Azaz Shaikh

Vessel Coordinator with 2+ years of experience in ship agency and husbandry operations, supporting vessel calls across major New Zealand ports. Experienced in port-call coordination, vessel husbandry, vendor management, crew logistics, vessel services, documentation, billing support and stakeholder coordination. Skilled in coordinating multiple operational requirements simultaneously, monitoring vessel movements and ensuring timely delivery of port and husbandry services.

Strong communicator with experience liaising with vessels, principals, vendors, immigration authorities and internal operational teams.

Vessel Coordinator - Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) - New Zealand

(2024-08)

New Zealand Port Operations & Husbandry Services

• Coordinate port calls and husbandry services for vessels calling at Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton, Whangarei, Marsden Point, Napier and New Plymouth.
• Coordinate vessel requirements including spare parts, garbage disposal, fresh-water supply, CTM, bunker samples and other husbandry services.
• Liaise with vessels, principals, vendors, port stakeholders and internal teams to ensure smooth and timely execution of port calls.
• Monitor and update ETA, ETB and ETD, coordinating operational requirements in line with vessel schedules.
• Coordinate crew transportation, hotel accommodation, repatriation and crew welfare requirements.
• Liaise with New Zealand Immigration regarding vessel and crew-related requirements and documentation.
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and supplies.
• Support billing instructions, PDA/DA activities, OPTIC LPA and One DA Job ID processes.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and operational stakeholders throughout the vessel call.
• Assist in resolving operational requirements and ensuring efficient turnaround of vessel-related services.

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) - Marketing - University of Mumbai (2024)