Harsh Sharma

• Ensured the safe navigation and operation of LNG and LPG gas tankers during voyages, with 12.5 months of sea time on LNG carriers and 6.5 months on LPG carriers.

• Conducted cargo loading, unloading, and transfer operations, including ballasting and deballasting, while adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

• Maintained and tested life-saving and fire-fighting equipment in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Coordinated regular safety drills and emergency response exercises with the crew.

• Prepared the vessel for port arrivals and departures, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation.

• Proactively managed bond store inventory, optimizing stock levels and maintaining meticulous account-keeping practices.

• Played a critical role in voyage planning by creating routes, assessing weather forecasts, estimating fuel consumption, and ensuring safety procedures, resulting in efficient and well-prepared voyages.

• Responded promptly to emergencies, adhering to established response plans.

Additional Achievements and Responsibilities

• Part of the yard delivery team, successfully completing yard deliveries for LNG ships.

• Contributed to the gassing up, extended cooldown, and first loading and discharging operations for the maiden cargo of newly built vessels.

• Prepared vessels for inspections conducted during and after the delivery of newly built LNG carriers.

• Accumulated 19 months of sea time, receiving three promotional recommendations from three different captains on separate ships.

• Sailed as Deck Cadet on VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Carriers, actively participating in navigational operations, cargo handling, and safety procedures
• Involved in the complete dry dock cycle for LPG tankers, encompassing pre-dock preparations, hands-on dry dock operations, and subsequent vessel preparation for seamless sea and cargo operations
• Contributed to the implementation of safety protocols and ensured compliance with maritime regulations
• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of deck equipment, ensuring proper functionality
• Assisted in mooring, unmooring, and anchoring operations during port calls
• Assisted in the monitoring of weather conditions and navigation hazards
• Participated in bridge operations during maneuvers, including course changes and docking procedures