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
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
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
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
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
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
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