Prajwal Moras
Mangalore
Summary
Accomplished Chief Security Officer with extensive experience in maritime security management, specialising in risk assessment, crisis management, and compliance with international maritime policies. I have aproven track record in directing investigations, developing security protocols, and enhancing safety measures across multiple cruise lines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Incharge/Security Supervisor
Celestyal Cruises
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw team of security guards and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
Chief Security Officer
Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management INC
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Inspected security design features, installations, and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations
- Ship setup was done from scratch to operations
- Directed investigations into security breaches and formulated strategies to prevent future occurrences.
- Established crisis management plans to address potential security incidents swiftly and minimise impact.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend robust countermeasures.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and external agencies to enhance security measures and respond to incidents.
- Fostered a culture of safety and vigilance across the organisation through leadership and advocacy.
- Analysed incident reports and surveillance footage to identify patterns and prevent recurrences.
- Facilitated confidential internal audits to assess compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Delivered regular training sessions on security awareness and best practices to all staff members.
- Conducted surveillance to obtain evidence of wrongdoing.
- Interviewed and detained witnesses for law enforcement.
- Maintained secure access control, monitoring visitors and completing scans to locate contraband items.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
Chief Security Officer
V.Ships Leisure
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: for Azamara Cruises
- Inspected security design features, installations, and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations
- Ship setup was done from scratch to operations
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations
- Developed and reviewed specifications for design and construction of security systems
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas
- Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees
- Monitored work of contractors in design, construction, and startup phases of security systems
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection
- For Azamara Cruises
Chief Security Officer
Cruise Management International, Inc
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
- Having an excellent understanding of the company's policies, security policy, as well as ISPS code, CVSSA and other applicable maritime policy, are essential for this position
- Act as Ship Security Officer and implement all security plans and policies onboard
- Liaise with CSO in reviewing, developing, maintaining Ship Security Plan and recommend changes as needed
- Investigate and document any security incident, crime allegation or security matter onboard and liaise with local authorities and law enforcement agencies
- Investigate documents and track corrective actions for all accidents and injuries onboard in liaison with Safety Officer and Heads of departments
- Supervise work schedule for security department
- Responsible to train and assign personnel in gangway duties and general ship security
- Conduct regular security inspections around ships and while in port
- Responsible for operation and routine maintenance of all security equipment and training of personnel in the use of such equipment
- Provide Security training to all new and returning crew including departmental specific training and supplemental training as needed or requested
- Liaise with CSO on ongoing projects and tasks related to new build, future planning, technology, equipment, and policy
- Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for Company Security Officers
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
- For Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
Ship's Security
Costa Crociere S.P.A
10.2009 - 11.2017
- Responsible for conducting meetings with all departments pertaining to safety and security related Drills and Exercises, discussing methodology used for searching and making people aware of the subject
- Responsible for 'access control identification system' used to recognize and count all passengers, crew, and shore side employees
- Responsible for screening of hand and cabin luggage, ensuring control of any prohibited items
- Responsible for organizing security training for all crew members and to loop-up with Vessel Department Heads to enhance security measures
- Responsible to establish good liaising with local police, Immigration, Custom, Federal police, and other authorities in ports of call to obtain local intelligence information for security of Vessel
- Responsible to carry out investigations related to nature of incidents as in: Incidents, Theft, Fighting, Drug Abuse, Smuggling/Contraband, Sexual/Physical Assault, Fraudulent documents
- Ensuring proper maintenance & periodical preventive servicing of security equipment such as metal detectors, x-ray machines, Bomb Search kit, Explosive vapor detector, CCTV cameras, monitors, Access control systems, radios, palmtops, A Pass and Fidelio system etc
- To carry out port surveys to assess the level of threat and supervise security at terminal
- To establish effective crowd control procedures when necessary, and to train subordinates' knowledge of crowd and crisis management
- To inspect & investigate contraband, weapons, drug use, following Company policy concerning this subject
- Good knowledge in piracy waters and areas, good knowledge in handling anti-piracy equipment's, planning and implementing
- To give specific assignments to each security guard / Asst
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Ground Security Assistant
Jet Airways (I) Ltd
05.2006 - 10.2009
- Profiling Passengers based on their Ticket and Passports
- Pre-flight aircraft search
- X-ray Screening of passenger's baggage and cargo
- Escorting special guests and dignitaries
- Total vigilance on baggage, loading and offloading areas
- Keeping vigilance on valuable cargo and escorting it till aircraft
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering the facility
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism, and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
- Rendered aid to injured and ill individuals and alerted paramedics for advanced support
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property
Education
Professional Certification - Including Security, Systems, Risk Management
CORP SECURITY SOLUTIONS
India03-2021
Professional Certification - Certified Security Practitioner
International Institute of Security & Safety
07-2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Managerial Skills, Finance, Accounting, Taxation
St Aloysius College
10.2005
Skills
- Security Operations
- Investigations
- Risk Management
- Crisis Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Security screening
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Security systems expertise
- Surveillance
- Loss prevention expertise
Certification
- Certified Security Practitioner - International Institute of Security and Safety Management
- Port Facility Security Officer - ADU Academy e-learning Directorate General of Shipping - India
- Certified Ship's Security Officer
- STCW - 2010 Certified: involving Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities and Elementary First Aid
- Safety Management System
- Certified with Crowd and Crisis Management
- Certified with Basic Screening Procedures (involving profiling and emergency response) from U.S Department of Homeland Security
- Certified with System Security Awareness Maritime Transportation Security Act (passenger's handling and self-defense technique) from U.S Department of Homeland Security
- Screener Certification (X-RAY) certified from BCAS
- Certified with Proficiency in Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
- Certified by International Maritime Security (IMS) - UK for US Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) 2010
- Cyber Security & Network Security
- Information Security Management
- WHO - Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Corona virus (COVID-19)
- WHO - How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE)(COVID-19)
- Security Operations during COVID-19 (Pandemic Security)
- Fully Accredited Professional Criminology Diploma Course - Udemy
- The Complete Train the Trainer Boot camp - Advanced - Udemy
Accomplishments
- Recruited and trained new staff members in effective security measures and guard techniques.
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
- Reduced store losses by 70% by apprehending and processing 20% shoplifters a month.
- Provided comprehensive executive protection services for various celebrities on board cruise ships in the United States.
- Documented and resolved Theft, Domestic violence, group fights, property damage, assault, rape, shoplifting which led to saving company money.
- Liaising with Customs and Border Protection Team (Department of Homeland Security - USA), Police Departmental, FBI and Attorneys with regards to any kind of security related incidents.
- Currently preparing for the ASIS board CPP examination with ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA).
- Being the active member of the management at the time of Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line acted swiftly following Hurricane Dorian, being first to dock in Freeport with more than 700,000 pounds of humanitarian aid and hosting two near-immediate humanitarian sailings to Grand Bahama. Also helped by preparing and delivering food to local shelters, distributing supplies, and delivering 100 Bahamian bins that were donated from families in South Florida - United States.
Personal Information
- Title: Chief Security Officer
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Gender: MALE
- Date of Birth: 12/04/1984
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
http://linkedin.com/in/prajwal-moras
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Security Incharge/Security Supervisor
Celestyal Cruises
02.2025 - Current
Chief Security Officer
Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management INC
10.2022 - 11.2024
Chief Security Officer
V.Ships Leisure
04.2021 - 08.2022
Chief Security Officer
Cruise Management International, Inc
12.2017 - 09.2020
Ship's Security
Costa Crociere S.P.A
10.2009 - 11.2017
Ground Security Assistant
Jet Airways (I) Ltd
05.2006 - 10.2009
Professional Certification - Including Security, Systems, Risk Management
CORP SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Professional Certification - Certified Security Practitioner
International Institute of Security & Safety
Bachelor of Commerce - Managerial Skills, Finance, Accounting, Taxation
St Aloysius College
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