Melvin Fernandes

Experience

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  Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

  May 2008 - May 2011

  Sailed on various container vessels ranging from 1104 TEUs to 4914 TEUs that were engaged on worldwide trade.• Implementing ISM code and SMS of vessel managers and ensuring compliance with international / local regulations, preparing risk assessments for all deck operations.• Ensuring stability of the vessel is within limits and complying with international requirements.• Ensuring charter party requirements with regards to carriage of cargo are complied with.• Undertake incident investigation where required.• Dedicated safety officer on board and chair of the safety committee.• Preparing budgets for deck and galley department in liaison with the technical department for every quarter.• Preparing appraisal reports every quarter for all deck crew and catering department. Show less

  • Chief Officer

    Aug 2009 - May 2011

  • 2nd Officer

    May 2008 - Aug 2009
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  Marex

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2015

  • Management and supervision of the marine consultancy team.• Preparing project proposals, planning, organizing, managing, leading, and delivering marine projects effectively as per client requirements. • Liaising directly with vessel owners / managers, oil majors, drilling contractors etc. for provision of consultancy services.• Conducting vessel suitability inspections as per client requirements.• Advising clients on vessel assurance matters (inc. Anchor Handling and Tug vessels, Platform supply vessels, Seismic survey vessels, Dive support vessels).• Conducting P&I condition surveys. • Technical authorship of various manuals for Class approval e.g. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans, Marine Operating Manuals for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units and Emergency Response Plans. • Undertaking marine safety visits on Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels and Platform Supply vessels.• Assisting accredited inspectors for OCIMF OVID inspections.• Representing clients as marine rep for offshore rig moves, prelay operations and for operational meetings.• Reviewing documents for annual DP trials and FMEA updates for DP vessels and liaising with Classification societies for approval.• Designated person as per PMSC (Port Marine Safety Code) for Perth Harbour. • Briefing contractors on scope of work to be carried out.• Carrying out internal audits as required and assisting in external audits.• Training / mentoring of junior staff.• Initiating / participating in company business development initiatives and recruitment for marine department Show less • Advising clients on vessel assurance matters (inc. Anchor Handling and Tug vessels, Platform supply vessels, Seismic survey vessels, Dive support vessels); reviewing operational documents.• Technical authorship of various manuals for Class approval e.g. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans, Marine Operating Manuals for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units and Emergency Response Plans. • Conducting marine vessel suitability inspections for a major oil company for various operations such as rig moves and seismic operations. • Undertaking periodic marine safety visits on Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels and Platform Supply vessels. • Acting as Client focal point, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery.Liaising with sub-contractors and briefing on scope of tasks to be carried out. • Assisting accredited inspectors for OVID inspections.Managing customer enquiries and generating leads, preparing project proposals as per clients’ requirement. • Initiating / participating in company business development initiatives. Show less • Technical authorship of various manuals for Class approval such as Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Response Plans, Emergency Response Plans and Marine Operating Manuals for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units. • Conducting marine vessel suitability inspections for a major oil company for various operations such as rig moves and seismic operations. • Involved regularly in marine safety visits on Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels and Platform Supply vessels. • Assisting accredited inspectors for OVID inspections. Show less

  • Principal Marine Consultant

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Senior Marine Consultant

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Marine Consultant

    Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
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  SeaTec

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2020

  Operations and Quality Superintendent

  • In charge of Quality Assurance (QA) and review of the technical reports produced by the consultants. To be the main contact with consultants in ensuring the reports are sent on time and are of high quality.• To initiate and adopt recommendation from clients / consultants with regard to report formats and requirements.• To update all technical reports, training and inspection materials to reflect changes in industry requirements and international regulations.• To be mentor/ trainer for new recruits in compliance with SeaTec requirements.• Assist operations department with technical and administration duties whenever required. Show less

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  Fugro

  May 2020 - now

  Responsible for the vetting process within the Fleet Services and Fugro Business Lines Third Party (Chartered) vessels. Responsible for the management of the global customer and oil major/renewable industry acceptability of all managed vessels. Responsible for the management and control of all assurance related activities including vetting and OVMSA to ensure operational continuity.Manage direct relationships with vetting and assurance departments of oil & gas companies, renewable energy sector and fleet operators in the world and manage the interests of the Company in both remote and face-to-face environments. Show less • Responsible for the support of vetting process within the Fleet Services and Fugro Business Lines Third Party (Chartered) vessels.• Work closely with all departments within Fleet Services (incl. Management, QHSSE, Crewing, etc.) and various Fugro Business Lines to receive all necessary input and coordinate audits effectively, ensuring all departments are applying the same defined approach consistently.• Update and monitor OVID/CMID status and planning of all managed vessel in internal database and alert Vetting Manager prior due date.• Assist and collect data from all departments and prepare documentation needed for management reviews for QHSSE department and vetting process.• Assist in planning OVID & CMID inspections required to fulfill customer requirements.• Update and monitor OVID/CMID status and planning of all managed vessel in internal database.• Assist and collect data from all departments and prepare documentation needed for management reviews for QHSSE department and vetting process.• Assist in planning OVID & CMID inspections required to fulfill customer requirements.• Follow up of open corrective / preventive actions in the internal database for 3rd party vessels and in Computerized Management System for client audits.• Assist in the 3rd party vessel assessment, producing the assessment reports.• Maintaining 3rd party vessels database of vetted vessels up to date and filing all the related inspection documents for the vetted vessels.• Attending ad-hoc vessel inspections when required.• Produce Risk assessments to mitigate non-compliances upon 3rd party vessel findings. Show less • Conducting internal ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO 14001 audits and external assurance and navigational audits, third party marine inspections and incident investigations on sea-going vessels, and monitoring corrective actions where.• Developing and implementing procedures, standards and guidelines that ensure vessel operations are controlled and performed in a manner that meets Company and regulatory safety and environment requirements.• Implementing vessel safety rules and practices to promote safety on vessels, and leading by example towards compliance through a positive and safe attitude & through contributing to the HSE awareness of all employees by coaching and advice.• Advising vessel superintendents and masters on maritime regulations and the interpretation thereof to ensure Flag state compliance.• To ensure that all activities are carried out with the highest regard to the health and safety of all involved and to the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution. Show less

  • Global Vetting Manager • Vessel auditing / inspections

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Vetting Officer

    May 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Marine Assurance Officer

    May 2020 - May 2021