Capt. Sanket Ashok Shukla
Singapore
Summary
- A Marine Professional with over 26 years’ experience collectively in the main stream and upstream.
- Actively involved in Listing Kim Heng Marine on SGX in 2014 under catalyst board.
- In My previous appointment as a General Manager and current appointment as a Fleet Manager, managing a portfolio of up to US$ 20 million in sales every year with full accountability for P&L. Worked in Middle East (based in Dubai) for 2 x years for MEO regionally managing Middle East including Abu Dhabi, Qatar, KSA, Mediterranean and West Africa.
- Invited as a Speaker in SeaTrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East, Abu Dhabi in 2017 to speak on Technical Forum.
- Appointed as a Country Manager, India for establishing MEO's presence in the region and securing regular and continued deployment of vessels.
- Completed bachelor’s in commerce in Distance Learning whilst sailing.
- Was among the first batch of OCIMF - OVID inspectors training course organized in Singapore. Actively worked with OCIMF in improvising the OVIQ along with others in the first batch.
- Completed by ICS (Institute of Chartered Ship brokers), London and qualified as FICS (Fellow member).
- Diversified Exposure with 11 years of sea going experience on various type of tankers from Cadet to Captain, followed by 15 years of on shore experience both in Main stream and offshore domain.
- An enthusiastic learner, always seeking new challenges and endeavors to drive excellence and perfection in every profile given.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Comprehensive Support Services Pte. Ltd.
2021.08 - Current
- Part of the leadership Team and the C-Suite
- Setting up Budgets, OPEX, CAPEX and KPI's for the entire team
- Strategizing the growth of the company into the Energy Sector
- Developing new regions in the Marine & offshore Division.
- Project Management and overall Accountability for delivering Turnkey Projects safely and profitably.
- Actively involved in engaging with Private Investors , strategic partners for raising Growth Capital.
- Client Management and developing Strategic aliiance.
FLEET MANAGER / Deputy Head of Business Unit.
Miclyn Express Offshore Pte. Ltd.
2016.10 - 2021.08
- Over all in charge for the entire fleet of offshore vessels owned and operated by the group, including technical, operational, and crewing matters
- Appointed as a Fleet Manager in Middle East upon inception till December 2018 managing a fleet 45 offshore vessels ranging from FSIV's , AHTS , PSV , Geotechnical vessels across Middle East , West Africa and India Region
- Appointed as a Fleet Manager / Deputy Head of Business Unit for Specialized Subsea vessels including but not limited to DSV , WROV , Survey vessels.
- Setting up Budgets, OPEX, CAPEX and KPI's for the entire team
- Supporting the commercial team in developing new regions for business development and finding charters for employability and identifying new opportunities
- Participating in Weekly and Monthly meetings with the Group, Shareholders and our team internally on monitoring and aligning the performances of each individual team and of the entire business unit
- Currently managing a total fleet of approx
- 47 vessels which includes FCB’s, Towing Tugs, AHTS, Workboats, Specialized Vessels (DP-2, Geotech, ROV)
- Constantly engaging with our existing clients including but not limited to IOC’s, EPCIC contractors on providing project-based solution for turnkey solutions
- Actively engaging with the Senior Management in identifying and setting up strategy for new acquisitions and mergers
- Initiated and assisted in the setting up of the entire new IMS (Integrated Management System) for the entire Group and Structured the entire document so as to unify all regions across the group and integrate them in implementation of it
- Participated in Client / IOC Investigations on behalf of the team.
General Manager, Marine & Offshore Division
Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield Pte. Ltd.
2012.10 - 2016.10
- Over all in charge for the entire fleet of offshore vessels owned and operated by the group, including technical, operational, and crewing matters
- Over all in charge for the commercial employability for the entire fleet and keeping up the utilization levels of the fleet
- Developing new regions for business development and finding charters for employability and identifying new opportunities
- Since my joining group has secured work with fairly new number of clients including but not limited to BSP (Brunei Shell Petroleum), SSB (Shell Sarawak Berhad), Murphy Oil, Indonesia, Shelf Drilling
- Turn key rig Towage Projects Since my induction, group has been constantly endeavoring to serve drilling contractors for offering a turn key solution for rig towages from Point A to Point B destination
- Fully responsible for negotiating BIMCO contracts, including Supply time, Barge hire, Towcon, project con, Sale form, Gencon
- Actively involved in S & P of various fleet owned assets and purchase of new once for fleet up gradation
- Since my joining group has developed sales of more than 10 units including tugs, barges into newer regions and new buyers ranging from Gulf of Mexico, North West Australia, East Australia, Middle east, Europe, Africa
- Actively involved in developing oilfield services for supporting drilling contractors including EPCIC services, rig agency, logistics, transportation of drilling equipment to & fro field
- Optimized and re-structured the water front owned and operated by the group for evolving new areas of business
- After joining the group in Oct 2012, we managed to put in place all approvals from local authorities including mpa, psa , hydrography department of Singapore and berth the first ever maiden rig in Kim Heng yard at No.9 Pandan Crescent
- Rig was 'Randolph Yost' in Jan 2013, Kim Heng was at that time the only 2nd tier yard after Keppel, Jurong, PPL to have berth a Jack up rig
- The subsequent berthing of rigs played a critical role in profile building which further accelerated groups listing in Singapore Board in Jan 2014
- The listing was under the catalyst board and not the main board
- Participated in various litigation involving disputes arising from charter parties and other binding contracts
- Have participated in dispute resolution in courts of Singapore, arbitration in Singapore, negotiations for out of court settlement, summary judgment, signing off affidavits
- All legal proceedings that I have been involved in whilst in the company were in conjunction with company appointed solicitors and lawyers
- Travelled extensively within the region and outside the region for seeking new opportunities
- This included participating in seminars, conferences, setting up booths in various forums
- I had represented Springs Singapore in Western Australia, Perth as a delegate in March 2015 for meeting up and interacting with leading oil and gas companies in the region
- Closely worked with the shipyard division of the group in securing repair and customization contracts under BIMCO 'repair con', Conducting Suitability Surveys on various offshore vessel's including AHTS, DP, ROV, barges, pipe laying, accommodation barges etc.
SENIOR SURVEYOR
GL Noble Denton
2008.10 - 2012.10
- Conducting Suitability Surveys on various offshore vessel's including AHTS, DP, ROV, barges, pipe laying, accommodation barges etc
- Inspecting Towing vessels for entering the TVAS (Towing Vessel Approvability Scheme) Scheme under the Guidelines set by Noble Denton London office
- Conducted IMCA Audits under the CMID guidelines
- Conducted HSE Audits on offshore vessels
- Participated in rig moves (Jack Up drilling installations and Tender Barges) representing the underwriters in the capacity of a Warranty Surveyor between open and platform locations
- Assisted Tow Master's in Rig moving duties
- Participated in the capacity of a Warranty Surveyor on Final sail away of floating drilling units (Semi-Submersible) and in dry transportation of Jack up unit on heavy lift vessels
- Conducted P & I Surveys for various deep-sea vessel's including bulk carriers, oil tankers, chemical tankers and crude oil tankers
- Participated in the capacity of a Warranty Surveyor on loadouts including shipment of specialized cargoes and equipment’s in multi-modal transport
- Actively participated in annual office audit conducted by a third party
- Conducted H & M Surveys for various deep-sea vessel's including bulk carriers, oil tankers, chemical tankers and crude oil tankers
- Participated in administrative duties, including meeting with clients, bidding for contracts, co-ordination with Independent Surveyors
- Carried out rig Movement Assessments for Barge Supervisor's during Rig moves within ND Guidelines for Rig Mover's Accreditation
- Conducting OCIMF-OVID Audits on various offshore vessels
- Participated in the capacity of a Marine Warranty Surveyor for on / off loading of jacks up drilling units as a part of dry transportation.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Post Fixture, Tanker Division
Astrup Fearnleys Pte. Ltd.
2008.03 - 2008.10
- Head of Operations for tanker desk
- Preparing Voyage orders, drafting B/L
- Settlement of demurrage, exchanging mails with owners and charterers
- Covering all aspects of post fixture duties.
MARINE CONSULTANT
Intank Services Pte. Ltd.
2007.05 - 2008.03
- Offering consultancy exclusively to Shell Eastern Petroleum within the South East Asia region
- Conducting quality control on clean product tankers trading with shell cargo
- Expediting turnaround time and minimizing residual losses on crude oil tankers trading with Shell cargo.
Master and Various other Ranks, Oil / Chemical Tankers
Fleet Management
1997.03 - 2007.09
- Served as a Master in Command of a Chemical tanker with Fleet Ship management, trading worldwide
- The Main trading area was in Med
- Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, West Coast of US, US Gulf Coast
- B) Successfully presented the vessel for annual CID inspection
- SIRE inspection for Shell and Exxon Mobil during my tenure
- C) The job scope also included Crew Management, Technical Management and ensuring due compliance of the vessel with all Local, International and Port regulations, all International conventions including MARPOL 73/78, SOLAS etc at all times.
Education
M.B.A: Leadership and Entrepreneurship -
UNITED BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2012
Bachelor of Science: Nautical Science -
University of Mumbai
04.2011
MASTER MARINER (F.G.): Nautical -
LBS College of Maritime Studies
03.2007
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madhurai Kamaraj University
04.2004
Skills
- Vessel Acquisitions
- Surveys
- Arbitration, Technical Management
- Budgets and P&L Management
- Business development
- Contract negotiation and finalization
- Client Management
- Vessel Management
- Setting up Sales strategy
- Vessel cost control and optimization.
- Management of team.
- Quality Assurance
- Health, Safety Quality and Assurance(HSQE)
- Conducting audits
- Dispute settlement and management.
Accomplishments
- Received 3 x rounds of merit-based Salary increment in 4 x years with Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield
- Received a letter for "Critical Talent Retention Plan" from the board of MEO on recommendation from the Senior Management in August 2017.
- In my tenure as Fleet Manager, Middle East, the overall operating cost of the entire fleet reduced by more than 20%.
- Established MEO regionally in India.
Additionalinformation
Residential Address
7, Rosewood Drive, #17-16, Singapore 737937.
Personal Information
Nationality: Singapore Citizen
Timeline
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Comprehensive Support Services Pte. Ltd.
2021.08 - Current
FLEET MANAGER / Deputy Head of Business Unit.
Miclyn Express Offshore Pte. Ltd.
2016.10 - 2021.08
General Manager, Marine & Offshore Division
Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield Pte. Ltd.
2012.10 - 2016.10
SENIOR SURVEYOR
GL Noble Denton
2008.10 - 2012.10
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Post Fixture, Tanker Division
Astrup Fearnleys Pte. Ltd.
2008.03 - 2008.10
MARINE CONSULTANT
Intank Services Pte. Ltd.
2007.05 - 2008.03
Master and Various other Ranks, Oil / Chemical Tankers
Fleet Management
1997.03 - 2007.09
M.B.A: Leadership and Entrepreneurship -
UNITED BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science: Nautical Science -
University of Mumbai
MASTER MARINER (F.G.): Nautical -
LBS College of Maritime Studies
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madhurai Kamaraj University
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