SHERWIN A. FERNANDES

• Streamlined communication between onshore and offshore teams, improving overall operational productivity.
• Handling 9-10 ships continuously plus 6 back-up vessels.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments before embarking on new projects or contracts to minimize potential hazards and disruptions in operations.
• Optimized vessel operations for increased efficiency through regular review and analysis of voyage data.
• Implemented contingency plans to minimize disruptions during unexpected events, such as severe weather or equipment malfunctions, ensuring the safety of crew members and cargo.
• Established strong working relationships with suppliers, vendors, shipyards, and other maritime service providers for seamless cooperation in various projects.
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by establishing and maintaining waste management procedures.
• Collaborated with technical teams to develop customized solutions for unique challenges faced during specific voyages.
• Reduced downtime by proactively addressing potential equipment issues before they escalated into critical problems.
• Enhanced vessel performance by implementing effective maintenance and repair strategies.
• Coordinated vessel inspections, audits, and certifications to maintain strict adherence to industry regulations and standards.
• Maintained accurate records of vessel documents, ensuring easy access to information when required by regulatory authorities or internal stakeholders.
• Managed budgets and financial reporting for vessel operations, ensuring cost-effective decision-making processes.
• Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
• Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
• Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
• Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.

Recently worked as Marine Standards Superintendent in China for 7 months,
Role was to carry out PSC related inspections for all vessels calling Chinese
ports (Approx 30-35 ships/month) and provide all technical assistance/
guidance to rectify all the defects and assist vessels during PSC Inspections.
Identify High Risk Vessels as per Risk4Seas and Tokyo MOU & plan vessel
inspection/Ship visit. Carried out lot of Joint PSC Inspections with China MSA/
Class at Yangshan , Shanghai, Ningbo mainly on LNG powered ships.

• Established and ensured compliance of safety regulations, procedures and standards for ship staff inline with ISM,ISPS, MARPOL & Company SMS.
• Conducted regular vessel inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards so that vessel is always ready for external authority inspection at all times.