Vessel Routing Manager at Lloyd's Register (2025-10 – 2026-01)
Delivered voyage optimization and weather routing services to vessel owners and ship managers, supporting navigational safety, operational continuity, and informed route selection.
- Delivered voyage optimization and weather routing services to vessel owners and ship managers, supporting navigational safety, operational continuity, and informed route selection
- Assessed meteorological forecasts, ocean conditions, routing options, and vessel characteristics to provide passage planning and routing guidance
- Issued weather routing advisories including storm avoidance, route deviations, speed adjustments, and safe waiting or drifting recommendations
- Monitored voyage progress against recommended routes, identifying weather-related risks, deviations, and potential ETA impacts
- Coordinated with internationally based development and support teams to ensure alignment between operational routing requirements and system support workflows
Voyage Optimization Analyst at Smart Ship Hub (2025-04 – 2025-09)
Provided voyage optimization and weather routing advisory services to vessel owners and ship managers, supporting operational decision-making from an owner's perspective.
- Provided voyage optimization and weather routing advisory services to vessel owners and ship managers, supporting operational decision-making from an owner's perspective
- Communicated routing guidance and voyage performance insights to masters and shore teams, supporting safe navigation and schedule reliability
- Analyzed fuel consumption trends, speed–power behaviour, weather exposure, and ETA reliability to support voyage performance monitoring
- Issued routing recommendations including storm avoidance, drift planning, speed adjustments, and identification of suitable waiting areas
- Worked closely with technical and automation teams, translating operational maritime inputs into system logic and support workflows
Voyage Optimization Analyst at ZeroNorth (2024-11 – 2025-01)
Carried out voyage optimization and weather routing services in the capacity of a charterer-appointed weather service provider, responding to voyage and weather-related queries from charterers.
- Carried out voyage optimization and weather routing services in the capacity of a charterer-appointed weather service provider, responding to voyage and weather-related queries from charterers
- Liaised directly with the charterer point of contact (PIC) to address routing, weather exposure, and operational concerns during voyage execution
- Reviewed routing options, weather exposure, and operational constraints to support safe and efficient passage planning in line with charterer expectations
- Supported EU ETS, CII, and IMO GHG-related operational inputs alongside voyage performance assessments
- Coordinated with marine specialists and analytics teams to align routing recommendations with platform outputs
Academic Proofreader at Paper True (2024-04 – 2024-09)
Proofread academic and technical manuscripts, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency in documentation.
- Proofread academic and technical manuscripts, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency in documentation
Marine Faculty (Visiting) at MANET (2020-09 – 2022-03)
Delivered structured training in Terrestrial Navigation and Navigational Aids to batches of 90+ cadets.
- Delivered structured training in Terrestrial Navigation and Navigational Aids to batches of 90+ cadets
- Improved academic performance through practical case scenarios and applied navigation exercises
- Mentored cadets in maritime fundamentals, safety awareness and readiness for onboard roles
PMS – Team Member (Contract) at TORM Shipping India Pvt. Ltd. (2018-02 – 2019-08)
Supported implementation of SERTICA PMS across 87 oil tankers.
- Supported implementation of SERTICA PMS across 87 oil tankers
- Improved maintenance-data accuracy, workflows and audit readiness through standardization and documentation improvements
Maritime Operations (Sea Service – Deck Cadet to Chief Officer) at V.Ships, Marnavi, & MSI Ship Management (2004-10 – 2017-02)
Progressed from Deck Cadet to Chief Officer with sea service on chemical tankers, product tankers, and fully refrigerated LPG carriers.
- Progressed from Deck Cadet to Chief Officer with sea service on chemical tankers, product tankers, and fully refrigerated LPG carriers
- Performed navigational watchkeeping and passage planning, including chart work, position monitoring, and use of meteorological information to support safe international voyages
- Executed tanker cargo operations in accordance with approved cargo plans, terminal procedures, and ship–shore safety requirements
- Gained dry-dock exposure during initial service as Deck Cadet, acting as an independent night watchkeeper coordinating work activities and monitoring safety
- Experienced with tanker cargo handling systems including COPT, FRAMO, and MARFLEX pumping systems
- Ensured compliance with ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, and company procedures through drills, inspections, and operational documentation
- Final sea-going assignment served as Chief Officer on an oil/chemical tanker, acting as second in command and head of deck department, overseeing cargo operations, deck maintenance and shipboard safety routines
