Ghyslain Fozeuh

Maritime operations professional with over 10 years managing tanker vessels under Time Charter and Spot Voyage terms.

Experienced across the full operational cycle: voyage planning, bunker procurement, cargo handling supervision, and post-fixture accounting. Comfortable interpreting charter party clauses, resolving operational issues in real time, and producing the reporting that keeps owners, charterers, and internal stakeholders aligned. Professional working proficiency in English; native French speaker.

Transport and Operations Manager - GULFCAM SAS - Cameroon

(2021-01 - 2025-01)

• Directed maritime transport, port agency, and freight forwarding activities, coordinating voyage planning and cargo flow across multiple vessel calls
• Negotiated charter party terms and monitored contractual compliance to protect voyage margins and reduce operational risk
• Managed bunker procurement decisions and tracked consumption against voyage estimates to control fuel costs
• Reviewed logistics KPIs and voyage performance data to flag bottlenecks and correct course before they affected schedule or cost
• Represented the company in industry associations and management meetings on operational strategy

Department Head / Assistant Manager, Operations - GULFIN S&T Co. - Cameroon

(2012-01 - 2021-01)

• Managed post-fixture operations for a fleet operating under Time Charter (ShellTime) and Voyage Charter (Asbatankvoy, BPVoy) terms
• Calculated laytime, demurrage, and despatch, and resolved high-value claims using supporting documentation and maritime case law
• Tracked off-hire periods and vessel performance, documenting technical breakdowns and letters of protest where needed
• Produced weekly and monthly financial reports comparing budgeted vs. actual voyage costs, feeding into annual budget oversight
• Sourced cargo opportunities from broker market reports and contributed to winning several commercial tenders

Vessel Operator - GULFIN S&T Co. - Cameroon

(2010-01 - 2011-01)

• Ran day-to-day vessel operations, monitoring speed and consumption against voyage estimates and adjusting plans to protect ETAs
• Issued voyage orders to Masters covering cargo handling, routing, and safety instructions
• Managed global bunkering operations, selecting suppliers on price, quality, and port location to minimize deviations
• Coordinated vessel acceptance at loading/discharge terminals, ensuring compliance with vetting and safety standards
• Prepared freight and demurrage/despatch invoices, and maintained SOF, NOR, and Letters of Protest for post-fixture records

Professional Diploma - Shipping Operations & Port Management - Lloyd's Maritime Institute (2022-01)

Master's degree - Mechanical Engineering - École Polytechnique (2009-01)

Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering - École Polytechnique (2009-01)