Ammar Hisham Saidi

Responsible for overseeing the operations and safety management of multiple vessels. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations, managing vessel inspections and audits, and coordinating with ship owners, crew, and regulatory authorities. Proficient in developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and managing emergency response plans. Demonstrates strong leadership in handling vessel maintenance, crew training, and certification processes. Adept at maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and safety across the fleet.

• Ensuring company owned, and managed vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and economical manner and in full compliance with class and statutory regulations as well as clients’ requirements.
• Liaising with the port engineer and vessel masters’ with reference to certification, safety equipment and loose lifting gear etc.
• Liaising with the personnel department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other personnel issues in conjunction with the vessel master.
• Monitor crew compliance with STCW 95, MLC 2006 and other training requirements.
• Ensure that vessels planned maintenance system (deck dept.) Is being operated and reported in the manner prescribed in the company’s QA system and is in compliance with the ism code and MLC 2006.
• Manage the maintenance of marine units so they are correctly maintained according to laid down standards and procedures.
• Manage compliance of fleet to International, local, clients, oil field and company rules and regulations always.
• Manage compliance with Flag State and Classification Society requirements of
  fleet.
• In conjunction with the Technical Superintendent, manage Dry Dock works, including planning works and execute these to manufacturer's instructions and
  recommendations.
• Manage administration by checking that accurate deck records are kept; technical reports submitted, and that ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001
  standards and maintenance of safe and pollution free operating practices are complied with.
• Liaising with the purchasing manager to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all mandatory procedures i.e. Tool box talks, risk assessments, permits to work, hot work permits etc., are used effectively, and filed for audit purposes.
• Preparing vessel repair specifications in association with the engineering superintendent.
• Ensure that vessels carry the required publications, procedures, operational manuals, and other documentation required by flag state and other regulatory bodies, and that these are updated as required.

• Streamlined processes for procurement of spare parts, minimizing downtime due to equipment failure.
• Developed comprehensive risk assessments for marine operations, reducing incidents and nearmisses.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of maritime regulations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and guidelines across all operations.
• Established strong relationships with local authorities at various ports around the world, improving overall cooperation during port visits.
• Follow up day-to-day vessel location and client operation requirement.

• On Self-propelled jack up barges and OSV vessel
• Head of the deck department, senior on-board operation manager, cargo officer, watch standing, ship stability, control ship operations, emergencies, security officer & safety officer.

Officer in charge of navigational equipment and other aids to navigation, safety & medical, ISM, Certification and Communication.