Aamir Karim Bux Sirohi
Master Mariner, Marine Insurance & QHSE Manager, Marine Contracts Administrator
Jeddah
Summary
- Dedicated Marine Professional with history of meeting Company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the Organizational Requirements.
- Currently working as a Marine Contracts Administrator, Marine Insurance & QHSE Manager with having an extensive experience in Marine operations along with Worldwide Sailing experience of more than 15 years on Panamax, Cape size Bulk Carriers as well as General Cargo and Offshore Vessels.
- Developed a wide range of skills that would meet, and exceed the expectations for the role. Performed duties while establishing, maintaining relationships with Leading Marine Insurance Providers in the KSA and Worldwide in line with Company guidelines and initiatives, established, maintained the Project Variation Control system and managed negotiations in line with contract requirements, have administered Marine Contracts in KSA especially participating in potential tender bids being invited from Companies like ARAMCO, KHAFJI Joint Operations, NEOM, TRSDC and AMAALA.
- Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing several years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in Marine and Corporate Industry by developing and implementing successful health programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.
- Always worked as a team at all levels of an organization, developed Supervisory Skills with Critical thinking and problem solving abilities and enhanced as a Good Team Player as well..
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
47
47
Certificates
Work History
Marine Contracts Admin. / Insurance & QHSE Manager
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
Jeddah
07.2020 - Current
- Administrating Marine Contracts (mostly ARAMCO, TRSDC, NEOM, AMAALA, etc.) in KSA along with Marine and Corporate Insurance Management. Succeeded in getting more than 5 bids annually since 2020. Several are under Technical and Commercial Review.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with Insurance Providers in KSA and Worldwide in line with Company's guidelines and initiatives
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for Company employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Have managed and coordinated Contract administration activities, providing Contract Administration resources to bids and projects, ensuring that all aspects of contract during bidding and execution phase are addressed with objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.
- Established and Maintained Project Variation Control system and managing negotiations in line with contract requirements.
- Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
Marine Superintendent
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
Jeddah
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked as Marine Superintendent for VSP Rabigh Tugs stationed at King Abdullah Port, KSA
- Ensured Vessels were being operated and maintained in line with Statutory Instruments, Company Policy, Safety Management System, Industry Best Practices, and Company Requirements
- 03 Towing operations and several Berthing and escorting operations were carried out during the period as Superintendent of Tugs.
- Also acted as Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer for Vessels.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
Master Mariner on Tug Boat
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
Jeddah
02.2019 - 05.2019
- As Master commanded VSP Tug Boat 'RABIGH 4' to assist Ship movements in Rabigh Port
- Operated Voith Schneider Tug during towing operations, worked closely with Ships Masters and Pilots to provide support for safe shipping maneuvers
- Communicated freely with Ships Masters, Pilots, VTS and other jurisdiction users to ensure shared mental model during towage operations
- Ensured that daily, weekly, and monthly tug checklists were being carried out and recorded appropriately
- Also made sure Fire fighting, Man Overboard and Survival Craft Drills were carried out and recorded.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Master Mariner on Panamax / CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Sea Traders S.A / Dynacom Tankers Management
Glyfada
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Master commanded Panamax Foreign Going Bulk Carrier Vessel.
- Guided Chief Officer during Cargo Operations in Ports.
- Loaded various grains and coal from Australia, Canada, Indonesia and Brazil.
- Worked during vessels Dry Docking, assisted Class Surveyor during Surveys and Inspections of Deck, FW and Ballast Tanks and machinery etc
- Made sure all Crew members were complying with latest rules of MARPOL, SOLAS and STCW
- Kept Close Co-ordination with Company's Marine Department.
Chief Officer on Panamax/ CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Sea Traders S.A. / Dynacom Tankers Management
Glyfada
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Assisted Master onboard Foreign Going Bulk Carrier Vessel, also worked as Officer of the Watch (OOW), Deck Head of the Department, Cargo Loading/Discharging, Deck Maintenance etc
- Was responsible for entire Cargo Operation in Ports
- Loaded various Grains, Coal, Chrome and Iron Ores in Bulk from Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, USA.
- Worked during vessels Dry Docking, assisted Class Surveyor during Surveys and Inspections of Deck, FW and Ballast Tanks and machinery etc
- Made sure all Crew members were complying with latest rules of MARPOL, SOLAS and STCW.
Chief Officer on Panamax/ CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
London
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Joined for the first time as Chief Officer onboard
- Assisted Master onboard Vessel, also worked as Officer of the Watch (OOW), Deck Head of the Department, Cargo Loading/Discharging, Deck Maintenance etc
- Was responsible for the entire Cargo Operation in Ports
- Loaded various Grains, Coal, Chrome and Iron Ores etc. in Bulk from Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, USA.
- Worked during vessels Dry Docking, assisted Class Surveyor during Surveys and Inspections of Deck, FW and Ballast Tanks and machinery etc
- Made sure all Crew members were complying with latest rules of MARPOL, SOLAS and STCW.
Second Officer on Panamax/Kamsarmax Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
London
03.2011 - 10.2013
- I was responsible for the Navigational Operations & reports, Bridge Equipment and their supplies, maintenance and resources of the ship
- Ensured that all standard Navigation day's work was performed by all watches and that operational checklists were maintained
- Carried out Voyage Plans including preparation of all charts and publications required, correction of navigational charts and nautical, reference publications, GMDSS operator, cargo operations
- Carried out Navigation Watch daily whilst the Vessel was at Sea and Cargo watch whenever Vessel was at Port.
Third Officer on Panamax/Kamsarmax Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
London
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted Inspections on Vessel's Emergency & Safety equipment (including, LSA/FFA, Damage control, Life Boats, Life Rafts etc
- Carried out Navigation Watch daily whilst Vessel was at Sea and Cargo watch whenever Vessel was at Port
- Was Part of Bridge Team during Berthing / Unberthing Operations.
Third Officer on General Cargo Vessels
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
Karachi
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Conducted Inspections on Vessel's Emergency & Safety equipment (including, LSA/FFA, Damage control, Life Boats, Life Rafts etc.
- Carried out Navigation Watch daily whilst Vessel was at Sea and Cargo watch whenever Vessel was at Port
- Was Part of Bridge Team during Berthing / Unberthing Operations.
Deck Cadet on General Cargo Vessels
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
Karachi
12.2003 - 05.2006
- Worked as Deck Cadet Onboard Ship
- Carried out tasks as assigned by Chief Officer related to Cargo Operations, Navigation Watch, SMS Documentation etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies
Pakistan Marine Academy / University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2001 - 01.2003
Occupational Health And Safety
NEBOSH (IGC) in Occ. Health And Safety
Hyderabad, India (online) 07.2023 - 11.2023
Marine Insurance
Certificate in Marine Insurance
Lloyd's Maritime Academy - UK 10.2020 - 02.2021
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
Bahria College
Karachi, Pakistan 08.1997 - 05.1999
Secondary School Certificate - ENGINEERING
Bahria College Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 08.1988 - 05.1997
Skills
Decision Making & Team Building
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Marine Vessel Operations & PPE Compliance
Marine Insurance expertise
Negotiating contracts
Contract phase management & Bid Preparations
Documentation and control
International shipping
Shipping management
Certification
Radar, Arpa, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue (Radar Navigation- Management Level)
Timeline
NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety
11-2023
Occupational Health And Safety
NEBOSH (IGC) in Occ. Health And Safety
07.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate in Marine Insurance from Lloyd's Maritime Academy
02-2021
Marine Insurance
Certificate in Marine Insurance
10.2020 - 02.2021
Marine Contracts Admin. / Insurance & QHSE Manager
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
07.2020 - Current
OHSMS Lead Auditor Training - ISO 45001:2018 - Cert. No. 19SE181133
08-2019
Quality Management Systems (QMS) Auditor / Lead Auditor Training - ISO 9001:2015 - Cert. No. 19SE176123
08-2019
Marine Superintendent
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
06.2019 - 07.2020
Master Mariner on Tug Boat
Marine Services Company Limited, KSA
02.2019 - 05.2019
Master Mariner on Panamax / CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Sea Traders S.A / Dynacom Tankers Management
01.2018 - 12.2018
Chief Officer on Panamax/ CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Sea Traders S.A. / Dynacom Tankers Management
10.2014 - 08.2017
Chief Officer on Panamax/ CapeSize Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
12.2013 - 07.2014
Second Officer on Panamax/Kamsarmax Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
03.2011 - 10.2013
Third Officer on Panamax/Kamsarmax Bulk Carriers
Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd. / Scinicariello Ship Management
05.2009 - 10.2010
Third Officer on General Cargo Vessels
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
08.2007 - 12.2008
Deck Cadet on General Cargo Vessels
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
12.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies
Pakistan Marine Academy / University of Karachi
01.2001 - 01.2003
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
Bahria College
08.1997 - 05.1999
Secondary School Certificate - ENGINEERING
Bahria College Karachi
08.1988 - 05.1997
Additional Information
- Nationality: Pakistani
- National ID: 42301 - 8408883-3
- Date of Birth: 07th January 1981
- Marital Status: Married
- Dependants: 05
- Current Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Iqama Number: 2471819637
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- USA B1/B2 Visa No. N4893035 / Expiring - 29.08.2023 / Karachi
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- USA B1/B2 Visa No. N4893035 / Expiring - 29.08.2023 / Karachi
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- NEBOSH IGC - Issued on 07th Nov'23
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- NEBOSH IGC - Issued on 07th Nov'23
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- NEBOSH IGC - Issued on 07th Nov'23
Licenses / Visas / Endorsements
- Class I Deck (Master Unlimited) National License - No. 3827 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- STCW Endorsement (Master Unlimited) - No.3815 / Expiring - 11.01.2027 / Karachi
- Passport - No- AC5948834 / Expiring - 05.01.2026 / Karachi
- SSB/CDC - No. 02199-DO / Expiring - 20.01.2032 / Karachi
- NEBOSH IGC - Issued on 07th Nov'23