Vikrant Bharat

Experience

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  International Andromeda Shipping Monte Carlo Monaco

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2011

  Master Mariner

  Took charge of the general supervision and responsibility over the entire vessel and crew on board.Acted as personnel executive to ship owners and promote their welfare.In charge of ship’s security.

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  The University of Trinidad and Tobago

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  Senior Lecturer / Assessor

  Responsible for training maritime professionals as per the standards of MCA,U.K & IMarEST.Delivered lectures on Maritime Business /Ports & Terminal management, Nautical Studies.Conducted internal audits / course evaluations to maintain quality and conformity.Developed and delivered simulator based training /Kongsberg certified.Provided operational supervision and functional direction to instructors and support staff.

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  Oman Shipping Company

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2016

  Assisted the Safety & Quality and Crewing teams for regulatory compliance, training and development of seafarers and shore staff, Marine Assurance.Supervised the SIRE & CDI InspectionsOn board ISM, ISPS & Navigation /Environment Audits including evaluation of 3rd party vessels.Managed and delivered training budget & cadet internship programs and successfully handled three overseas projects in UK/Australia. Managed numerous vessels including certification, surveys and screening of 3rd party ships.Handled projects in process improvements and quality related activities involving Pre-Vetting inspections, audits and co-ordination with internal and external departments.Involved in arranging and coordinating SIRE.Represented and promoted ship owners position at various stakeholder meetings and forums.

  • Maritime Training / STCW & Safety Compliance Superintendent

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Safety & Quality Assurance Superintendent

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Oman Chartering / Oman Shipping Company

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2021

  Commercial -- Superintendent / Voyage Manager

  Supervised the commercial operations of VLCC fleet within a dynamic commercial & chartering department.Collaborated closely with Ship Captain, Agents, Charterers, Technical Managers, to ensure that optimum commercial results are effectively achieved.Managed disbursement accounts and coordinated routing services for monitoring vessels and commercial performance against charter party requirements.Supervised bunker supply operation.Assisted the Claims team in the administration audit process. Show less

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  Vessconn Maritime

  Mar 2021 - now

  VESSCONN (Vessel Experts in Supply & Survey Connection) is a global e-procurement company founded in 2021 by highly qualified Maritime Professionals with over 27 years of experience in the industry.Our mission is to create value and knit collaborations to enhance sector-wide profitability and for this purpose with developed our platform VESCONET. Whether you are a supplier to the marine industry, a training and education provider within the sector, or a contributor of marine services, you can now manage and market your business through a straightforward and reliable online platform that connects you to a network of local and global organizations looking for maritime solutions. Show less

  • Director

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Marine Consultant / Flag Inspector

    Mar 2021 - now