Capt. B. Vijay Giri

• Appointed DPA and CSO for heavy-lift operations. • Held accountability for HSEQ, Class, Flag, Crewing. • Cleared five PSC inspections in 18 months detention-free. • Maintained fleet trading through structured deficiency management. • Developed compliant HSEQ systems, manuals, and procedures. • Led SIRE 2.0 and vetting readiness programmes. • Drove OCIMF compliance through training and checklists. • Managed P&I and H&M insurance administration. • Handled surveys, claims, reporting, and insurer liaison. • Administered charter parties, freight, laytime, and demurrage. • Managed voyage instructions and vessel handover processes. • Supervised port captaincy, loading, cargo securing, HSEQ.

• Led 22-vessel fleet shore operations as Executive Director. • Achieved zero SIRE detentions throughout entire leadership tenure. • Directed readiness for SIRE 2.0, RightShip, TMSA 3. • Passed audits without major non-conformities across certifications. • Supervised regional drydockings on schedule and within budget. • Achieved CAP 1 rating for MR Tanker. • Managed takeovers, surveys, inspections, and ISM/ISPS changeovers. • Maintained zero PSC detentions across entire fleet. • Led investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, ISM audits. • Represented company on major classification society committees.

• Oversaw fleet-wide QHSE, compliance, and marine operations. • Served as Marine Superintendent, DPA, and CSO. • Deployed six months in Nigeria as owner’s representative. • Led SIRE programme restoring charter eligibility successfully. • Managed MODU takeover in Hunterston with full compliance. • Supervised Dakar drydocking while maintaining charter status. • Preserved full class certification throughout tanker drydocking. • Conducted RightShip inspections and cargo readiness assessments. • Closed PSC findings, audits, and incident investigations.

• Led technical, chartering, QHSE, and crewing operations. • Served as Senior Operations Manager and DPA/CSO. • Oversaw Special Survey drydocking at Salamina Shipyard. • Achieved on-time class reinstatement in Piraeus drydock. • Managed P&I and H&M claims across clubs. • Resolved incidents and coordinated underwriter liaison effectively. • Maintained QHSE systems and vetting readiness companywide. • Preserved DOC/SMC validity and Flag State compliance.

• Conducted P&I, H&M, cargo, bunker, collision surveys. • Liaised with all 13 IG P&I clubs. • Managed claims preparation and marine incident resolution. • Supervised heavy-lift cargo securing up to 5,000MT. • Ensured compliance with IACS, class, flag standards. • Served as STS Mooring Master for transfers. • Oversaw planning, mooring, connections, and documentation. • Conducted sea trials verifying machinery and navigation. • Assessed seakeeping against class and builder specifications. • Performed hatch-testing on bulk and cargo vessels. • Prepared detailed reports for clubs and underwriters. • Produced claims reports, certificates, and damage assessments. • Supervised load/discharge, draft, ullage, cargo monitoring.

• Led DPA, CSO, HSEQ, chartering, and operations. • Managed four-vessel tanker fleet activities and compliance. • Oversaw SIRE, vetting, PSC, and Flag readiness. • Managed charter parties, laytime, and demurrage efficiently.

• Managed HSEQ, ISM/ISPS, chartering, operations, terminal safety. • Oversaw six-vessel Qatar Petroleum fleet operations effectively. • Led SIRE readiness and OCIMF compliance fleetwide. • Conducted crew briefings and terminal inspections regularly. • Directed chartering, voyage planning, and port coordination. • Managed demurrage claims and commercial documentation efficiently.

• Completed six years in tanker command roles. • Served aboard VLCCs and Product Tankers. • Worked under BP London and Great Eastern. • Led vessel deliveries from major Japanese shipyards. • Managed takeovers at Sasebo, Kure, and Onomichi. • Completed BP-sponsored Ice Navigation Training, Portsmouth UK. • Managed ISM compliance, cargo, stability, crew performance.

• Gained experience under Japanese shipowner operational standards. • Served aboard VLCCs and Bulk Carriers. • Learned Mitsui OSK, K-Line, and CIDO procedures.

• Completed 12 years on VLCCs, progressing steadily. • Advanced from Second Officer to Chief Officer. • Served under a top global VLCC operator. • Completed 6.5 years as Chief Officer successfully. • Held accountability for cargo, stability, COW, safety. • Managed tank cleaning, ISM compliance, crew performance. • Won Best Chief Officer Award in 2003. • Completed VLCC discharge and 100% COW under24hours. • Won Zero Downtime Award in 2004. • Maintained zero equipment downtime for one year.