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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Qualifications
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Veslin Dsouza

Veslin Dsouza

Operations - Post Fixture
Dubai,Dubai

Summary

Experienced maritime professional with a strong background in ensuring compliance for TMSA, DOC, and ISO audits, conducting internal audits, and coordinating ISM/ISPS/MLC audits. Proven expertise in budgeting, safety and regulatory compliance, and fleet operations. Utilizes ERP software (Danaos, SDSD) to optimize operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills, consistently driving organizational success while maintaining regulatory adherence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

Legacy Ship Management FZE
01.2022 - Current

 Supervised vessel operations, maintenance, and safety, ensuring regulatory compliance.


 Coordinated vetting inspections, audits, and approvals with oil majors and charterers.


 Provided real-time support to vessels, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.


 Ensured compliance with charter party terms throughout the voyage.


 Monitored vessel schedule, ensuring timely port arrivals and departures.


 Acted as the primary contact for charterers, vessel owners, and operators.


 Monitored key performance indicators (fuel, speed) to meet budget and targets.


 Oversaw cargo operations, ensuring timely and safe loading/unloading per charter agreement.


 Coordinated with port authorities, stevedores, and agents for smooth port calls and cargo handling.


 Ensured all shipping documents (Bills of Lading, Cargo manifests) were accurate and compliant.


 Managed operating costs, including fuel, port charges, and other expenses.



Assistant Superintendent - Operations

Legacy Ship Management FZE
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supervised vessel operations, maintenance, and safety, ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Coordinated vetting inspections, audits, and approvals with oil majors and charterers
  • Analyzed external audits and implemented corrective actions for compliance
  • Supported vessel crews and contributed to Safety Management System (SMS) development
  • Managed projects like PMS installation, budgeting, financial planning, and logistics
  • Coordinated navigational support, port calls, maintenance, dry-docking, and voyage planning
  • Addressed operational issues, minimizing disruptions from delays, weather, or technical problems
  • Ensured compliance with international regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code) and managed surveys, inspections, and audits
  • Monitored environmental compliance, including waste disposal, fuel usage, and emissions
  • Maintained vessel documentation, including logbooks, maintenance records, and compliance reports

Senior Operations Executive

Legacy Ship Management FZE
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated daily vessel operations, ensuring safety and navigation compliance
  • Supported the Technical Dept
  • With maintenance and repairs, liaising with shore teams
  • Assisted QSHE with ISM, ISPS, and MLC audits, addressing non-conformities
  • Managed vetting inspections and surveyor coordination
  • Provided real-time support to vessels, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution
  • Ensured compliance with charter party terms throughout the voyage
  • Monitored vessel schedule, ensuring timely port arrivals and departures
  • Acted as the primary contact for charterers, vessel owners, and operators
  • Ensured operational efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Monitored key performance indicators (fuel, speed) to meet budget and targets
  • Addressed and resolved operational delays
  • Oversaw cargo operations, ensuring timely and safe loading/unloading per charter agreement
  • Coordinated with port authorities, stevedores, and agents for smooth port calls and cargo handling
  • Ensured all shipping documents (Bills of Lading, Cargo manifests) were accurate and compliant
  • Managed operating costs, including fuel, port charges, and other expenses
  • Verified freight charges, laytime, demurrage, and dispatch claims, resolving discrepancies
  • Ensured timely invoicing and followed up on outstanding payments

Operations Executive – Tankers Division

Emarat Maritime LLC
06.2014 - 10.2016
  • Monitored day-to-day vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards
  • Assisted crew management in co-ordination with other departments
  • Co-ordinated with surveyors and vessels for vetting inspections
  • Ensured timely and accurate documentation and reporting for vessel operations
  • Ensured that the terms of the CP are adhered to throughout the voyage
  • Coordinated and monitored the vessel's schedule, ensuring timely arrival and departure at ports
  • Served as the primary point of contact for charterers, vessel owners, and operators regarding any issues or updates during the voyage
  • Ensured that the vessel operates efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and operational procedures

Estimation Engineer – Fire and Safety (Marine)

Solas Marine Services LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed detailed cost estimates and budgets for fire and safety systems in marine projects
  • Conducted site inspections and assessments to gather necessary data for accurate estimations
  • Analysed project requirements and provided technical input to optimize safety measures and cost efficiency
  • Collaborated with design and engineering teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications

Education

Marine Engineering -

01.2004 -

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration -Finance

Skills

  • Ship Operations and Accounting Skills

  • Compliance for TMSA Audits

  • Compliance for DOC Audits

  • Compliance for ISO Audits

  • Internal Auditor (ISO)

  • Budgeting

  • ISM/ISPS/MLC Audits preparing and co-ordination

  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance

  • Fleet Operation

  • ERP software (Danaos, SDSD)

Additional Qualifications

  • Ship Operations and Accounting Skills
  • Compliance for TMSA Audits
  • Compliance for DOC Audits
  • Compliance for ISO Audits
  • Internal Auditor (ISO)
  • Budgeting
  • ISM/ISPS/MLC Audits preparing and co-ordination
  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  • Fleet Operation
  • ERP software (Danaos, SDSD)
  • Financial Audit Assistance

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Personal Information

  • Visa: Residence Visa
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Operations Manager

Legacy Ship Management FZE
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Superintendent - Operations

Legacy Ship Management FZE
01.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Operations Executive

Legacy Ship Management FZE
11.2016 - 12.2018

Operations Executive – Tankers Division

Emarat Maritime LLC
06.2014 - 10.2016

Estimation Engineer – Fire and Safety (Marine)

Solas Marine Services LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014

Marine Engineering -

01.2004 -

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration -Finance

Veslin DsouzaOperations - Post Fixture