Shantanu Kaushik
Shipping
Lucknow
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with proven expertise in navigation and ship handling, honed at MMSI Services. Recognized for enhancing crew morale and optimizing route planning, resulting in reduced fuel consumption. Strong leadership and communication skills drive effective teamwork and compliance with ISM code, ensuring operational excellence and safety in diverse maritime environments.
Maritime professional with extensive seafaring experience and commitment to operational excellence. Proven success in managing navigational responsibilities and ensuring crew safety. Reliable team player known for adaptability and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Mate
MMSI Services
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the training and development of junior officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Improved crew morale by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged open communication and teamwork among diverse crew members.
- Actively participated in onboard risk assessments, identifying areas of improvement in safety and environmental management systems.
- Managed complex cargo operations, coordinating with shore-based personnel for seamless loading and unloading processes.
- Collaborated with the engineering department to ensure efficient operation of propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems.
- Performed thorough inspections of ship''s equipment and documentation to guarantee operational readiness prior to departure.
- Conducted regular safety drills to enhance crew preparedness for emergency situations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently maintaining logs for navigation, weather observations, and equipment performance.
- Streamlined communication between bridge team members for improved decision-making during critical operations.
- Utilized advanced weather routing software to select optimal routes that minimized transit time while ensuring passenger comfort and cargo integrity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, ensuring vessel compliance with international standards.
- Enhanced navigational safety by implementing effective voyage planning and monitoring techniques.
- Collaborated with the Captain to develop comprehensive contingency plans for potential hazards such as piracy or severe weather events.
- Safeguarded vessel security by establishing access controls and conducting routine security checks on board.
- Maintained a high standard of bridge resource management by continually updating navigational charts, publications, and equipment software.
- Contributed to successful audits by demonstrating strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices during inspections from port authorities or classification societies.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and arranging for vessel to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Second Mate
Fleet Management
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Developed strong relationships with pilots, harbor masters, agents, and other maritime professionals, facilitating smooth port visits.
- Coordinated lifesaving equipment maintenance procedures, guaranteeing readiness for use in emergency situations.
- Optimized watch schedules to maintain a high level of alertness among bridge team members while adhering to fatigue management guidelines.
- Reduced fuel consumption through careful route optimization and efficient speed management.
Deck Cadet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Assisted in navigation activities for safe passage planning and efficient voyages.
- Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
- Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Maintained a clean and hazard-free deck environment through diligent housekeeping tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Vels Academy Of Maritime Studies
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
ISM code compliance
Watchkeeping procedures
GMDSS communication
Ship handling
Firefighting techniques
Mooring operations
Life saving appliances
Pollution prevention
Maritime regulations
Collision avoidance
Cargo handling
Electronic chart display
Voyage planning
Stability calculations
Bridge management
Weather forecasting
Ballast management
Anchoring operations
Vessel maintenance
Radar operation
Medical care
Ship security
STCW training
Navigation expertise
Teamwork
Vessel navigation
Teamwork and collaboration
Leadership skills
Problem-solving abilities
Navigational control
Excellent communication
Route planning
Effective communication
Active listening
Navigation equipment
Attention to detail
Timeline
Second Mate
MMSI Services
04.2021 - Current
Second Mate
Fleet Management
08.2013 - 06.2020
Deck Cadet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
09.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Vels Academy Of Maritime Studies
04.2001 -