Olusoji Ashcroft

Canadian Permanent Resident and licensed Master Mariner with active sea-going experience as Officer of the Watch on LNG, LPG, and Oil tankers. Now seeking a land-based role in marine operations, fleet management, or regulatory compliance.

I bring strong background in marine operations, vessel navigation, marine safety compliance, LNG cargo operations, and vessel regulatory oversight. Proven ability to manage vessel documentation, crew coordination, and emergency preparedness. Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations (SIGTTO, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS) and committed to ensuring vessel safety. Proficient in watch-keeping, cargo handling, and crew management on international vessels.

2nd Officer & Shipboard Safety Officer at NLNG Shipping & Marine Services Limited (NSML) (2024-08 – Present)

Served on various NSML fleet ships: LNG AKWA IBOM (LNG Tanker) – 115,993 GT | Bermuda Flag; LNG ADAMAWA (LNG Tanker) - 115,993 GT | Bermuda Flag; LPG Alfred TEMILE (LPG Tanker) - 114,354 GT | Bermuda Flag

• Supervise cargo loading and discharge operations for LNG and oil tankers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Conducted ISM Code audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness drills
• Supervise cargo loading, discharging, tank inspections, and inert gas operations
• Conduct ship stability and ballast management to ensure compliance with cargo loading limits and vessel trim requirements
• Ship navigation as Officer of the Watch (OOW), ensuring safe passage using radar, ECDIS, AIS, GPS, and weather routing systems
• Shipboard Safety Officer in-charge of HSSE campaigns, incident investigation and reporting, HSSE induction trainings, and maintaining HSSE safety culture onboard and in dry docks
• Liaised with port authorities, surveyors, and regulatory bodies for vessel inspections and compliance checks
• Conduct passage planning, route optimization and navigational charts management in compliance with SOLAS and company policies
• Monitor cargo tank pressures, temperatures, and stability calculations to ensure safe transportation of LNG and LPG cargo
• Supervise mooring, unmooring, anchoring, and berthing operations, while ensuring crew safety
• Maintains navigational logs, voyage reports, and port documentation in accordance with ISM, MARPOL, and flag state regulations

3rd Officer at NLNG Shipping & Marine Services Limited (NSML) (2021-09 – 2024-08)

Served on various NSML fleet ships: LPG ALFRED TEMILE (LPG Tanker) - 17,980 GT | Bermuda Flag; LNG SOKOTO (LNG Tanker) - 114,354 GT | Bermuda Flag; LNG LAGOS II (LNG Tanker) - 115,995 GT | Bermuda Flag; LNG PORTHARCOURT II (LNG Tanker) - 116,568 GT | Bermuda Flag; LNG BONNY II (LNG Tanker) – 115,995 GT | Bermuda Flag

• Bridge navigation watch-keeping, ECDIS navigation, and voyage planning
• Supervised cargo loading/unloading operations, ensuring proper safety protocols
• Conducted emergency drills, risk assessments, and vessel safety inspections
• Ensured proper maintenance and inspection of LSA and FFA
• Assist in mooring, unmooring, and deck operations, ensuring safe handling of lines
• Liaised with port authorities, surveyors, and terminal operators for efficient cargo handling
• Assist Second Mate in passage planning, route monitoring, and chart corrections
• Support cargo tank entry procedures, risk assessments, and tank cleaning operations
• Ensure adherence to SOLAS, MARPOL, ISGOTT, and IGC Code requirements
• Assist senior officers in ship maintenance, audits, and vessel condition reports

3rd Officer at Orion Marine Limited (2020-03 – 2021-08)

Served on various Orion Marine fleet ships: MT MAESTRO (Oil Tanker) - 12,358 GT | Monrovia Flag; MT VARDAR (Oil Tanker) - 25,108 GT | Monrovia Flag

• Bridge navigation watch keeping, ECDIS navigation, and voyage planning
• Supervised oil cargo operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
• Assisted in tanker safety and security operations, including ISPS Code compliance
• Conducted navigational duties, ensuring safe passage and port arrival
• Assisted in deck operations and mooring/unmooring procedures
• Conducted emergency drills, risk assessments, and vessel safety inspections
• Ensured proper maintenance and inspection of LSA and FFA
• Ensured compliance with MARPOL regulations for waste disposal and pollution control

Deck Cadet at Atlantic Ship Management Limited (2018-10 – 2019-07)

MT SEYMOUR (Oil Tanker) | 23,328 GT | Majuro Flag

Deck Cadet at Marine Platforms Limited (2017-11 – 2018-09)

Served on: African Vision | 4,845 GT | Lagos Flag; DLV Seminole (DLSV) | 13,871GT | Italy Flag; Siem Marlin (PSV) | 4,869 GT | Lagos Flag; African Inspiration (PSV) | 9,177 GT | Lagos Flag

• Supported officers with watch keeping, navigation, and port operations
• Participated in safety drills and equipment maintenance procedures
• Assisted with port documentation and inventories
• Completed training workbooks and daily shipboard training tasks
• Participated in helmsman duties and navigational lookout duties
• Assisted in mooring operations under supervision

BSc. in Marine Transportation – University of Cebu (UC-METC), Philippines (2013 – 2019)

Full Scholarship in Maritime Training – Nigerian Seafarers Development Program (NSDP) (2013 – 2015)