Neeraj Sharma

Certified Environmental Officer (ECO) with 12+ years of seagoing experience specializing in MARPOL compliance, pollution prevention, waste management, Environmental Management System (EMS) implementation and environmental audit readiness (TMSA, SIRE 2.0) across international tanker operations. Led environmental compliance preparation and inspection activities across 7 TMSA audits and contributed to SIRE 2.0 implementation reviews, identifying and closing environmental and operational compliance gaps.

Experience spans voyages to 70+ ports across 40+ countries, liaising directly with port state authorities, flag states and terminal stakeholders on environmental and regulatory matters. These MARPOL, waste management and environmental compliance frameworks are directly transferable to passenger and cruise vessel operations. Seeking to bring proven MARPOL compliance monitoring, waste management oversight, audit readiness and crew environmental training expertise to an Environmental Officer role within cruise ship operations.

Second Officer (Environmental Compliance Lead) at Synergy Marine Group (2025-05 – Present)

Serve as vessel environmental compliance point of contact, monitoring MARPOL Annex I, IV, V & VI requirements and maintaining environmental documentation and record books.

• Conducted Port State Control, USCG and vetting inspections, ensuring vessel readiness for external environmental and safety audits.
• Conduct risk assessments and environmental compliance reviews as part of routine operational monitoring, tracking corrective actions through to closure.
• Prepare fuel consumption, efficiency and performance reports, contributing to a 12% improvement in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Manage vessel environmental documentation, inventory and procurement support activities in line with MARPOL and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate cargo operations, waste handling and port formalities with terminals, agents and authorities.
• Mentor and train 6 junior officers and multinational crew members on environmental procedures and pollution prevention practices, building team cohesion across diverse nationalities.

Marine Operations Specialist at V Ships (2024-02 – 2025-05)

• Conducted environmental compliance inspections, waste management audits, navigation audits, safety assessments and operational reviews across a managed fleet.
• Led TMSA implementation and SIRE 2.0 readiness activities across environmental elements, strengthening audit and inspection outcomes.
• Tracked environmental corrective actions and compliance follow-up activities through to closure, maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Reviewed voyage performance, ETA accuracy and weather routing information to support safe, on-time, fuel-efficient arrivals.
• Prepared environmental performance reports and compliance dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Second Officer at Synergy Marine Group (2015-03 – 2024-02)

Conducted PSC, USCG and vetting inspections over a 9-year tenure on tanker vessels, with direct focus on MARPOL compliance and pollution prevention systems.

• Conducted risk assessments, safety drills, emergency response and environmental incident preparedness exercises.
• Coordinated cargo operations, waste handling documentation and port formalities across a wide range of international ports.
• Managed vessel environmental documentation, inventory and procurement support activities.
• Mentored 5 junior officers and multinational crew members on environmental compliance procedures.

Third Officer at Synergy Marine Group & Damico Shipping (2013-02 – 2015-03)

• Performed navigational watchkeeping duties and voyage monitoring.
• Managed lifesaving appliances and firefighting equipment maintenance.
• Coordinated customs, immigration and port documentation, including waste disposal formalities.
• Assisted with tanker cargo operations and emergency preparedness programs.

Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science in Nautical Science (2015-12)

Diploma in Nautical Science in Nautical Science (2012-01)

Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science in Nautical Science (2009-01)