Gonalou Laranjo

Company Overview: subsidiary of Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd, a multinational construction company based in Belgium primarily involved in Offshore Energy, Dredging Solutions, Construction Projects and Planet Redevelopment.

• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing the end-to-end mobilization of tugs and barges, including commercial coordination with vessel owners, mobilization planning, inspection scheduling, readiness tracking, and preparation of mobilization status and cost reports for senior management.
• Acted as Commercial Coordinator, negotiating with vessel owners on BIMCO contract terms, determining on-hire and off-hire events, reviewing claims, and resolving issues with commercial impact to ensure accurate and timely charter payments.
• Coordinated the inspections and findings close-outs for 100+ vessels and barges with ADNOC, vessel owners, technical, and operations team ensuring readiness through JDN suitability checks, Marine Warranty Surveys, on-hire inspections (ROB/general condition), and ADNOC Standards for Marine Vessels Inspections.
• Serves as the designated backcharge focal, coordinating across Accounts, Logistics, HSE, Project Control, Contracts, and suppliers to validate ADNOC-related costs.
• Analyzes supplier invoices and supporting documents to determine backchargeable costs and ensure financial compliance.
• Prepares computations and consolidates support documents for costs incurred by Jan De Nul on behalf of ADNOC L&S, including tug and barge preparation, charter fees, and fuel expenses.
• Reviews ADNOC L&S back charge claims to JDN, verifying invoice accuracy and contractual justification.
• Maintains organized cost documentation and uploads records to centralized server storage for audit readiness.
• Supports the Contracts and Logistics Manager with financial breakdowns and cost evaluations for approval processes.

• Company Overview: subsidiary of Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd, a multinational construction company based in Belgium
• Managed end-to-end permitting for offshore vessel mobilization under ADNOC scope.
• Coordinated CICPA, Navigation Licenses, FEPs, and Letters of Assistance with UAE government and ADNOC, facilitating smooth project execution and compliance.
• Secured NOCs for offshore equipment and vessel operations, enabling uninterrupted project activities and regulatory compliance.
• Monitored certificates validity and ensured timely renewal thru proactive coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

Company Overview: vessel owner and agent

• Supported operations for 25-vessel fleet (AHTS, OSVs, DSVs).
• Coordinated delivery logistics, berth bookings, and Permit-to-Work via MAQTA Portal.
• Handled crew formalities, visa medicals, port access, ADNOC vetting.
• Monitored permit validity (CEP, FEP), coordinated lifting competency and certifications.

Company Overview: vessel owner and agent

• Led pre-mobilization of flat-top and crane barges.
• Coordinated ADNOC inspections and certification testing for barge equipment.
• Supervised fuel/water loading operations for 1600 GT OSVs.
• Liaised with ADNOC and port authorities for cargo manifests approvals during demobilization.
• Coordinated delivery logistics, berth bookings, and Permit-to-Work via MAQTA Portal.
• Coordinated port clearances, and document submission for both chartered and owned units.

Company Overview: subsidiary of Shell, a multinational Oil and Gas company based in UK

• Supervised marine product receipt via vessels and pipelines, including pre-arrival vetting, berth preparation, cargo transfer supervision, ship/shore safety checks, compartment soundings and cargo computation (ROB reconciliation before and after receipt) and product receipt monitoring using SAAB tank level system.
• Managed end-to-end stock control, inventory forecasting, and reconciliation using SAP. Investigated variances, posted daily transactions, ensured product availability for customers and JV partners, and maintained variance-free monthly closings.
• Coordinated preventive maintenance activities via SAP’s programmed schedules. Reviewed and approved permits within authority ensuring timely execution of technical tasks and safety compliance.
• Conducted terminal HSE inductions, toolbox meetings, and incident reviews. Enforced Shell Life Saving Rules and regulatory compliance across operations and contractors.
• Oversaw truck loading and delivery operations. Monitored 3rd party haulier compliance (driver hours, GPS, journey management plans), optimized route planning during peak delivery windows and emergency situations.
• Performed field inspections of terminal assets including tanks, pipelines, valves, AIS systems, firefighting equipment, and loading bays. Liaised with engineering to raise work orders and resolve asset issues.
• Chaired Terminal Management Committee meetings. Acted as Terminal Manager during absences. Led emergency preparedness and supported all internal/external audits (HSE-MS, SMBR, PARDS, etc.).

Company Overview: A petrochemical manufacturing company

• Assisted in daily operations of polymerization and drying plants.
• Monitored safety and production processes, coordinated with QC and maintenance.