Chhitiz Varma

Experience

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  The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2007

  Second / Third/ Fourth/ Fifth/Trainee Engineer
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  MMS Maritime

  Jan 2008 - now

  Led team of Engineers and support staff to manage and operate Marine Assets with value of around $ 30~50 million carrying high risk cargo worth $ 40~70 million.Achieved zero incidents in high risk environment potentially against US $100 million in value.Innovated ways to optimse operation of marine assets and reduced Fuel Consumption of prime movers.Completed 50+ oil transfer operations at different ports around world of value around 1 Millions$ on average. Commited to innovate marine operations. Show less

  • Chief Engineer

    Jan 2013 - now

  • First Assistant

    Jan 2008 - May 2013
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  Seven Islands Shipping Ltd.

  Feb 2021 - now

  Technical Superintendent

  Planning & Development Tasks like:• Formulating long term maintenance plans, and tracking maintenance in accordance with makers maintenance schedules and the PMS• Planning and managing , refits, maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, conversions or modifications• Suggesting improvement/changes to procedures & HSQEEn manuals where required Financial & Budgetary tasks like:• Monitoring and managing vessel operating costs within agreed budgets• Preparing and presenting to the GM annual operating budgets• Directing & monitoring the vessel stocking levels with respect to regular and critical spares• Monitoring vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions, and implementing timely remedial actions where required• Performing vessel technical inspections and visits, on allocated vessels, as per company Vessel Resources & Personnel:• Assisting crewing department in the selection of engineer officers• Performing senior Officer Performance Appraisals, mentoring of staff, and carrying out briefingsHealth Safety Environment & Quality:• Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team during an emergency• Ensuring implementation of safety and environmental standards on board the vessel Procurement and Purchase:• Approving vessel orders for stores, spares, repairs and survey within financial limit of authority• Monitoring and guiding the vessel purchaser and the technical assistant on procurement matters and technical services Show less