CURRICULUM VITAE :
ANANT VISHNU SONAWANE
New Chinch Bunder,B.I.T.Bldg.,No.4/24,
Dr.Maheshwari Road,
Mumbai,Pin-400 009.
Mobile No. +91 9769266299/ +91 9769684927
Resi : +9122 23780320
E-mail : anantsonawane07 AT gmail.com / anantvs AT rediffmail.com
OVER ALL EXPERIENCE : 25 YEARS
KEYSKILLS : Port Operations, Jetty Operations, Shipping Agency Operations, Radio Operations, P.D.A. Processing, Branch Handling, Stevedoring, Coal handling, Container handling, Vessel/Barges/Bulk, Break Bulk Cargo Handling Operations, Rail, Road, Yard Handling, Managements & Transport Operations.
Present Position Held : Designation: MANAGER OPERATION
M/S HARSHADA MARITIME AGENCIES PVT.LTD.
SHIPPING AGENTS, STEVEDORES, TRANSPORTERS, BROKERS & HANDLING AGENTS.
Mumbai. Duration : JUL 2011 to till Present
Job Responsibilities :
** Communicate with Clients give them daily discharging/loading position of vessels keeps good relationship; Send P.D.A.to the Clients, Filing VCN/IGM/EGM, Arranging Sign on/Off, co-ordinate with the Master for vessel’s requirements, filing shipping bills, arranging PHO clearance, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of Payment etc.
** Attend Port Meeting for planning of vessel berthing-un-berthing Manage all Export/ Import Cargo Handling Operation of all type of cargo. Closely coordinate closely with Logistics & Business Development Team.
** Co-ordinate & follow up with the Port officials, Customs, Handling Agent to avoid delay in Berthing of the Vessel. Follow up with the Port Stevedoring Authorities for quicker Discharging/Loading of the cargo.
** Check/review new vessel declarations.
** Check cargo details and documents in coordinate with Port Stevedoring Department.
** Prepare stowage/ stevedoring operations plan and issue to stevedoring supervisors
** Monitor vessel stevedoring operations and take necessary corrective actions
** Follow up ensure uninterrupted vessel operations
** Monitor daily loading / discharge rates and vessel performance
** Monitor manpower, labor, equipment usage
** Monitor reports on labor entry, surveyors entry, trailers / dumpers/equipment entry/ gear vehicle entry etc.
** Supervise stevedoring operations during shift when there is excess load on supervisors
** Check with the Port Stevedores Authorities for Signing of the Daily Discharge/Loading Reports. Assist the Port Stevedores Authorities / Master for Preparing & Signing of the Statement of Facts (SOF). Follow up with the C & F Agents for Custom Documentation.
** Understand the key rolls pertaining to ongoing operation, projects and accordingly planning of the same. Subsequently planning and deploying cost efficient handling equipment, labor gang, supervisors etc. for the execution of the job taken on hand. General administrative issues & Billing to all clients, after completion of job signing work done certificate for each job with full satisfaction of master of the vessel/principals.
** Action planning and successful implementation
** Port Operation, Container Operation, Daily Vessel operation, Cargo Shipment, Planning and Administration., Cost Control , Programs, Profitability Improvement, Plan & Co-ordination of daily port operation., Inventory control of material and equipment’s , Billing/Invoicing at Finalization level, Team leadership and collaboration.
** Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties, Billing, payment made/received etc.
** Have over 25 Years of Port/Shore Experience in Port/shore Formalities for Import/export of all type Container, Bulk & Break Bulk Commodity.
Objective : Aspire to achieve a challenging and rewarding career in the Shipping agency, stevedoring, Transport and Cargo handling. With my sheer smart hard work and perseverance I aspire to contribute to the growth of the organization in the best possible manner. Look forward to work with an Organization which recognize the merit of an employee and reward his skills.
OVER ALL WORK EXPERIENCE :
** Operations Manager offering 25 years of experience Port Operations, Jetty Operations, Shipping Agency Operations, Radio Operations, P.D.A. Processing, Branch Handling, Stevedoring, Coal handling, Container handling, Vessel/Barges/Cargo Handling Operations, Rail, Road, Yard Handling, Managements & Transport Operations at Finalization level. Send Proforma D.A..to the Clients for new arriving vessels, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of invoices etc.
** Send P.D.A. to the clients, Attend Port Meeting with Port for planning of vessel berthing-un-berthing Manage all Export/ Import Cargo Handling Operation of all type of cargo. Filing VCN/IGM/EGM, arranging Sign on/Off, co-ordinate with the Master for vessel’s requirements, filing shipping bills, arranging PHO clearance, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of Payment etc.
** Manage cargo operation & Stevedoring of all type of cargo for Export- Import. Experience in the handling of bulk & break bulk commodities through Mechanically & Manually. . Monitor Lighterage operation from anchorage to Jetty, quick turnaround of barges.
** Check/review new vessel declarations. Check cargo details and documents in coordinate with Port Stevedoring Department.
** Prepare stowage/ stevedoring operations plan and issue to stevedoring supervisors. Monitor vessel stevedoring operations and take necessary corrective action. Follow up ensure uninterrupted vessel operations. Monitor daily loading / discharge rates and vessel performance. Monitor manpower, labour, equipment usage. Monitor reports on labour entry, surveyors entry, trailers / dumpers/equipment entry/ gear vehicle entry etc. Supervise stevedoring operations during shift when there is excess load on supervisors.
** Cargo handled :- Project cargoes, Iron ore, Coal/ Cock, Cement in bags/bulk, Sulpher, Rock Phosphate, Urea, Cement in bags/bulk, Steel coils, steel plates, Containers handling, Containers Stuffing & D-Stuffing, Stevedoring of Container & all other commodities, Special cargo etc.
** Also familiar with different type of Jetty Operations, vessels, Yard, Road/Rail transportation, handling of rake loading/un-loading dealing with rail officers, yard, storage. Managing of Cargo handling, Stevedoring & manpower management.
** Achieve knowledge & Experience in planning and action, accountability in Vessels berthing-sailing
** Planning & formalities, Cargo handling, Stevedoring operation, and Manpower management, cargo handling
** equipment’s, Rail/Road transportation and cost involved in cargo Import-Export.
** My experiences are playing an important role in my day to day planning, implementation & development of
** Vessel & Cargo operation.
** As per job given to me by clients, I have shown more commitment and follow through on the task. Here in understanding the key rolls pertaining to ongoing operation, projects and accordingly planning of the same. Subsequently plan and deploy cost efficient cargo handling equipment’s, labor gang, supervisors etc. for the execution of the job taken on hand. Cost efficient deployment of Mechanical Handling Equipment, Labor gangs in a manner where my esteemed company could gain.
** My experiences are playing an important role in my day to day planning, implementation & development of
** Operation. Cost efficient deployment of labor gangs, our manpower, Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE).
** Achievement factor principals seemed to be satisfied with the excellent services, I provided.
** "SAFETY FIRST" is a task on my daily operational routine. Make sure that all safety masseurs have been properly taken on each and every point of operation and every person are using PPE in operation activities. Under my supervision NIL ACCIDENT has been taken place.
MANAGER M/S CHOWGULE BROTHERS PVT.LTD. MURMGOA :
Duration : Feb. 2015 Till May 2015
** Attend Port Meeting with Port Officers for planning of vessel berthing-un-berthing Manage all Export/ Import Cargo Handling Operation of all type of cargo. Closely coordinate with Logistics & Business Development Team.
** Attract Customers to Avail available facilities of Port Angre.
** Check/review new vessel declarations.
** Check cargo details and documents in coordinate with Port Stevedoring Department.
** Prepare stowage/ stevedoring operations plan and issue to stevedoring supervisors
** Monitor vessel stevedoring operations and take necessary corrective actions
** Follow up ensure uninterrupted vessel operations
** Monitor daily loading / discharge rates and vessel performance
** Monitor manpower, labour, equipment usage
** Monitor reports on labour entry, surveyors entry, trailers / dumpers/equipment entry/ gear vehicle entry etc.
** Supervise stevedoring operations during shift when there is excess load on supervisors
** Communicate with Clients give them daily discharging/loading position of vessels keeps good relationship,
** Send P.D.A..to the Clients , Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of invoices etc.
** Filing VCN/IGM/EGM, Arranging Sign on/Off, co-ordinate with the Master for vessel’s requirements, filing shipping bills, arranging PHO clearance, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of Payment etc.
** Co-ordinate & follow up with the Port officials, Customs, Handling Agent to avoid delay in Berthing of the Vessel. Follow up with the Port Stevedoring Authorities for quicker Discharging/Loading of the cargo.
** Check with the Port Stevedores Authorities for Signing of the Daily Discharge/Loading Reports. Assist the Port Stevedores Authorities / Master for Preparing & Signing of the Statement of Facts (SOF). Follow up with the C& F Agents for Custom Documentation in time.
** Have over 25 Years of Experience in Port/shore Formalities for Import/export of all type Container, Bulk & Break Bulk Commodity.
Designation : Manager-Operation
M/S SHAAN MARINE SERVICE PVT.LTD.(MUMBAI)
Ground Floor, 7 Kumtha Street, Ballard Estate,Mumbai-400 001
Duration : Sept. 2010 to may 2011
Products : Shipping Agents , Brokers.
Job Responsibilities :
** Attend Port Meeting for planning of vessel berthing-un-berthing Manage all Export/ Import Cargo Handling Operation of all type of cargo, explain difficulties of the vessel operation if any and get the solution immediately in the meeting. Filing VCN, IGM, EGM. Arrangements Sign on/Off, co-ordinate with the Master for vessel’s requirements, filing shipping bills, arranging PHO clearance, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection of Payment etc.Board the vessels physically understand the progress and difficulties of work, Coordinate with the Master of the vessel for signing SOF,MR,BL and or all vessel related and cargo related documents. Send Performa D.A.to the Clients for new arriving vessels, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Billing, and Collection etc. Closely coordinate with Logistics & Business Development Team.
** Distribute the Job among the concerned d Staff. Keep the bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties, Billing, payment made/received etc.
** Communicate with Clients give them daily discharging/loading position of vessels keeps good relationship;
Designation : General Manager (Mumbai)
M/S GANANAYAK MARITIME AGENCIES PVT.LTD.
Duration : Oct-2004 to August 2010
Products : Shipping Agency, clearing & Forwarding Agents, Stevedores & Transporters
Job Responsibilities :
** Development of Shipping & Stevedoring Business. Send P.D.A.to the Clients for new
** arriving vessels, Attend Port O.G. Vessel Planning Meeting give the vessel discharging/loading progress, explain difficulties of the vessel operation if any and get the solution immediately in the meeting from Traffic manager.
** Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties, Billing, payment made/received
** etc.
Filing VCN/IGM/EGM, INWARD, Arranging Sign on/Off, co-ordinate with the Master for vessel’s requirements, filing shipping bills, arranging PHO clearance, Deal with Port Officers/Customs Officers, Immigrations officers, Billing, and Collection of Payment etc., communicate with Master/Ch. Officer of the vessel Importer,
** Charterers; Transporters & Contractors give them suggestion/advice time to time for smoother and quick operation.
** Communicate with Clients give them daily discharging/loading, position of the vessels keep good relationship,
** Billing and Collection etc. Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties and Solution.
** Distribute the Job among the concerned d Staff etc.
** Monitor Iron Ore fines shipment`s management & loading operations at Redi Port (Jetty).
** Complete Jetty Operations, Cargo/Vessel/Transport/Stock Yard operations from arrival of cargo at stock yard, stacking piling of cargo. Loading &Transpiration of cargo from stock yard to Jetty, Loading Barges, and quick turn-around of the barges for faster completion of the Mother vessels. Monitor on shore on Board Stevedores cargo operations to achieve desired loading rate. Complete documentation, signing SOF/Mate Receipt, No dead freight, No damage certificates. Coordination with the Master of the vessel, Chief Officer, Customs, Port Authorities, local Authorities etc. Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties, payment made/receivedetc.
Designation : Dy. Manager (Ahmadabad & Navlakhi Branch) Gujarat
Company : M/s MERCATOR LINES LIMITED
Duration : May- 2003 to Sept-2004
Products : VESSEL OWNERS, CHARTERER & PROJECTS OPERATORS.
Job Responsibilities :
To monitor the complete Steam coal vessel discharging and lighterage operation on board/on shore at Navlakhi (Gujarat) from arrival and departure of the vessel. Complete Jetty Operations, quick turnaround of barges, manage the Transportation of cargo from jetty to storage yard, yard managements maximum cargo to store at minimum space by high pilling with equipment, and then Transportation to the railway siding .Loading of rail rake quickly within stipulated period given by the rail authorities, keep close co-ordination with the Rail Authorities/Officer, Keep close eye on use of equipment for rake loading. Maintain Quantity and Quality of the cargo Maintain daily discharge and dispatch report. Approach to AEC (Ahmedabad arranging unloading of Rake, maintain quality and quantity of cargo. Close Liaison with AEC officer/Railway officers maintain good relation, Send Report to the Head office Mumbai daily.
Designation : OPERATION ADVISER
Company : M/s INDO ENERGY PVT.LTD.(A Group of Saigal Sea Trade Pvt.Ltd.)
Duration : Jan- 2003 to May-2003
Products : Shipping Agents, Handling, clearing & Forwarding Agents, Stevedores & Transporters
Job Responsibilities :
** Agency, Stevedoring, Road, Rail, Yard Handling operation of the Vessel arriving with steam coal from SOUTH AFRICA to discharge Steam coal in bulk at the Minor Port Dahanu (BSES Reliance Energy Ltd. Monitor vessel discharging and lighterage operation on board/on shore, quick turnaround of barges.
** Attend meeting with BSES officer for cargo and vessel operation planning. Maintain Quantity and Quality of cargo, difficulties of work get the solution on the spot inform the higher authority before taking any strong decision and get the work done.
** Distribute the Job among the concerned Staffs and manage safe and smooth Transportation of cargo from jetty to storage yard.
** Complete Jetty Operations, quick turnaround of barges, manage the Transportation of cargo from jetty to storage yard, yard managements maximum cargo to store at minimum space by high pilling with equipment, and then Transportation to the railway siding .Loading of rail rake quick within stipulated period given by the rail authorities, keep close co-ordination with the Rail Authorities/Officer, Keep close eye on use of equipment for rake loading. Maintain Quantity and Quality of the cargo Maintain daily discharge and dispatch report. Take care to minimize the spillage/wastage of cargo. Communicate with Master/Ch. Officer of the vessel Importer, Charterers; Transporters & Contractors give them suggestion/advice time to time for smoother and quick operation.
** Attend daily meeting with the BSES officer if require on advice of the bosses and give them Progress Report or discuss any operational difficulties.
** Take their instruction for requirement of cargo at any particular stock yard.
** Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties and pending issue if any.
6. Designation : Dy. Commercial Manager
Company : M/s SURENDRA R.BARMUKH & COMPANY (Group of R.H.Tookaram Hariba & Sons)
Duration : Aug- 1994 to Jan-2003
Products : Shipping Agents, Stevedores, Handling Agents &Transporters.
Job Responsibilities :
** Development of Shipping & Stevedoring & handling Business.
** Send P. D.A.to the Clients for new arriving vessels.
** Coordinate with on board stevedoring staff for operation of vessel arrived from South Africa to Mumbai Port Anchorage to discharge steam coal in bulk. Monitor Lighterage operation from MbPT anchorage to Mandwa Jetty near Alibag. Complete Jetty Operations, quick turnaround of barges, manage the Transportation of cargo from jetty to storage yard, yard managements maximum cargo to store at minimum space by high pilling with equipment, and then Transportation to the railway siding .Loading of rail rake quick within stipulated period given by the rail authorities, keep close co-ordination with the Rail Authorities/Officer, Keep close eye on use of equipment for rake loading. Maintain Quantity and Quality of the cargo Maintain daily discharge and dispatch report.
** Check/review new vessel declarations.
** Check cargo details and documents in coordinate with Port Stevedoring Department. Prepare stowage/ stevedoring operations plan and issue to stevedoring supervisors. Monitor vessel stevedoring operations and take necessary corrective actions. Follow up ensure uninterrupted vessel operations. Monitor daily loading / discharge rates and vessel performance. Monitor manpower, labour, equipment usage
** Monitor reports on labour entry, surveyor’s entry, trailers / dumpers/equipment entry/ gear vehicle entry etc.
** Supervise stevedoring operations during shift when there is excess load on supervisors
** Board the vessels physically understand the progress and difficulties of work. Distribute the Job
** among the concerned Staffs Safe and Smooth Transportation of cargo from jetty to storage yard & then dispatch the cargo to railway siding to load the rake for Nashik (MSEB) deal with Railway officers for placement of rake on time commence and complete the rake loading within stipulated period. Take care to minimize the spillage/wastage of cargo. Communicate with Master/Ch. Officer of the vessel, Charterers; Transporters & Contractors give them suggestion/advice time to time for smoother and quick operation. Attend MbPT O.G. Meeting give the vessel discharging/loading progress, explain difficulties of the vessel operation if any and get the solution immediately in the meeting from MbPT Docks Manager. Communicate with Clients give them daily discharging/loading position of vessels keep good relationship,
** Billing Payment and Collection etc. Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties and Solution.
Designation : Branch Manager (Kandla) Gujarat
Company : M/s NATVAR PARIKH INDUS.LIMITED. (LIFT & SHIFT GROUP)
Duration : Feb-1991 to July 1993
Products : OWNERS, CHARTERER, PROJECT OPERATORS, TRANSPORTERS, HEAVY LIFTERS and HAULERS.
Job Responsibilities : ::
Development of Branch Business. Send competitive quotation to the clients, Deal with clients Port Officers/Customs Officers of Kandla Port, Communicate with Clients. Monitor performance of the staff. Ensure that all drivers work to established driving time directives. Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence with clients. Keep close eye on field supervisor staff, see that all trucks loaded on time and released for next destination. Keep close eye on maintenance department and see that all equipment’s are maintain in a good condition and there are no break down. Make sure that all customer orders are correctly taken. Resolve all customer invoice queries. Changed staff around and managing resources based upon changing needs. Received goods deliveries and arranged for them to be logged and then stored for distribution later on.
Keep bosses informing time to time about work progress/difficulties and Solution.
Operations In charge (Round Boss)
Company : M/s R.H.TOOKARAM HARIBA & SONS (Group of Vilas Transport)
Duration : Dec-1986 to Jan 1991.
Products : STEVEDORES AND CONTRACTORS
Job Responsibilities :
** Check/review new vessel declarations.
** Check cargo details and documents in coordinate with Port Stevedoring Department.
** Prepare stowage/ stevedoring operations plan and issue to stevedoring supervisors
** Monitor vessel stevedoring operations and take necessary corrective actions
** Follow up ensure uninterrupted vessel operations
** Monitor daily loading / discharge rates and vessel performance
** Monitor manpower, labour, equipment usage
** Monitor reports on labour entry, surveyors entry, trailers / dumpers/equipments entry/ gear vehicle entry etc.
** Supervise stevedoring operations during shift when there is excess load on supervisors
** Board the vessels daily before operation commence get earlier day's report signed from the
** Captain/Chief Officer of the vessel, Understand difficulties in operation from the on board shift staff and
** give solution on the spot for smooth/safe & quick operation, discussed with Port Officers explain the
** difficulties ask for require facilities/staff/equipment etc. .Collect daily loading/Discharging reports from cargo supervisor, report Bosses/Principles about discharging or loading progress/difficulties of the vessel operation.
** Keep good relationship with the Principles, Captain of the vessels, Chief Officer etc.
Academic Qualification :
Studied up to H.S.C Maharashtra Board.
S.S.C Passed from Maharashtra Board.
Highest Degree Held : HSC
Technical Qualification
Basic Knowledge in Computer M.S. Word/Excel.
Typing : Manual and Electronic. 40 wpm.
Personal Information :
Father`s Name : Mr. Vishnu Sonawane
Date of Birth :2nd June 1966 (Mumbai)
Nationality :Indian
Gender :Male
Marital Status :Married
Languages read, write :English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati.
Spoken: Kachhi .
Contact nos. : + 91 9769266299
Resi: 022-2378 0320
E-mail ID: anantsonawane07 AT gmail.com
anantsonawane07 AT yahoo.com
Behavioral Characteristics:
** Commitment to quality and result
** Responsibility.
** Sincere in attitude.
** Presentation and Leadership Skills.
** Excellent problem solving skills.
Key Skills:
Port Operations, Jetty Operations, Shipping Agency Operations, Radio Operations, P.D.A. Processing, Branch Handling, Stevedoring, Coal handling, Container handling, Vessel/Barges/Bulk, Break Bulk Cargo Handling Operations, Rail, Road, Yard Handling, Managements & Transport Operations..
Industry: SHIPPING/MARINE
Function: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTS
Roles: MANAGER OPERATION
Current Employer: M/S HARSHADA MARITIME AGENCIES PVT.LTD..
Previous Employer: M/S CHOWGULE BROTHER PVT.LTD.MURMGOA
Desired Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Present Location: Mumbai
Location Preferred: Anywhere
Current CTC: INR 600000 per annum
Expected CTC: Negotiable