Vikranth Basker
Chennai
Summary
Chief Mate certified by the Director General Maritime of India, bringing 15+ years of extensive maritime expertise across Container and Oil/Chemical Tanker operations. Demonstrated success in vessel management and safe tanker operations, consistently ensuring compliance with international maritime standards. Proven track record of leadership in demanding marine environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Officer
Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed complex loading/discharge operations of multiple chemical, acid, and oil cargo parcels
- Effectively involved in Cargo care of various sensitive chemicals throughout the voyage
- Led tank cleaning operations and wall wash testing per MARPOL Annex 1&2 requirements
- Expert in FRAMO system operations and troubleshooting
- Orchestrated successful oil major vetting inspections, classification society and company audits
- Organization and supervision of the cargo operations: preparation of stowage plans, loading / unloading plans, calculating stress and stability parameters, Tank cleaning operations planning & implementation
- Served as Ship Security Officer, implementing ISPS code requirements
- Supervised extensive dry dock repairs in Chinese and European shipyards
- Implemented company SMS/QMS protocols to optimize safety and operational efficiency
- Conducted crew safety awareness training and development programs
Second Officer
Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Led navigational watch duties utilizing ECDIS and traditional chart navigation systems
- Developed comprehensive passage plans using British Admiralty charts and publication
- Trained navigation officers on ECDIS operations and passage planning protocols
- Maintained and troubleshot critical navigation equipment and GMDSS systems
- Managed vessel's medical inventory compliance with WHO requirements
- Assisted in complex chemical cargo operations, including loading, discharge, and cargo care
- Ensured timely updates of all nautical publications and navigation databases
Third Officer
Container & Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted safe navigation watches and voyage planning duties
- Managed maintenance and inspection of life-saving and firefighting equipment
- Supported chemical cargo operations including loading, discharge, and cargo monitoring
Education
SSTP - Deck Cadet
Structured Shipboard Training Programme
New Delhi, India03-2009
Cadet Training Programme - Pre-Sea Course For Deck Cadet
National Institute of Port Management(NIPM)
Chennai10-2004
Skills
- Navigation Excellence
- Advanced ship handling
- Mastery of modern navigation systems
- Traditional navigation proficiency
- Celestial navigation proficiency
- Leadership & People Management
- Multinational crew leadership
- Training program implementation
- Effective conflict resolution
- Safety & Compliance
- SOLAS compliance management
- SAR operations coordination
- Oil major compliance
- Technical Management
- Systems maintenance oversight
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical systems expertise
- Environmental & Safety
- MARPOL compliance
- Sustainable practices implementation
- Emergency response leadership
- Strategic Capabilities
- Crisis decision-making
- Cross-cultural communication
- Continuous professional development
Accomplishments
- Successfully coordinated SAR operations with Maritime Control Center, demonstrating exceptional crisis management skills
- Led multiple SIRE inspections with zero observations, ensuring vessel compliance with oil major requirements
- Managed simultaneous discharge of multiple specialized chemical cargo parcels, optimizing port turnaround time
- Implemented innovative tank cleaning procedures reducing operation time by 15% while maintaining quality standards
- Supervised critical dry dock repairs in Chinese and European shipyards, ensuring completion within scheduled timeframe
- Developed and conducted ECDIS training program for navigation officers, enhancing bridge team competency
- Orchestrated emergency response during adverse weather conditions, ensuring crew and cargo safety
- Maintained zero safety incidents during 26-month tenure as Chief Officer through proactive safety management
- Streamlined cargo documentation processes, reducing administrative delays and improving operational efficiency
- Received commendation for exemplary performance during multiple oil major vetting inspections
Core Competencies
Advanced ship handling in challenging conditions, Mastery of modern navigation systems (ECDIS, DGPS, etc.),Traditional & celestial navigation proficiency, Multinational crew leadership, Training program implementation, Effective conflict resolution, SOLAS compliance management, SAR operations coordination, Oil major compliance (SIRE), Systems maintenance oversight, Preventive maintenance, Mechanical/electrical systems expertise, MARPOL compliance, Sustainable practices implementation, Emergency response leadership, Crisis decision-making, Cross-cultural communication, Continuous professional development
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Chief Officer
Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2019 - 01.2023
Second Officer
Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2013 - 01.2019
Third Officer
Container & Oil/Chemical Tanker Fleet
01.2011 - 01.2013
SSTP - Deck Cadet
Structured Shipboard Training Programme
Cadet Training Programme - Pre-Sea Course For Deck Cadet
National Institute of Port Management(NIPM)
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