Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Maritime Courses (Selected)
Key Documents
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Capt. Swaraj Sharma

Saint-Lazare,Canada

Summary

Highly accomplished Master Mariner (Unlimited) and certified ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Auditor with extensive experience in Marine Surveying, HSEQ Audits, Port Captaincy, and Bulk Carrier Operations. Over 19 years of progressive maritime experience, including command on large bulk carriers, newbuilding delivery, dry dock supervision, and comprehensive surveying services across North America. Proven expertise in conducting vessel inspections, cargo operations, navigational safety assessments, and ensuring full compliance with IMO, Class, Flag State, ISM, ISPS, and MLC requirements.

Overview

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Work History

Master / Chief Officer / Second Officer

Multiple Vessels
  • Extensive experience sailing on large bulk carriers with responsibilities including:
  • - Command of vessel operations, navigation, safety management, and environmental compliance.
  • - Ship handling, SMS implementation, emergency preparedness.
  • - Successful PSC, RightShip, internal & external audits with zero deficiencies.
  • - Newbuilding delivery and dry-dock projects.
  • Vessel Experiences
  • - Master — Multiple Vessels (2022-2024)
  • - Chief Officer — Multiple Vessels (2015–2021)
  • - Second Officer — Multiple Vessels (2009–2014)
  • - Deck Cadet — 20 months

Marine Surveyor / HSEQ Auditor / Port Captain

North America Region
- Current
  • - Conduct full condition surveys including hold inspections, cargo readiness, draft surveys, on/off-hire, bunker ROB, and damage investigations.
  • - Perform Pre PSC, Pre Right ship, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits and navigational safety assessments.
  • - Coordinate port operations, cargo planning, stowage, trimming, and safe loading/discharging as Port Captain.
  • - Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, incident analyses, and operational recommendations.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Nautical Science

Fleetwood Nautical Campus
UK

Skills

  • - Marine Surveying (Hold Cleanliness, Damage Surveys, On/Off-Hire Bunker, Draft, Pre Purchase)
  • - ISM / ISPS / MLC Audits & Compliance
  • - HSEQ Management & Risk Assessment
  • - Port Captaincy & Cargo Coordination
  • - Vessel Condition & Pre-Inspection Surveys
  • - Bulk Carrier Operations & Safety Management
  • - Navigational Watchkeeping, Passage Planning & Ship Handling
  • - Accident / Incident Investigation & Reporting
  • - Crew Training, Leadership & Safety Culture Development
  • - Newbuilding Delivery & Dry Dock Supervision

Languages

English
Punjabi
Hindi
French

Affiliations

Member — Nautical Institute (UK)

Certification

  • - Master Mariner (Unlimited) — UK MCA
  • - Canadian Endorsement Master Mariner (Unlimited) — Transport Canada
  • - Internal Auditor (ISM/ISPS/MLC) — DNV
  • - Marine Advanced First Aid — TC
  • - STCW Refreshers, PSC&RB, AFF — TC
  • - Radio Operator Certificate — ISED

Additional Maritime Courses (Selected)

HELM, ECDIS, Ship Safety Officer, Ship Security Officer, ISO 14001 Training, MARPOL, Freefall Lifeboat Coxswain, Simulator Training, STSDSD.

Key Documents

  • Passport W0200634 (2032)
  • CDC MUM148395 (2029)
  • CoC CoC0078063 (2027)
  • US Visa C1/D (2028), B1/B2 (2033)
  • Marine Medical — 2027

Others

Actively Participating : Canadian Marine advisory council board meetings.

Timeline

Master / Chief Officer / Second Officer

Multiple Vessels

Marine Surveyor / HSEQ Auditor / Port Captain

North America Region
- Current

Higher National Diploma - Nautical Science

Fleetwood Nautical Campus

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