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GERRY BONNER

General Manager
Singapore

Summary

Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience in shipbuilding, marine engineering, and business management. Recognized for overseeing complex new-building projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Expertise in negotiating and managing budgets has consistently led to successful outcomes, complemented by a collaborative leadership style that fosters an engaged and empowering work culture. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in fast-paced environments, driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making skills, consistently exceeding targets and enhancing organizational performance through strategic thinking and hands-on experience.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Manager

China Navigation Co. Pte Ltd
10.2016 - Current
  • Technical management of various vessels including Container and Cement operating globally and coastal.
  • Successfully managed day-to-day operations, strategy development, and goal-setting for the Technical Management of the Swire Shipping fleet
  • Have managed a team which has innovated and put in place modifications that improve vessels energy efficiency technology and directly reduce fuel consumption costs, reduce emissions and improve CII compliance.
  • Successfully oversaw the negotation of multiple contracts obatining significant savings in vessel opex costs and overall SOC's .
  • Oversaw budgeting, policy development, and process implementation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
  • Led recruitment, training, and evaluation of new employees, resolving issues and providing solutions to enhance operational efficiency
  • Delivered 14 new-build vessels in collaboration with the new-build team

New Building Manager

Zhejiang Ouhua Shipyard
04.2014 - 10.2016
  • Managed the construction and delivery of vessels, including the MPV22 Project and BD40 Project
  • Successfully delivered 73 vessels across shipyards in Spain, Korea, Japan, and China
  • Conducted negotiations, budget management, and operational oversight for multiple projects

New-building Site Manager

Arklow Shipping Ltd
03.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed all facets of vessel new-building, negotiation with shipyards, equipment makers, and sub-contractors
  • Conducted inspections, negotiations, and approvals for steel, paint, electrical, and machinery
  • Played a key role in introducing Kongsberg K-Fleet Maintenance and Purchasing software

Chief Engineer

China Navigation Co. Ltd
11.1992 - 03.2008

Education

3rd Level Education - Marine Engineering & Technology

Cork Institute of Technology
09.1990 - 06.1990

3rd Level Education - Marine Engineering & Technology

Cork Institute of Technology
09.1987 - 06.1990

Skills

Your Skill

Interests

Career Interest / Passion

Accomplishments

  • Operational Efficiency Boost: Increased operational efficiency by 25% through strategic process improvements and staff training initiatives.
  • Successful Vessel Deliveries: Delivered 73 vessels across four countries within budget and on schedule.
  • Software Implementation Success: Implemented new software, reducing maintenance costs by 15% annually.
  • Fleet Capacity Expansion: Led team to deliver 14 new-build vessels, enhancing fleet capacity by 30%.

Training

  • Leaving Certificate
  • Spsm

Hobbies

I am an enthusiastic cyclist whom enjoys the challenge of climbing the next hill getting around the next corner. 

On mutliple occasions I have completed endurance races and Spartan competitions.

In addition I am an ardent Dragon boater who enjoys training and competing with a team, where working together in synchronization  whilst training and racing to win. 


The shortest summary of this:  is that I am a competitive sort, who pushes himself and others to win.

Timeline

General Manager

China Navigation Co. Pte Ltd
10.2016 - Current

New Building Manager

Zhejiang Ouhua Shipyard
04.2014 - 10.2016

New-building Site Manager

Arklow Shipping Ltd
03.2008 - 01.2012

Chief Engineer

China Navigation Co. Ltd
11.1992 - 03.2008

3rd Level Education - Marine Engineering & Technology

Cork Institute of Technology
09.1990 - 06.1990

3rd Level Education - Marine Engineering & Technology

Cork Institute of Technology
09.1987 - 06.1990
GERRY BONNERGeneral Manager