Ashish Cecil

Experience

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  Wilhelmsen group

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2006

  Deck cadet
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  Wilhelmsen group

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

  Third Officer (Fully Ref. LPG Vessel)

  As a third officer,the first stepping stone as a licensed officer. Responsible to stand bridge watches and pilot the vessel to and from harbors or job sites using all navigational means under the guidance of the captain. In-charge of a bridge team, if applicable and reports directly to the Captain or Master on bridge and conning (shiphandling) duties. Other responsibilities include docking and undocking, managing a mooring station, bow or stern, supervising the deck on cargo evolutions under the guidance of the chief officer, conducting inspections on all ships emergency safety equipment (including, firefighting, damage control, flooding, lifeboats and rafts). Show less

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  Wilhelmsen group

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2014

  - Cargo operations: loading, cargo conditioning, discharging of LPG, LPG Mix.- Planned bunkering operation and contingency planning along with the team. - Worked closely and maintained professional relationship with charterers, customs, agents, classification society, surveyors and industrial experts. - Made sure that all company policies are followed, including but not limited to handling Bills of Lading, Letters of Protest, and Letters of Indemnity, and coordinating with all parties as needed.- Emergency officer in charge. Planned contingency planning for voyage and cargo operations. - Actively worked to strengthen management systems and organizational structure.- Developed routes to optimize fuel consumption which resulted in a 3.5% in fuel efficiency Show less - Using navigational charts, publications, and weather routing charts and maps, plan the route of an oceanic and coastal voyage.- Monitor weather reports using weather monitoring equipment and amend the route to effectively minimize the impact of weather.- Upkeep and update all navigational charts, publications and weather monitoring equipment.- Optimize passage plan to provide the safest and quickest route depending on the ship’s dimensions, navigable waters.- Developed routes to optimize fuel consumption which resulted in a 3.5% in fuel efficiency.- Carry out post voyage evaluation to improve navigational route performance. Show less

  • Chief Officer (Fully Ref. LPG Vessel)

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Second Officer (Fully Ref.LPG Vessel)

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2012
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  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2021

  Chief Officer (LNG Vessel)

  As a Chief Officer,- Head of the deck department- Responsible/accountable for planning and execution of cargo operations- STS with FSRUs.- Worked with Time Charter Parties (TCP) - Shell, Petrobras, BP and Mitsui. Ensured compliance and implementation of key clauses to comply with commercial operations. - Communicated with cargo and freight counterparties, terminals, port agents about all post-deal activities w.r.t compliance of Time Charter Party.- Handled and assisted in resolving cargo claims, disputes between vessel owners and charterers. - Managed, Coached, trained and ensured crew members complied with latest rules of ISM, MARPOL, IMDG code, SOLAS, MLC, STCW 1995/2010 and ISPS. - Audits: Carried out internal audits and prepared for external audits. Successfully executed external audits with zero deficiencies.- Risk assessment: identified and documented hazards, risk factors for critical tasks and reported near misses. Reduced near misses by training crew in safety culture and behavior-based safety.- Incident investigation: ascertained root causes, circumstances and remedial action for the stated incident- Ship and shore compatibility study with port and terminals. Liaised with Port and terminals. - Planned bunker intake for the vessel based on the voyage and vessel stability.- Inventory management: Manage product inventories, managed budget, liaised with vendors, procurement costs and created purchase orders. Reduced purchase order costs by 9% by efficient inventory management. Show less

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  EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED

  Jul 2023 - now

  Operations Superintendent