Dheeraj Karnani

Experienced Master Mariner and operations professional with a proven track record in marine operations, specializing in LPG, ethylene, VCM, and multi-gas carriers. Skilled in vessel management, regulatory compliance, cargo planning, and voyage economics, with expertise in OCIMF (SIRE), SIRE 2.0, and CDI inspections. Proficient in tanker chartering, commercial operation of vessels, and EU-ETS regime, with a strong background in incident investigation, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures. Certified in SMS implementation, safety, energy efficiency, and environmental policies, conducting over 60 ship safety inspections to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance. Committed to providing leadership and a strategic approach for marine operations excellence, seeking a commercial operations role to drive efficiency and excellence.

• 2018 Master Mariner (IFOO-14593) Certified by D.G Shipping , Govt. of India
• 2015 Export - Import Management Indian Institute of Export Management, Bangalore
• 2015 LNG TRAINING - NYKSM SINGAPORE
• 2024 Advanced Diploma in Ship ops management and Port & Terminal management

• Successfully completed docking and various surveys of VLGCs
• Sailed and involved in operations of different type of Gas tankers (VLGCs) including Container ships
• Successfully completed various Ship to Ship (STS) operations
• Efficient & effective Gas change operations with reduced duration
• Zero incident of tank inspection fails for loading.
• Zero incident of cargo sample fails / cargo off spec.
• Zero Incident and off Hires happened during the entire career progression.
• Outstanding performance on vessels with NIL observations in PSC, SIRE, CDI, USCG and other Inspections.
• No incident of tank failures or any sort of claims occurred in carriage of clean and sensitive Gas products.
• Well versed with the international legislations such as MARPOL, SOLAS, MLC, STCW, ISPS and ISM. Sound understating of the importance of keeping records onboard as specified in above legislations which lead to the safety of the vessel at the same time making it a commercial success.
• Interacting with the Charterers / Superintendents / P&I / third parties on various issues.
• Graduated with B. Sc. In Nautical sciences form prestigious college T.S. Chanakya Mumbai University.
• Sailed with NYK Line, VLGC (LPG) throughout the sea career of 13 years.

• Responsible for Ship maneuvering, routing, Custom & Port operation
• Responsible for the cargo operation and its stowage
• Responsible for ship’s accounts and crew’s wages
• Established communication with shore authorities on any commercial aspect, including in response to oil spills or other accidents.
• Responsible for handling Gas & Oil tankers and to check its specific requirements care to be taken during voyage and cargo operation.
• Responsible for dealing with Terminal representatives in planning and execution of efficient and safe cargo transfer operation.
• Efficient Cargo stowage planning of parcel with optimum space utilization to increase Voyage Earnings.

Cricket, Swimming, Adventure sports, travelling, Hiking, music, Cinema, History and socialisation

Active member of the Singapore Mariner Cricket Club. Earned the 2023 MPL Plate title and achieved runner-up in the 2024 MPL Shield tournament.

Language : Hindi, English