VISHAL KANKARWAL
NAVI MUMBAI
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience in the maritime field, excelling in cargo operations and navigational planning. Proven track record in enhancing crew coordination and emergency preparedness, ensuring vessel safety and efficiency. Skilled in chart management and relationship building, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments. Highly skilled Navigation Officer with broad maritime experience. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of marine safety protocols, advanced navigational skills, and adeptness in using electronic navigation systems. Demonstrated ability to make quick decisions under pressure, contributing significantly to previous employers' operational efficiency and safety record.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
First Officer/Chief Officer
Seaspan Ship Management Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2024 - Current
- Completed 21 months as Chief Officer on large container vessels, including a 119,441 DWT vessel.
- Sailed 36 months as second navigational watchkeeping officer on large container vessels.
- Sailed 18 months as third navigational watchkeeping officer on large container vessels.
- Reviewed navigational charts and reference materials before each voyage to ensure accuracy.
- Managed crew coordination for effective task execution and vessel maintenance.
- Ensured vessel maintenance through regular checklist completion and inspections.
- Conducted training and emergency drills for all crew members to enhance preparedness.
- Performed navigational duties and maintained accurate navigational charts throughout voyages.
- Planned and executed efficient loading and unloading of cargoes from vessels.
Education
BSC Nautical Science - Navigational Watchkeeping Officer
International Maritime Institute
Greater Noida04-2009
Skills
- Cargo operations and planning
- Navigational planning and chart management
- Vessel inspections and maintenance
- Emergency preparedness
- Crew coordination and relationship building
- Emergency rescue
- Security inspections and management
- Certified PADI Open Water Diver
- Certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- Problem resolution
- Safety procedures implementation
- Weather forecasting
- Ballast management
- Cargo gear handling and stability calculations
- Navigation software proficiency
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
First Officer/Chief Officer
Seaspan Ship Management Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
BSC Nautical Science - Navigational Watchkeeping Officer
International Maritime Institute
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