Arpan Kumar Chowdhury
MARINE OFFICER/ ADMIN EXECUTIVE/ STATUTORY & COMPLIANCES
A dedicated professional, proficient in running successful method-oriented
Marine Operations
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Key Skills
Radio Communication
Traffic Management
Marine Resources Optimization
Cross-functional Coordination
Safety Management
Port Management
Profile Summary
GMDSS (Indian) with nearly 9.8 years of experience in Marine
Operations
Expertise in controlling the lever, gears and switches to start or stop
engines, increase or decrease volume, improve clarity of visuals,
adjust frequencies of transmitters and activate the radar system
Monitored the movement of the vessel and ensured the vessel
follows the assigned route and does not deviate from its path;
maintained effective communication and coordination between onshore and off-shore teams. VTS Feed Familiarization Course done
from MCC Kandla, GOK.
Proficient in preserving logs of the messages transmitted across the
vessel, reading and deciphering the messages, codes and signals
accurately to find its true meaning
Capability of performing rescue operations and maintaining calm
and patience during crisis situations
A keen communicator with skills in adapting to multi-culture
environment
Port Marine Control Room Incharge / Admin Executive/ Statutory &
Compliances Officer/ IMS Coordinator & Internal Auditor
Educational Qualifications
Pursuing BBA from Annamalai University, DDE Distance Education
GMDSS (Indian) from Seacom Marine College, Kolkata, Ministry of Communication in 2009
12thfrom Kendriya Vidyalaya, OFK, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, CBSE Board in 2007
STCW & GMDSS Courses:
PST (SMC/PST/4859) issued on 14th October 2009 at Kolkata
EFA (SMC/EFA/4507) issued on 21st October 2009 at Kolkata
PSSR (SMC/PSSR/5562) issued on 24th October 2009 at Kolkata
FPFF (RAM/FPFF/6057) issued on 6th March 2010 at Mumbai
GMDSS (SMC/GMDSS/3154) issued on 9th December 2009 at Kolkata
Career Timeline
Lily Maritime Private
Limited, Sikka,
Jamnagar as Radio
Officer
Jan’12 - Jun’14
Jun’14 - Apr’15
Apr’11 - Nov’11
Karaikal Port
Private Limited,
Pondicherry as
Radio Officer
Ocean Sparkle
Limited, Ennore,
Pondicherry as
Radio Officer
Adani Ports &
SEZ Limited,
Gujarat as Radio
Officer/Marine
Control Incharge
May’15-Present
Soft Skills
Change
Agent
Planner
Communicator
Collaborator
Motivator
Work Experience
Since May’15 with Adani Ports & SEZ Limited, Mundra Port, Gujarat as Radio Officer/Marine Control Incharge/
Admin Executive/ Statutory & Compliances Officer/ IMS Coordinator & Internal Auditor
Jun’14 - Apr’15 with Karaikal Port Private Limited, Karaikal Port, Pondicherry as Radio Officer
Jan’12 - Jun’14 with Ocean Sparkle Limited, Pondicherry as Radio Officer
Deputations:
Jan’12 - Jul’13
Ennore Port, Tamil Nadu
Jul’13 - Jun’14
Karaikal Port, Sanmar Port & CPCL Jetty, Karaikal
Apr’11 - Nov’11 with Lily Maritime Private Limited, Reliance Ports & Terminals Limited, Sikka, Jamnagar as Radio
Officer
Key Result Areas:
Managing radio communication with vessel prior arrival to till departure; coordinating with arriving ships and
neighboring jetty & traffic manning for various berths including SPM & LNG.
Monitoring the arrangements of shipping movement which includes berthing & un-berthing, shifting, warping
of the vessels as well as ICGS, INS & Supply Vessels & Tugs
Adhering to the Zero Accident Policy and ensuring marine & port safety
Generating Port Entry & Clearance in consultation with the Finance Department for call-in & sail-out of the
vessel; updating vessels ETA to all concerned from nomination to declaration and further arrival
Executing smooth execution cargo operations through berth & bollard planning; managing operations &
maintenance of Control Room Equipment’s and Navigational Aids (Buoys, Gangways, Shore Based Lights &
Transit Tower Light)
Providing assistance to the Pilot in smooth shipping operations by offering information on weather, vessel
particulars, executing stations on Jetties and by complying and executing the given instructions
Gathering the vessel documents & analyzing the same for insurance (P&I), class, ISSC validity and other
parameters prior arrival of ships
Ensuring the receipt of PANS 96/72 hours prior arrival or after 2 hours of departure from LPC and forwarding
the same to MRCC, ISR East, Coast Guard, Navy, and so on
Supervising the Master of MARSEC Level, watch keeping frequencies, port restrictions, port lay out, tide details,
weather parameters and immigration process before the arrival of vessels
Validating the crafts after checking validity of essential certificates; keeping a record of dredging duration of all
dredgers
Observing the weather conditions and informing all the concerned for uninterrupted vessel movement & cargo
operations
Interfacing with Marine / Coastal Police on issues for avoidance of fishing menace and other issues
Formulating the daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly / yearly reports for management and government authorities
Implementation of NSPC for improving port security, safety by updated documentation and Liasoning with
internal and external parties
Implementation of IMS/ISPS for improving port security, safety by updated documentation and Liasoning with
internal and external parties
Liasoning with coast guard and navy for marine related issues
Liasoning with GMB and customers for marine related issues
Arrange Tugs promptly with Oil Spill Dispersant and Boom to contain the Spilled Oil
Monitor, document and control all safety related issues on harbour crafts and berths
Document oil spill incidents
Conduct periodical mock drills as Specified by Coast Guard
Liasoning with government bodies for the renewal/licensing/certification of marine equipment’s (SPM and
communication equipment’s) & other requirements.
Periodically Check the SCADA system & telemetry system at SPM
Update Agents & Shipchandlers agreements and check their Validations.
Consolidate and analyze information to review Departments performance, Challenges and abilities to face
future challenges.
Business Process Transformation: Driving BPT initiatives as per continual improvement philosophy of the
department.
Preparation & Presentation of Monthly Business Review Meetings to the Top Management.
Audit Preparation & Coordination with Government Agencies for IMS/ISPS/NSPC/SMS/IB Audits.
Handling Vessel Port Operations, Budgets CAPEX & OPEX and all kinds of administration/documentation
expenses as well as requirements for the Department.
Highlights:
Contributed towards various drills & exercises such as Coastal Security Excercises,Hamla01, 02, 03&Sagar
Kavach, Sea Vigil organized by the Port & Government Authorities like Indian Navy & Coast Guard
Gained knowledge of IMS, NSPC, ISPS & ISO; implemented the same at Karaikal Port. IMS Coordinator & Internal
Auditor at Mundra Port.
Managed the administrative requirements for department and took various steps for cost cutting, maximum
utilization of resources, maintenance of company’s assets etc. as Admin & Marine Control Incharge.
Successfully managed the movements of 30 berths for various types of ships arriving with various different
cargos including 02 Single Point Mooring Buoys for importing Crude Oil from VLCC Tankers for India’s No.1 Port,
& participated in Commissioning of LPG/LNG Vessels. Overcame challenges like bad weather & sea conditions,
heavy rainfall, very Strong winds & long swells, performed duties during Cyclonic Storms like Nilam, Helen, Lehar,
Madi, Nilofer and Hudhud, Vayu etc.
Executed Proper Safety measures at the time of harsh environments and during unfavorable time slots
Contributed & Acted in Role of Rescue Operations Coordinator from Mundra Port of MT GENESSA Onboard Fire
Distress Incident at Kandla Port Anchorage.
Received Various Certificates of Appreciations for different jobs carried out from Adani Ports & SEZ Limited.
Trained in Advanced MS-Excel & IMPORT & EXPORT Documentation, VTS Operator 103.1 Crash Course.
Handled first ever kind of Mediterranean Mooring of MV DONG BANG GIANT II at Mundra Port & STS Operations
of 02 VLCC’S in the Anchorage.
IT Skills
Equipment:
VHF, UHF, AIS, AIS Ship Plotter, Navtex, Radar and WX Data Logger & AWS, VTS Feed, SAP,
Oracle Software etc.
Operating System:
Windows (XP, Vista, 07,08 & 10)
Application:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, BI etc.),POMS,IPORTMAN,APMS,IPOS
Personal Details
Date of Birth:
Languages Known:
Address:
Passport Details:
CDC:
INDOS:
GOC:
8th October 1989
English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil & Gujarati
Flat F-1, Bisakha, Neelachal Abasan Society, 98, Rajdanga, Goldpark, Kolkata – 700107
Z- (Valid Till 17th September 2029)
MUM 173770 (Indian; Valid Till 26th May 2030)
10XL0041
GOC-K-933 (Indian; Valid Till 2039)
