SALIM KHAN
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Experienced maritime compliance professional with over 10 years in offshore logistics and safety management. Led audits, managed vessel flag transitions, and coordinated statutory certification renewals. As QHSE Manager and DPA, minimised non-conformities during inspections and enhanced safety management systems through actionable insights.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QHSE Manager & Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Alphard Maritime Group
02.2026 - Current
- DPA for offshore fleet of eight DP2 vessels under the ISM Code. Serve as the direct link between Masters and senior management for safe operation and pollution prevention in line with MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6.
- Lead company-wide QHSE compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 for the offshore fleet.
- Drive incident investigation and risk management for offshore operations, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
- Manage audits and vetting including OVID, PSC, Flag, Class, and client inspections.
- Monitored fleet performance on safety statistics, environmental compliance, and defect rectification, aligning owners' expectations with managers' execution.
- Represented owners for bulk carriers with outsourced technical management. Oversaw third-party managers to ensure QHSE compliance and adherence to budget and performance KPIs.
- Coordinate deficiency close-outs with third-party managers for bulk carriers.
- Developed and maintained SMS focusing on offshore operational risks and continuous improvement of QHSE standards.
Marine Operations Manager
Greatship India Limited
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw safe and compliant operations of DP Class II offshore vessels, including AHTS (150 BP, 80 BP), PSVs, MPVs, OSVs, and well stimulation vessels, ensuring strict adherence to ISM, ISPS, and MLC2006 standards.
- Managed vessel certification validity and compliance with flag state, class, and client requirements; coordinated renewal of statutory and class certificates in collaboration with Masters, DPA, and surveyors.
- Supported onboard ISM/ISPS audits, FMEA trials, Annual DP trials, Bollard Pull tests, and third-party inspections conducted by clients, flag, and classification societies.
- Conducted frequent vessel visits and internal inspections to verify compliance with flag administration, client-specific, and company policies, ensuring readiness for Port State and Flag State inspections.
- Liaised with flag administrations, port authorities, and regulatory agencies for vessel documentation, inspection scheduling, and operational approvals.
- Coordinated with client representatives and authorities (ONGC, MOD, NSC, port, and naval clearances) to obtain necessary permissions for crew changes, cargo transfers, and offshore operations.
- Monitored vessel performance, crew competency, and operational compliance through audits, training oversight, and documentation review.
- Assisted Masters/OIMs in maintaining vessel documentation and compliance records per ISM, ISPS, and MLC2006 frameworks.
- Participated in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions in line with the company's Safety Management System (SMS).
- Ensured consistent communication with clients and stakeholders on operational compliance, audit findings, and vessel readiness for deployment or hire.
Marine QHSE Manager
Sai Maritime & Management Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
05.2023 - 10.2024
Marine Operations Manager
SAN Marine
Kakinada
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Regulatory Compliance: Successfully cleared DOC audits across Indian, RMI, and Panama registries, managing all aspects of statutory flag state certifications and renewals.
- Coordinated with key classification societies (IRS, ClassNK, MMD, IRI) to schedule and streamline mandatory surveys and inspections, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Executed fleet-wide internal ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, established tracking system for prompt rectification and closure of nonconformities, enhancing compliance and operational integrity.
- Controlled safety-critical procurement budgets, upgraded company's SMS through data-driven audit insights and training updates, reinforcing safety and operational standards.
- Specialized Projects: Directed flag change transitions, pre-purchase assessments, and dry-dock compliance reviews to verify vessel asset integrity.
Crew Manager
DESTAN SHIP MANAGEMENT
Mumbai
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Crew Sourcing for Bulk Carriers.
- Crew Sourcing for Offshore Vessels.
- Crew Documents Dossier Preparation, in accordance with Flag Regulations and STCW Regulations.
- Monitored crew retention rates, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Prepared for RPSL audits, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
BITS Pilani - B.S. Nautical Technology
RLINS Madurai
01-2011
Senior Secondary School - 10+2
KNICE
Sultanpur, U.P.01-2008
Skills
- Maritime compliance
- QHSE compliance
- ISO quality management
- ISO certification
- Audit and inspection management
- Audit management
- Port state control coordination
- Risk management
- Risk assessment and corrective actions
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Safety documentation
- Safety auditing techniques
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Crew competency development
- Operational compliance
- Microsoft Excel and Office
- Project management and leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Marine regulations knowledge
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Custom Section
2nd OFFICER (12 Months)
- TUG VARAHI | 07 APRIL 2020 - 21 Sept 2020
- SAI ARAMBH | 27 APRIL 2019 - 11 NOV 2019
3rd OFFICER (12 MOnths 27 days)
- Samanta | 01 DEC 2017 - 06 July 2018
- Prince basel | 12 APRIL 2016 - 24 sept 2016
Deck cadet (12 MOnths 24 Days)
- FM SPIRIDON | 04 OCT 2012 - 28 oct 2013
Personal Information
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Height: 177cm
- Weight: 86 Kgs
- Father's Name: Mr. Nayyer Khan
Certification
Designated Person Ashore(DPA)
Internal Auditor For ISM, MLC and ISPS
2nd Mate Foreign Going National COC
ECDIS
ROC ARPA
GMDSS
Position Reference System(DP)
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Timeline
QHSE Manager & Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Alphard Maritime Group
02.2026 - Current
Marine Operations Manager
Greatship India Limited
10.2024 - 06.2025
Marine QHSE Manager
Sai Maritime & Management Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - 10.2024
Marine Operations Manager
SAN Marine
08.2022 - 05.2023
Crew Manager
DESTAN SHIP MANAGEMENT
11.2021 - 05.2022
BITS Pilani - B.S. Nautical Technology
RLINS Madurai
Senior Secondary School - 10+2
KNICE