CURRICULUM VITAE

MUHAMMED TARIQ IQBAL
Phone +965 2 575 8699 ; Fax : +965 2 575 8699 ; Cell : +965 9 745 5756

E-mail: tariq@kuwaitoffshoreservices.com

 

------------------------- PERSONAL PROFILE -------------------------

  1. With over 10 years of sea going experience. I have subsequently focused my attention on Marine related Surveys and Consulting activities, with the specific objective on providing clients with better and accurate assessment.
  1. Exploiting new market strategic business relationship, and overcoming regulatory barriers
  2. Marine Surveys performed for number of reasons and the procedures for each varies to best suit Client requirements.
  3. Professionally handled damages to assess the extent of damage, recommended repairs, estimated repair cost, replacement cost and mainly the probably cause.
  4. Proactive self-starter with track record of Initiative, Personal responsibility, Reputation for resolving/removing obstacles and making things happen
  1. Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated ability to scrutinize Marine related technical concerns.
  1. Creative, dependable, and enthusiastic with proven track record in professional services.
  1. High-performing management expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes.
  1. Extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and track record of delivering optimal results in any Marine related jobs.
  1. Operational improvements, Cost reductions through improved process performance.
  1. Built good rapport with Port/Government officials.

Date of Birth: 6 July, 1962         Marital Status: Married              Nationality: Canadian Immigrant (Pakistani)

------------------------- PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION -------------------------

Certificate of Competency Class One (Motor) - Marine Engineering Officer/ STCW 95, UK

------------------------- PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND EDUCATON -------------------------

2001                       : Certificate Training Course for ISM Auditors conducted by Bureau Veritas at Dubai, UAE.

2001                       : Computer Course (Window, Word, Power Point and Internet) from Kuwait University, Kuwait.

1997                       : Certificate of Competency Class One (Motor) from United Kingdom.

1996                       : Attended Class 1 Marine Engineer Course, South Tyneside College, South Shields, UK.

1992                       : Attended Petroleum Tanker Safety Course, Centre for Advance Maritime Studies, Edinburgh, UK.

1992                       : Approved First Aid at Sea, Seamen Training Centre, Pakistan

1991                       : Approved Fire Fighting Course, Seamen Training Centre, Pakistan

1987                       : Attended Port & Shipping Wing, Survival at Sea Course, Ministry of Communication, Pakistan.

1983-1987            : 4 Years Marine Engineering Apprenticeship at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd.

------------------------- AREAS OF EXPERTISE -------------------------

  • All Marine related concerns
  • Port/s related claims
  • Negotiation skills
  • Operational Process Analysis
  • Strategic Planning and Leadership
  • Planning and Execution
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Total Quality Management

·  Continuous Improvement of Operational Processes/Standards

·  Training and Leadership Development

·  Problem Solving

·  Decision making

·  Performance Management

·  Team building/Motivation

·  Expense Reduction

·  Persuasion and Communication skills

 

------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -------------------------

As Marine & Cargo/Marine Surveyor/Consultant, assist local Ship Agents/Owners in day to day maintenance of their Vessel and for handling their operational problems. Attended various Vessels on behalf of Hull and Machinery underwriters to assist in major damage repairs. Carrying out numerous condition surveys for vessels/P&I clubs. Acted as non-exclusive Surveyor for Bureau Veritas, Safety Inspector for Liberian and Marshall Island flag Vessels. I have also supervision experience of comprehensive refurbishment of Kuwait Oil Company Tug Bayan subsequent to salvage after sinking.

Involved in carrying out damage survey/inspection of SPM and Oil terminal facilities at Mina Al Ahmadi and Al Zour (Mina Saud) , Kuwait.

I have also gained vast experience in underwater repair that includes partial demolition of berth and reinstatement of steel pile and heavy reinforced concrete deck construction forming berthing face and providing support for dock side cranes at Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait.

Surveyor/Marine Consultant. Independent Surveyors specialized but not limited to the following activities :

  • Marine and Cargo Surveys
  • Pollution Surveys
  • On Hire/Off Hire Surveys
  • Berth damage surveys
  • SPM surveys
  • Draft Surveys

·  Pre-purchase Condition Surveys

·  Loading/Discharge Surveys of Liquid & Gas Cargo

·  Classification Surveys

·  Liquid cargo sampling

·  Off-spec cargo dispute survey/assessment

·  Bunker disputes

also:

Ports handled: Shuwaikh, Shuwaiba, Mina Abdulla/Ahmadi, Mina Al Zour in Kuwait.

YACHT/TUG INSPECTIONS/SURVEYS

Provided evaluations/inspections of Yachts/Tugs to locate significant substandard conditions in structural, mechanical and system design/construction.

Holding approval from Ministry of Communication for issuing Certificate of fitness for the Towage.

------------------------- EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY -------------------------