Arpan C.-Operations Coordinator | Marine Executive | Radio Officer | Admin & Compliance Officer | Internal Auditor | OPRC Supervisor |

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Operations Coordinator & Radio Officer
LDPL Middle East Shipping LLC (LD Armateurs Group)
- Manage vessel radio communication and coordinate bulk cargo transshipment operations.
- Ensure compliance with port safety standards and issue Permits to Work (PTW).
- Oversee terminal activities including mooring, unmooring, and cargo unloading; maintain accurate fuel records for vessels.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of vessel performance metrics and prepare reports for internal review.
- Monitor the Company's Smart Fleet Management software and facilitate emergency response coordination within the terminal.
Radio & Jetty Officer
LDPL Middle East Shipping LLC (LD Armateurs Group)
Manage vessel radio communication and coordinate bulk cargo transshipment operations.
Ensure compliance with port safety standards and issue permits to work (PTW).
Oversee terminal activities, including mooring, unmooring, and cargo unloading.
Facilitate emergency response coordination within the terminal.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date fuel records for vessels.
Conduct in-depth analysis of vessel performance metrics and prepare reports for internal review.
Monitor the Company’s Smart Fleet Management software.
Operate radio and communications equipment to deliver necessary information for a smooth
Maintain or ensure maintenance and certification of the radio and communications equipment.
Manage the flow of information received from ships and deliver it to the intended people.
Organize the vessel’s movements inside the Terminal, basin, channel, and anchorage zone.
Create unloading reports for vessels and terminals.
Monitor and supervise the reporting in Company’s vessels operation management and reporting
computerized system.
Issue various PTW pertaining to the terminal activities. Ensure that activities performed on the terminal are done per company and QHSE standards.
Acts as a facilitator/coordinator/responder during an emergency(s) in the Terminal.
Managing radio communication with vessel prior arrival to till departure, coordinating with arriving ships and neighboring jetty & traffic manning for Coal Operations Transshipments.
Monitoring the arrangements of shipping movement which includes berthing & un-berthing, shifting, warping of the vessels.
Observing the weather conditions and informing all the concerned for uninterrupted vessel movement & cargo operations.
Liasoning with Various Contractors/ Sub-Contractor bodies for the stevedores, equipment’s & operations with other requirements.
Handling Loading / Unloading of Barges & FCTU's Port Operations.
Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.
Marine Executive & Radio Officer
Adani Ports & SEZ Limited
- Led marine control and managed radio operations for 30+ berths, optimizing turnaround time and enhancing vessel coordination for LNG/LPG/VLCC tankers.
- Coordinated vessel movements, berthing/unberthing, and security exercises; conducted compliance audits ensuring adherence to marine regulations.
- Spearheaded cost-cutting initiatives, optimizing port operations and resource utilization.
- Acted as a key coordinator in rescue operations during the MT GENESSA onboard fire distress incident.
Radio Officer
Karaikal Port Private Limited
- Managed vessel traffic monitoring and port operations; ensured compliance with MARSEC, immigration, and cargo handling procedures.
- Assisted in port entry clearance and coordinated berthing operations.
Radio Officer
Ocean Sparkle Limited
Radio Communication with Vessel prior arrival to till departure.
Co-ordination with arriving ships and neighboring jetty.
Arrangements of shipping movement berthing & unberthing, Shifting, Warping etc.
Ensure Marine and port safety.
Berthing/ Unberthing and warping/ Shifting of the vessels including ICGS , INS & Supply Vessels/Tugs also.
Issue Port Entry and Clearance in consultation with the finance department with which vessels can call in and sail out.
Updating vessels ETA to all concerned from nomination to till declaration and further arrival.
Berth and bollard planning of the vessels for smooth cargo operations.
Operations and maintenance of control room equipment and maintenance of all the navigational aids (20 buoys, 4 shore based lights and 2 transit tower / light). No AMC is given to any external party for the maintenance. Fabricated temporary buoys and superstructure of 3 channel buoys using available recourses in port.
Assisting Pilot in smooth shipping operations by providing him information on weather, vessel particulars, doing stations on Jetties and by complying and executing instructions given by him.
Receive vessel documents and check for Insurance [P&I], Class, ISSC validity etc… prior arrival of ships.
To ensure PANS are received 96 hrs prior arrival or after 2 hrs of departure from LPC and forward the same to MRCC, ISR East, Coast Guard, Navy, etc... for every vessel
Advise Master of MARSEC level, Watch keeping frequencies, Port restrictions, Port lay out, tide details, Weather parameters, Immigration process, etc… prior arrival of vessels
Ensure optimum utilization of Marine resources
Monitor deciphering weather conditions and keep all concerned informed for uninterrupted vessel movement and cargo operations
Radio Officer
Lily Maritime Private Limited
Radio Communication with Vessel prior arrival to till departure.
Co-ordination with arriving ships and neighboring jetty.
Arrangements of shipping movement berthing & unberthing, Shifting, Warping etc.
Ensure Marine and port safety.
Berthing/ Unberthing and warping/ Shifting of the vessels including ICGS , INS & Supply Vessels/Tugs also.
Issue Port Entry and Clearance in consultation with the finance department with which vessels can call in and sail out.
Updating vessels ETA to all concerned from nomination to till declaration and further arrival.
Berth and bollard planning of the vessels for smooth cargo operations.
Operations and maintenance of control room equipment and maintenance of all the navigational aids (20 buoys, 4 shore based lights and 2 transit tower / light). No AMC is given to any external party for the maintenance. Fabricated temporary buoys and superstructure of 3 channel buoys using available recourses in port.
Assisting Pilot in smooth shipping operations by providing him information on weather, vessel particulars, doing stations on Jetties and by complying and executing instructions given by him.
Receive vessel documents and check for Insurance [P&I], Class, ISSC validity etc… prior arrival of ships.
To ensure PANS are received 96 hrs prior arrival or after 2 hrs of departure from LPC and forward the same to MRCC, ISR East, Coast Guard, Navy, etc... for every vessel
Advise Master of MARSEC level, Watch keeping frequencies, Port restrictions, Port lay out, tide details, Weather parameters, Immigration process, etc… prior arrival of vessels
Ensure optimum utilization of Marine resources
Monitor deciphering weather conditions and keep all concerned informed for uninterrupted vessel movement and cargo operations
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Logistics, Operations, and Audit.
Summary
Results-driven Marine Operations Specialist with 15+ years of experience in port operations, vessel traffic management, radio communications, port control, and regulatory compliance across India and the UAE. Proven leader in 24x7 port control room management, STS/SPM operations, and high-risk VLCC/LPG tanker handling, with strong expertise in ISM/ISPS/NSPC compliance, crisis response, and oil spill mitigation. Skilled in cross-functional coordination, SOP development, safety audits, and cost-saving process improvement, with a solid technical foundation in GMDSS, AIS, and SAP systems. Proven success managing 400+ vessel calls annually and 450+ MMT in APSEZ & STS transshipment operations with zero safety incidents. Fluent in 3 languages; holds GMDSS, STCW, OPRC-II, and ISO 27001 Internal Auditor certifications.
- Coordinated the first-ever Mediterranean Mooring of MV DONG BANG GIANT II at Mundra Port.
- Participated in major oil spill response drills.
- Successfully implemented IMS/ISPS standards at Karaikal & Mundra Ports.
- Managed vessel movements during extreme weather conditions and cyclonic storms.
- Led port security and compliance drills, including Coastal Security Exercises & Sagar Kavach.
- Played a key role in the COVID-19 vaccination drive for port employees; received multiple Certificates of Appreciation for operational excellence.
Skills
- Port Control Room Management (24x7 Ops)
- Sts & Spm Operations
- Vlcc & Lpg Handling
- Vts / Ais / Gmdss / Scada / Sap-Mm
- Emergency & Oil Spill Response (Oprc-Ii Certified)
- Coastal Security & Crisis Coordination
- Sop Development
- Safety Audits
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Auditing (Iso 27001, Nspc, Isps, Ims)
- Logistics, Supply Chain & Vendor Management
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Advanced Ms Office, Sap, Oracle, Vts Feed, Spinergie, Amos
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil & Gujarati (Limited Working Proficiency)
Languages
Education
MTF Institute of Management
Executive Diploma in Operations Management · Operations Management · United Arab Emirates
udemy
Udemy E-Knowledge
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) · Computer Applications · United Arab Emirates
PGDCA
Akaaro Consulting & Training
Diploma in Human Resource Management · Human Resource Management · United Arab Emirates
DIPLOMA
Certifications & licenses
AI Prompt Engineering Certificate
'One Million Prompters' Initiative, Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) / Dubai Future Foundation
Emergency First Aid Responder incl. CPR & AED
GMDSS Certification (Indian)
Seacom Marine College, Kolkata
IMO Level-1 & Level-2 Oil Spill Response Training
Internal Auditor Certification & LEAD Implementer, ISO 27001:2013
Indian Register of Shipping
Lifting Supervisor Training
OPRC-II
STCW
Scaffolding Inspector Training
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Arpan is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Arpan speaks the following languages: Bengali (Native), Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), Gujarati (Elementary), Tamil (Elementary).
Arpan has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Arpan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Arpan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Arpan would be well-suited for roles such as: Operations Coordinator & Radio Officer, Radio & Jetty Officer, Marine Executive & Radio Officer.
Arpan's most recent position is Operations Coordinator & Radio Officer at LDPL Middle East Shipping LLC (LD Armateurs Group).
In recent years, Arpan has worked for LDPL Middle East Shipping LLC (LD Armateurs Group) and Adani Ports & SEZ Limited.
Arpan is most experienced in industries like Transportation.
Arpan is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Audit.
Arpan has recently worked in industries like Transportation.
Arpan has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Audit.
Arpan attended MTF Institute of Management for Operations Management.
Arpan has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Prompt Engineering Certificate, Emergency First Aid Responder incl. CPR & AED, and GMDSS Certification (Indian).
Arpan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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