Manish Saxena

• Started a Shared Services Centre ( Global Capability centre) in India from scratch, catering to the following major functions:
• Overseeing a group of around 200 office staff for the following functions

- Front end ship management of 4 Indian Flagged vessels.

- Environmental compliance department diligence in complying with latest - EU-ETS regulations ; IMO DCS, VGP ; Fuel EU etc and conducting meeting with owners on the said subjects.

- Ship staff account travel / payrolls etc,

- Vessels IT infrastructure , Planned maintenance system etc.

- Administrative support for various level staff serving worldwide offices at all levels.

- Monitoring / assisting HR in recruiting staff ,e.g- vessel managers , technical and Fleet operating officers

• Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
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• Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
• Fostered an inclusive work environment by championing diversity initiatives and empowering employees at all levels.

Successfully ran a fleet of 30+ "Laker" vessels for a reputed Canadian owner, who had a high regard for me for the professionalism displayed in their vessel operations..

• Created detailed budgets for fleet operations, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for the vessels
• Implemented comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, leading to reduced downtime and extended vehicle life spans.

Overseeing a fleet of 8~10 Laker vessels for a Canadian owner for their trouble free operation

• Carried out drydocking and major refits in China, Turkey, Bulgaria.
• Managed fleet budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum returns on investment while minimizing expenses.
• Took deliveries of new vessels from Japanese shipyards.

in-charge of 5~7 vessels for a Canadian laker vessels owner

• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Successfully completed more than 60+ dry docking repairs for the fleet vessels.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost effectiveness.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
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Operated a fleet of 5~6 container vessels for a reputed Dutch owner.

• Delivered consistent reporting on vessel condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and KPIs to senior management stakeholders.

Operated a fleet of 5 vessels for Japanese/ Italian owners.

• Delivered consistent reporting on vessel condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and KPIs to senior management stakeholders.
• Managed critical repair projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.

Commenced sea career in April 1988 as a 5th Engineer and was a chief engineer from 1995~1999, having served on Product tankers/ LPG carriers/ Crude oil tankers /General cargo/Bulk carriers etc.

• Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
• Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
• Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.