Oscar Fernandes
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic professional with 25+ years of rich experience in Shipping Operations and man management. 17 year experience in Main fleet and 04 years as Master on Handy and Supra sized vessels. 8 year experience working in Off shore industry on anchor handling and supply vessels. Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities.
Entrepreneur with experience in sales/marketing in the travel industry.
Quick learner focused on customer relations, reducing costs and increasing productivity. Attentive and organized individual with years of hands-on experience working in shipping industry. Recognized for consistently maintaining safety standards and operating procedures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Vessel Operator
Cargill Business Services
Bangalore
04.2020 - Current
- Corresponding effectively with all concerned parties with regard to vessel fixtures. Clear, effective and prompt communication with Owners, Charterers, Masters and Agents and any other parties related to the vessel and the running voyage.
- Customer Care: Providing timely and effective attention to Owners, Charterers and all parties concerned to the fixture.
- Looking ahead for any possible concerns and attending to the same to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.
- Evaluating cargo hold conditions and coordinating with pre advisory and passage advisory agencies, Owners and Master for proper upgrading of holds especially for clean cargoes such as Alumina, grains, potash, etc.
- Checking on the stow plan and loading sequence and coordinating with Charterers, Master and Terminal (via Agents) so that vessel is able to provide value to the Customers, stow plan is complying with all local and international regulations, restrictions at load and discharge port and safety and stability of vessel during all phases is carried out safely
- Checking SOF diligently and preparing Laytime calculations
- During course of voyage and end of voyage checking Off hires, performance claims, etc and preparing the post fixture calculations with Head Owners
- Proficient in the use of IMOS and SEDNA mailing system
- Carrying out Bunker planning for the voyage and future voyages in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Super User and Trainer for in house Zero North Bunker Planner tool
- Providing safe and economical routes for ballast and laden passage with the help of in house Zero North passage advisory tool
- Super User and Trainer for in house Zero North Passage Planner
- Resolving any and all issues with Owners, Charterers and any other parties in a timely and effective manner.
Director
Aster Sports & Experiences
Bangalore
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Director at a travel company, Aster Sports & Experiences
- A separate vertical of Aster Travel, Bangalore
- Dealing with personalized travel packages related to sporting activities such as MotoGP, EPL & La Liga football, golfing etc. Experiences such as personal cruises, Java Festival, Rio Carnival, etc
- Planning group packages: Ticketing, Visas, Tour guides, hotel stays, inter city travel arrangements, etc
- Curated Motorcycle tours within South India
- Arranging tour guides and back up service team/truck
- Accommodation and refreshment stops along the route
- Photo shoots at places of interest
- Preparing packages for international motorcycle tours
Chief Officer / Additional Master
Bourbon Offshore MMI
Dubai
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Senior DPO on Offshore vessel employed by ADNOC, Abu Dhabi
- Handling AHTSV
- Supply of equipment, crew and supplies to Off shore industry
- Anchor handling
- General ship maintenance and crew management
- Safe stowage and accounting of cargoes for supply to the various platforms and rigs in the oil field
- Monitoring crew and operational safety of ship and crew
- Conducting Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis before undertaking any operation
- Working on succession planning of the work force, training and providing guidance to the crew
Chief Officer / Additional Master
EMAS
Singapore
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Senior DPO on Offshore vessel employed in east coast India, Vietnam, Singapore and west coast India
- Handling AHTSV
- Supply of equipment, crew and supplies to Off shore industry
- Anchor handling
- Installing of a FPSO in Delta field west coast India
- General ship maintenance and crew management
- Safe stowage and accounting of cargoes for supply to the various platforms and rigs in the oil field
- Monitoring crew and operational safety of ship and crew
- Conducting Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis before undertaking any operation
- Working on succession planning of the work force, training and providing guidance to the crew
Master
Dockendale Shipping Co Ltd
Nassau
11.1991 - 11.2008
- Started my shipping career as Apprentice with Dockendale Shipping Co Ltd, Bahamas (management) since 13th November, 1991
- Rose up the ranks after completion of the requisite examinations
- Was promoted to Master in Deck 2003
- Worked on geared Handy and Supra vessels owned and operated by Clipper, Denmark
- Experienced carriage of Multi purpose cargo such as grains, minerals, logs, containers, trucks, steel slabs, etc
Education
Higher Nautical Degree (HND) - Master COC
South Tyneside College
United Kingdom10.1997
Skills
- Customer Service
- Preventative Maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Deadline Adherence
- PPE Compliance
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Good Communication
- Punctual and Reliable
- Teamwork and Communication
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Punctual and Dependable
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Following Instructions
- Strong Work Ethic
- Incident Reporting
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association: St Josephs School Bangalore OBA
- Member: St Joseph's School Riders Club
- WASI: Wildlife Association of South India
Timeline
Vessel Operator
Cargill Business Services
04.2020 - Current
Director
Aster Sports & Experiences
02.2016 - 04.2020
Chief Officer / Additional Master
Bourbon Offshore MMI
01.2015 - 02.2016
Chief Officer / Additional Master
EMAS
01.2011 - 08.2014
Master
Dockendale Shipping Co Ltd
11.1991 - 11.2008
Higher Nautical Degree (HND) - Master COC
South Tyneside College
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