Hamid Fakhir

Shipping Operations professional with 10+ years of experience in tanker vessel operations, trading logistics, and terminal operations, managing end-to-end voyage execution across the Middle East, India, and Asia.

Specialist in time charter & voyage charter operations, laytime optimization, bunker strategy, and voyage performance monitoring, with strong exposure to commercial shipping and trading support. Proven ability to optimize voyage economics (TCE), minimize demurrage exposure, and enhance operational efficiency, while ensuring strict compliance with charter party terms, international regulations, and company policies.

Brings a data-driven and commercially focused approach, supporting traders with freight economics, operational insights, and performance optimization.

Senior Executive – Vessel Operations January/2024 – February/2026

ARIA BIO Industries FZE, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE

• Managed end-to-end time charter and voyage charter operations for tanker vessels transporting Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, and Bitumen across international markets
• Ensured full charter party compliance, including NOR tendering, laytime tracking, and demurrage/despatch calculations
• Monitored vessel performance (speed & consumption), identifying inefficiencies and minimizing voyage cost deviations
• Optimized bunker procurement and consumption strategies, improving fuel efficiency and reducing operational costs
• Coordinated voyage planning, port rotations, and cargo operations, ensuring smooth execution across multiple ports
• Handled demurrage claims, LOIs, and operational documentation, reducing financial exposure through accurate CP interpretation
• Collaborated with charterers, brokers, owners, Masters, and agents to resolve real-time operational issues
• Maintained accurate operational data and reporting for commercial and finance teams (P&L tracking)

Senior Executive – Trading Operations January/2023 – December/2023

ARIA BIO Industries FZE, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE

• Supported physical trading operations for Fuel Oil and Gas Oil, managing logistics execution aligned with commercial contracts.
• Partnered with traders on deal structuring, providing voyage cost estimates, freight inputs, and operational feasibility analysis.
• Coordinated vessel scheduling, cargo movement, and terminal operations to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries.
• Monitored operational costs and logistics performance to support profitability of trading transactions.
• Managed documentation, customs coordination, and regulatory compliance for cargo movement.

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Loading Master / CCR Operator / Terminal Operator January/2017 – December/2022

Gulf Petrochem FZC, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE

Worked in close coordination with Operations teams, Vessel Agents, and Petroleum Inspectors on QA/QC, custody transfer, and product quantification for marine and terminal operations.

Products handled include Crude Oil, Base Oil, Bitumen, Gas Oil, HSFO, LSFO, Naphtha (MTO), Edible Oils (UCO), RPO, and petrochemicals including Ethanol, Toluene, Butyl Glycol, Butyl Acetate, White Spirit, and Xylene.

• Executed vessel loading and discharge operations in compliance with ISGOTT, terminal HSE standards, and approved procedures.
• Coordinated PLDA submissions, port clearances, and operational approvals with port authorities and regulators.
• Supervised custody transfer activities, including ullage/ROB checks, tank gauging, sampling, and quantity reconciliation with inspectors.
• Acted as the primary ship–shore interface with Masters, Chief Officers, surveyors, and terminal teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitored and controlled tank farm, pipeline, and pumping systems via SCADA/CCR, optimizing operational parameters for safety and throughput.
• Managed multi-grade product storage and transfer operations, including tank changeovers, line flushing, cleaning, pigging, and recovery optimization.

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Tender Executive (Bid) September/2015 – November/2016

PhiStream Consulting Private Limited, Noida, Delhi NCR, India

• Prepared and submitted technical and commercial tender bids for public-sector clients including IOCL, HPCL, TRAI, and other government departments.
• Reviewed tender documentation, compliance requirements, and commercial terms to ensure accurate and competitive bid submissions.

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Project Coordinator (Third Party Inspection) May/2014 - August/2015

PhiStream Consulting Private Limited, Noida, Delhi NCR, India

Coordinated third-party inspection and audit activities for petroleum and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to client and regulatory requirements.

Liaised with clients, inspectors, and field teams to schedule audits, track findings, and close compliance actions. Handled TPI Projects such as:

 Third-party inspection (TPI) of bottom loading tank trucks for HPCL.

 Surveillance audit of Indian Oil Retail Outlets under Third Party Certification

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India, 06/2013

• B.E. Information Science Engineering