FG) -
DG Shipping
Mumbai01.2010
B.Sc. - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
01.2010
Pre-Sea Training - undefined
T S Jawahar
01.1999
Skills
- Casualty Investigation
- Marine Operations
- Team Management
- Training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Audits
- Initiative & Innovative
Affiliations
Member of CMMI-The Company of Master Mariners of India.
Certification
- All mandatory STCW courses including Medial First Aid, Advanced Fire Fighting etc.
- Completed “Port State Control and Vetting Inspection” course.
- Certified in “Leadership and Bridge Team Management”.
- Completed “Communication and Influencing Skills” course.
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada
Timeline
Operations
Mcquilling Shipping Services DMCC
03.2017 - Current
HSEQ Manager
Torm Shipping India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 04.2018
Master
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd, World Tankers Management & Scorpio Ship Management
06.2012 - 06.2016
Cadet to Chief Officer
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd
10.1999 - 12.2011
B.Sc. - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
Pre-Sea Training - undefined
T S Jawahar
Master Mariner (FG) -
DG Shipping
Hobbies and Interests
Interested in Sports, Music and Travelling.