Arun Thibagaran

MD Physician, Doctor of Medicine degree completed in 2002, graduated from University of St. Petersburg. Valid current license of registered medical practitioner with NMC (National Medical Commission of India), formerly known as MCI (Medical Council of India).

BARGE DOCTOR at POSH SUBSEA (2023-08 – Present)

Current employer. Onboard POSH Natuna as Barge Doctor.

BARGE MEDICAL OFFICER at Leighton Offshore (2023-02 – 2023-06)

Worked in Leighton Stealth-Pipelay barge as Barge Medical Officer.

CHIEF PHYSICIAN at MSC CRUISES (2019-10 – 2022-08)

PHYSICIAN at Viking Ocean Cruises (2018-09 – 2019-07)

Completed three contracts from 2018-2019.

BARGE DOCTOR at SEAFOX FZE, QATAR (2018-04 – 2018-05)

Maintenance and inspection offshore installation for Total Energy.

BARGE DOCTOR at SEAFOX FZE, QATAR (2018-05 – 2018-07)

Maintenance and inspection offshore installation for Total Energy.

SENIOR PHYSICIAN ON BOARD CRUISE SHIPS at Royal Caribbean International Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Celebrity Cruises (2008-06 – 2018-02)

Head the medical department on board cruise ships.

Primary responsibilities include attending and providing acute care to all life-threatening medical emergencies, providing competent primary health care to guest and fellow crew. Report and advise the Captain/ Staff Captain regarding health and hygiene related issues on board. Supervise and foresee weekly water testing, regular check of medical equipment's functionality, weekly inventory of scheduled H medications and controlled medication, weekly hygiene inspection. Attend weekly safety steering committee meetings, monthly safety meetings, Root cause analysis and accidents prevention meetings. Send weekly and monthly reports to shoreside support medical operation team.

Offshore Jack up accommodation barge Doctor/Medic at Royal Caribbean International Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Celebrity Cruises (2018-04 – 2018-07)

BARGE DOCTOR at Pipelay Project Barge, SPM (2023-02 – 2023-05)

Performed basic and advanced patient assessments. Administered infusion. Performed minor surgical techniques for closure of lacerated wounds. Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Inspected medical instruments, equipment and ER room and ward to maintain proper hygiene and sterility. Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services. Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.

Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues. Daily walk around, hazard hunts, tool box talks, assistance with risk assessment.

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER INCHARGE- ICU at Ayesha Multi-Specialty Hospital Pvt, LTD, Chennai, India (2004-09 – 2008-05)

Worked as Registrar in intensive care unit for two years promoted as Senior Registrar in-charge of ICU worked for two more years.

RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER at Nichani Multi-specialty hospital, Pvt, LTD, Chennai, India (2002-07 – 2004-08)

Started professional career shortly after graduation in the year 2002.

MD in Physician, Doctor of Medicine – University of St. Petersburg (2002)