Ali Şen

Maritime professional with more than 18 years of experience in vessel operations, marine safety, fleet compliance, and HSEQ management across bulk carrier, general cargo, and river-sea vessels. Experienced in shore-based management roles as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO), managing ISM, ISPS, and MLC compliance processes, PSC preparation, internal audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and operational risk management. Successfully contributed to improving fleet compliance performance, reducing detention risks, strengthening audit readiness, and coordinating flag state and class requirements.

Strong operational background combined with practical shipboard experience, emergency preparedness coordination, and international maritime regulatory knowledge.

Ship Operations Manager & HSEQ Management (DPA/CSO) at Safi Deniz Hizmetleri A.Ş. (2024-03 – Present)

• Managed operational, safety, and compliance processes for 3 Handy Bulk and 1 Handymax vessels.
• Led restructuring of operational and compliance processes, contributing to extended audit intervals and elimination of vessel detention risks within six months.
• Re-established and maintained full implementation of ISM and ISPS management systems across fleet operations.
• Coordinated PSC readiness activities, corrective action follow-up, and compliance monitoring processes.
• Implemented digital monitoring and reporting systems to improve operational transparency and fleet compliance control.
• Coordinated communication with flag administrations, classification societies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Supported risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and continuous safety improvement activities.

Operations Manager / DPA / CSO at United Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (2021-01 – 2024-02)

• Managed operational, safety, and compliance processes for Handy Bulk Carrier vessel operations.
• Maintained compliance with ISM, ISPS, and international maritime regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated internal audits, corrective action follow-up, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Supported PSC readiness, operational risk management, and emergency preparedness processes.
• Standardized internal communication and post-audit corrective action tracking systems.
• Coordinated communication with flag administrations, classification societies, surveyors, and external stakeholders.
• Supported continuous improvement of operational safety and compliance management systems.

Operations Manager at Cunda Shipping Co. Ltd. (2015-01 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated operational management processes for a fleet of 22 dry cargo vessels.
• Ensured fleet-wide implementation of safety, environmental, and compliance procedures across vessel operations.
• Supported operational planning, voyage coordination, and fleet performance monitoring activities.
• Participated in internal audit follow-up processes and corrective action implementation.
• Developed operational reporting standards and scalable management processes to improve fleet coordination efficiency.
• Coordinated communication between shipboard personnel, management teams, and external stakeholders.
• Supported continuous improvement of operational safety and compliance management systems.

DPA / CSO at Aslı Shipping Co. Ltd. (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Established and maintained ISM and ISPS management systems for company vessel operations.
• Coordinated internal audits, compliance monitoring, and corrective action follow-up processes.
• Supported implementation of safety procedures, emergency preparedness activities, and ship-shore operational coordination.
• Participated in PSC preparation activities and compliance management processes.
• Coordinated communication with shipboard personnel and external maritime stakeholders.
• Supported continuous improvement of operational safety and regulatory compliance systems.

Shipboard Officer - Deck Department at Aslı Shipping Ltd. (2006-01 – 2010-12)

Early shipboard operational experience onboard dry cargo and tanker vessels, contributing to navigation support, cargo operations, safety procedures, and vessel operational coordination.

Associate Diploma & Deck Officer License in Deck Department – TUDEV – Turkish Maritime Education Foundation (2002-01 – 2006-12)