Geetika Saraswat

A driven and results-oriented professional with more than Eighteen years of progressive experience in maritime industry. Proven ability in planning, scheduling, performance and talent management, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, managing virtual teams. Areas of expertise include personal leadership, managing people and competence, and emergency response.

Flexible and versatile, thrives on rapidly changing situations & deadline-driven environments, and always remains open to new challenges and have a high learning agility.

bp Maritime Services (bpMS), Singapore                                               June 2007 – present

Crewing lead                                                                                                       June 2010 till present

Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:

• Extensive experience in managing the performance, development, and training requirements of different ranks (Chief Officer, Second Engineers, and all the Junior officer ranks and cadets) of officers employed by the company for bp operated fleet. Monitor their compliance through appraisals, feedback, and direct communication. Also have the experience of cross training the officers on oil and LNG fleets and planned their training courses to build the required capability.
• Together with the Recruitment and Planning Manager, successfully implemented Management of Change process for transition of the cadet management from bp Maritime Services Isle Of Man to bp Maritime Services Singapore. 
• Liaised with various training colleges in UK, Ireland and agencies for management of cadet training (trainee officers) program.
• Experience in managing cadet training budget and maximizing government funding. Managed the cadet training allowances and made sure they are paid timely and correctly. 
• Experience in planning and scheduling of the officers for LNG and Oil fleet, senior and junior ranks as a planner for the fleet. Have proven results of providing solutions in case of emergency in shortest period of time. Have been working closely with vessel superintendents and marine superintendents in maximising resources and creating value for the company with the knowledge about LNG and Oil shipping.
• Experience of working closely with the officers on preparation for the promotion panel and promotion process. Supported the delivery of marine expertise to bp Shipping through secondment of the officers and other short-term projects.
• Investigated and lead several disciplinary cases for the officers as required in compliance with the employment for the sea staff. Experience in handling Open Talk cases – a mode of raising concerns to the company for the seastaff. 
• Experience of conducting various audits both internal and external for e.g., auditing the contractors - BSM and ESM for compliance as per the contract signed, also audited our own internal team on operation management system as part of self-verification.
• Experience of undertaking various projects like review of employee handbook as per International Labour Organisation (ILO) requirements. Rolling out of Seafarers Employment Agreement as per Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), implementation of crew management systems – Compas and PDMS, roll out of Compas for Oil fleet, reviewing our process to drive the continuous improvement by working on bpMS survey, study leave process, review of various documents based on latest guidelines. I have contributed to numerous continuous improvement ideas.
• Have experience of handling various emergency situations as bpMS emergency duty manager and supported the bp Shipping Incident Management team when it was activated during time of emergency.
• Experience of preparing various types of reports for management, presentation for conference. Lead the team during sea staff conference, gave presentations.
• Managed Talent Acquisition Site (TAS), bp website & other websites for advertisement and for other information on cadets.

• Worked as Assistant Performance and Development Officer with bp Maritime Services, Singapore from 1st June 2007 until May 2010.
• Was responsible in implementation of training plans for officers. Liaised with the course providers to coordinate training courses.
• Assisted Recruitment & Planning Manager in planning and recruitment process for marine officers, by providing support and advice on recruitment interviews, pre-employment medicals and to promote best practice.

International Ship Management (ISHIMA), Singapore                     September 2006 - May 2007

Fleet Personnel Officer 

Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:

• Liaised with specific flag administrations for crew certificates and vessel certificates.
• Was involved in budget planning with regards to manning of crew.
• Supported the crewing operations in performing the schedules and planning of crew changes and follow up with relevant parties. Ensured officers are compliant with relevant requirements – certification matrix, experience matrix.
• Was responsible for registering of vessels (Bulk, Tanker carriers [Oil, Chemical]) under the International Transport Worker's Federation (ITF) and flag state administration (Isle of Man, Singapore, Liberian, Marshall Island, Panama).
• Handled and maintained all documents & various reports related to crew management, was responsible for taking appropriate action on all crewing matter related to field offices and managed vessels. Was responsible for monitoring the activities of field offices based in Mumbai & Manila.
• Single point of contact for application of crew certificates, exemptions to relevant flag administrations.
• Assisted the Fleet Personnel Manager in various matters such as recruitment of officers and shore staff welfare.
• Liaised with overseas agencies on crewing matters. 
• Worked on Marinet – Software governed by MPA, Singapore – For registering Singapore flag vessel, application of CEC for officers.

Executive Ship Management, Singapore                                                February 2004 - August 2006

Crewing Assistant

Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:

• Liaised with specific flag administrations for crew certificates and vessel certificates - Fleet of 55 vessels.
• Was responsible for registering of vessels (Bulk, Tanker carriers [Oil, Chemical & LPG]) under the International Transport Worker's Federation (ITF) and flag state administration (Isle of Man, Singapore, Norway, Hong Kong, Panama). Was responsible for application of crew certificates to flag administrations.
• Handled and maintained all documents & various reports related to crew management - Resume, Certificates, Appraisal, Promotion, follow up.
• Was responsible for taking appropriate action on all crewing matters related to the field offices and managed vessels. Was responsible for monitoring the activities of field offices.
• Assisted the Human Resource and Fleet Personnel Manager in various crew related matters such as recruitment and welfare of officer.
• Liaised with various overseas agencies.
• Prepared company news bulletin (for vessels and liaison offices in India, USA & Japan)

Aptech Computer Education, India Centre                                           June 1997- June 2000

Academic Head 

Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:

• Experience of setting up the computer centre from the day one of the operation.
• Was responsible for all the Academic related jobs like various reports and finalizing academic activities of the institute.
• Was involved in problem solving with projects.
• Conducted classes of: Linux, MS-Office, C, Internet, Visual Basics, Oracle, Foxpro etc.
• Delivered IT training courses at various levels - corporate clients, students, colleges.
• Coordinated all the activities pertaining to projects etc.

• MCA (Master of Computer Application) - From Indira Gandhi National Open University (Central University of India).
• B. Sc. (Bachelor of Science) - From University of Allahabad, India.
• Diploma In Information and System Management from Aptech Computer Education.

TRAINING COURSES:

1. Completed Influencing People course and received certification from University of Michigan.
2. Have certification in QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course from Lloyd’s Register.
3. Attended in house bp Trading Basics training from 13 – 15 February 2023.
4. Currently understudying various courses (e.g. demurrage, ethics and compliance, project management) for self-development.

PROFICIENCIES:

1. Good working knowledge of computer applications like Office 365, word, excel, access, sharepoint, powerpoint, outlook etc. Basic programming skills and extensive use of computer softwares.
2. Good command over crew management systems like Marinet/Compas/PDMS.