Capt.Vipin Gadhok

Experience (In his Own Words)

Since 1986, I am working ashore for a shipping company based in Bombay , which has its own fleet of tankers, bulk carriers and gas carriers.

I joined the organisation as Marine Superintendent, with responsibility of looking after the fleet. With limited resources then available, it was very challenging experience. Due to my seniority I had received extensive support from my management and provided me with various opportunities.

I have been involved in every aspects of shipping. To list a few.

- Assess market situations for fleet deployment & dynamism of

  markets while keeping tab on various cost inputs such as bunker &

  port cost.

- Monitor vessel’s Pre & Post fixtures activities.

- Operation, 

- Commercial Operation

- Fleet Personnel activities.

- Tendering process, 

- Negotiation of charter party.

- Negotiation of agency house contracts.

- Negotiation with the unions for crew and officers wages.

- Ship’s sale and purchase activities.

- Market  company vessels for long-term contract.

- Co-ordinate pooling arrangement of the company.

- Maintain working dialogue with ours ship’s charters for day-to-day operation.

- Port requirements and monitoring ships capabilities.

- Regular Maintenance, preparations for periodic lay-ups.

- Dry-dock repair specks and contracts

- Insurance and P&I matters.

- Ship’s Inspections for purchase and other assessments.

All such activities, which is required by shipping company operating

their vessels in the International waters.