Buddhika Kaluarachchi
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Productive Vessel Operator offering 10+ year background in Merchant Shipping Operations, Terminal Operations, Canadian Regulations and coordinating load patterns and determining most cost-efficient solutions. Expertise in maintaining logistics and generating ship and cargo schedules. Excellent multitasking, organizational and interpersonal abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vessel Operator
Navitrans Shipping Agency West Inc
Vancouver, BC
01.2021 - Current
- Attending Ships calling Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Vancouver Ports.
- Assist Shippers, Charters and Owners for smooth turnaround for the vessel.
- Customs Clearance, Mate’s Receipts and Preparing Bill of Ladings.
- Attending to Vessel Surveys and Perform Hold Inspections.
- Coordinate ship and terminal for stow plans and sequences
Vessel Operator
LBH Shipping Canada Inc
Vancouver, BC
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Attending Ships calling Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Vancouver Ports.
- Assist Shippers, Charters and Owners for smooth turnaround for the vessel.
- Customs Clearance, Mate’s Receipts and Preparing Bill of Ladings.
- Attending to Vessel Surveys and Perform Hold Inspections.
- Coordinate ship and terminal for stow plans and sequences
Supervisor
Shell Gas Station
Vancouver, BC
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
2nd Officer
CMA Ship's Singapore
World Wide
01.2016 - 11.2018
- OOW Navigation and Cargo Operations.
- Medical Officer.
- Dedicated Navigation Officer for maintain the Charts and Navigational Equipment as well as Route Planer.
- Dedicated Officer for GMDSS Equipment Operations.
2nf Officer
Rickmers Reederei GmbH & Cie.KG
World Wide
11.2007 - 12.2015
- OOW Navigation and Cargo Operations.
- Medical Officer / Safety Officer
- Dedicated Navigation Officer for maintain the Charts and Navigational Equipment as well as Route Planer.
- Fire and Safety Equipment Maintenance Officer
- Assist Master for Port Authorities and Various types of Documentation..
Education
Diploma in Maritime Science - Nautical Sciences
CINEC Maritime Campus
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2016
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Tool Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Facility Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Staff Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Loading and Unloading
- Production Work
- Effective Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Vessel Operator
Navitrans Shipping Agency West Inc
01.2021 - Current
Vessel Operator
LBH Shipping Canada Inc
11.2019 - 04.2020
Supervisor
Shell Gas Station
06.2019 - 11.2019
2nd Officer
CMA Ship's Singapore
01.2016 - 11.2018
2nf Officer
Rickmers Reederei GmbH & Cie.KG
11.2007 - 12.2015
Diploma in Maritime Science - Nautical Sciences
CINEC Maritime Campus