Adarsh Agarwal

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of assigned LPG vessels, ensuring seamless terminal clearance, and conducting risk assessments and permit evaluations to drive operational efficiency.

• Pioneering safety through regular audits, risk assessments, and inspections, resulting in a tangible reduction in incidents
• Spearheading accident and incident investigations, and disseminating valuable lessons across the fleet.

• Leading the charge in internal and live navigational audits, proactively managing changes as needed, and meticulously preparing vessels for vetting/CDI inspections.

• Assisting in the review and revision of Safety Management Systems (SMS) to align with ISM, ISPS, MLC, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) & TMSA
• Ensuring a robust framework that meets industry benchmarks.

• Monitoring and responding to external audits and inspections, tracking KPIs, and compiling comprehensive statistics
• Crafting insightful summary reports to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Actively seeking and disseminating vital information from industry sources to vessels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and awareness.

• Playing a pivotal role in setting up in-house Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations for a client in Bangladesh, involving strategic management of client-owned assets.

• Key player in achieving and sustaining industry certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001
• Driving excellence through rigorous documentation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Successful completion of dry docking for vessels, including assisting with spec preparation and day to day activities.

• Ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies.

• Demonstrating proficiency in celestial navigation, electronic chart systems, and radar operations.

• Fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

• Analysed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Trained crew members in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Identifying training needs
• STS Screening of company owned & Client vessels
• Regular follow-up with vessels during the STS operations to ensure safe operations.
• Involved in reviewing company STS procedures and sharing/implementing improvements.

• Working as Master with Exmar Ship management who has overall deciding authority of all shipboard activity in any aspect within the limitation of the law and company instruction

• During these periods, was directly reporting to Managers, Owners and Charterers and was responsible for complying with and implementing company policy, supervising and motivating officers and crew and leading the maritime expedition, which required leadership and authoritative qualities, good management skills, good stress management abilities, good ship handling capabilities, diplomacy, HR and motivational skills again

• Computer Knowledge: Has good knowledge of computers for day-to-day work.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

• Supported ship navigation by inspecting, testing and aligning equipment for proper operation.
• Inspected and tested vessels under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
• Evaluation of vessels prior to departure documented concerns and coordinated timely repairs as necessary.
• Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.