Mazen Mahmoud Ali
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Experienced fleet operations manager with expertise in oilfield marine support and HSE management. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards while optimising vessel mobilisation and asset utilisation. Delivers effective crisis management and fosters strong client relationships, prioritising safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operations Manager
ACTA JIFMAR OFFSHORE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2022.12 - 2026.02
- Lead operational planning and coordination to maintain optimal vessel utilization while ensuring full compliance with company standards and client requirements.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire fleet of Anchor Handling Tugboats (AHTs Shoalbusters & Multicats ), ensuring safe, efficient, and smooth vessel performance across all projects.
- Provide leadership and direction to vessel masters and offshore teams, facilitating efficient execution of marine operations and fostering a culture of safety.
- Conduct daily and weekly client meetings to monitor project progress, address operational issues, and enhance client satisfaction.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and project-specific compliance requirements across ADNOC fields, minimising risks and maintaining operational integrity.
- Coordinate closely with Crewing, Purchasing, Technical, and HSE departments to ensure seamless operational support and timely resolution of issues.
- Monitor safety performance and enforce HSE policies to maintain high operational and safety standards across the fleet.
Marine Logistics Supt.
National Marine Dredging Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2020.07 - 2022.11
- Manage and oversee all marine logistics activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted support to offshore operations.
- Act as the focal point between offshore units, onshore management, and clients for all marine logistics matters.
- Ensure full compliance with ADNOC offshore oil field regulations and company policies across all assigned projects.
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, promoting a strong safety culture throughout marine and offshore operations.
- Coordinated daily with internal departments (Operations, Crewing, Technical, Purchasing, HSE) to ensure smooth and compliant vessel operations.
- Led daily operational meetings and maintained continuous communication via email and reporting systems to align teams effectively.
- Monitored vessel schedules, mobilizations, and project requirements to achieve timely execution and enhance client satisfaction.
Marine Logistics Supt.
ADNOC UPSTREAM / DGD
Abu Dhabi
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Directed and controlled marine logistics operations, ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient offshore support activities.
- Supervise vessel movements, scheduling, and resource allocation to support project timelines and operational demands.
- Ensure strict implementation of ADNOC oil field regulations and compliance requirements across all marine activities.
- Maintain and enforce company HSE policies, ensuring safe working practices are consistently applied both onshore and offshore.
- Coordinated between vessels, management, and clients, ensuring smooth execution of logistics operations.
- Work closely with Operations, Technical, Crewing, Purchasing, and HSE departments through structured daily meetings and ongoing email communication to maintain operational alignment.
Marine Superintendent
Allianz Middle East Ship management LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2015.06 - 2020.01
- Manage and supervise a diversified fleet comprising OSVs, PSVs, AHTS vessels, landing crafts, crew boats, accommodation barges, and survey vessels, ensuring safe and efficient marine operations.
- Oversaw day-to-day fleet activities, ensuring optimal vessel performance, timely mobilization, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
- Ensure strict compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and company HSE policies across all operations.
- Coordinate closely with Crewing, Purchasing, Technical, and HSE departments to ensure seamless operational support and timely resolution of technical or logistical matters.
- Conducted daily meetings and conference calls with clients to monitor project progress, address operational requirements, and uphold high safety and service delivery standards.
- Provided operational guidance to vessel masters and offshore teams, enhancing safety and ensuring smooth, cost-effective operations.
Education
Maritime transporation
ARAB ACADEMY FOR MARITIME TRANSPORT
EGYPTSkills
- Fleet operations management
- Full awareness with all ADNOC fields compliance, rules ( ADNOC Vetting-PPA , ADNOC Offshore , ADNOC L&S , ADNOC H&G, Etc )
- Oilfield Marine Support Operations
- ADNOC Offshore Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- ADNOC Offshore Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- HSE Management & Safety Leadership
- Risk management
- Vessel Mobilization & Demobilization Planning
- Contract compliance management
- Operational planning
- Asset utilisation
- Crisis management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Client relationship management
- Maritime compliance
Certification
- Master certificate ( limited for 3000 GT ) , Chief Mate Certificate (Un-limited ) issued according to STCW Convention
- Basic Studies “Merit Excellent” with G.P.A 3.81
Projects
ZAKUM : EPC 1 Project: Pipe laying of 365 Km of different diameter pipelines (pipes from Dia 42” to 6”), cable laying, jackets and platforms installation, flares Installations, Deck extensions, risers, midlines tie ins, pipeline testing and commissioning, hook up operations, sleepers installation (2200 No.s).Marine units used; DP 2 vessels/ DSV’s, AHT’s, Tugs, Floating Construction Derrick Barges, Work Boats, Jack up barges, Supply Vessels, Safety Standby Vessels and Flat top Barges for Module Transportation – total of 93 different types of modules and structures were delivered to ZAKUM field at different location., EPC 2 Project: Main EPC 2 cargo transfer is transportation of modules which includes load outs of modules from worldwide located fabrication yards including OKPO – Korea, Tianjin – China, Singapore, Sohar – Oman, Italy – Avanza and from five different fabrication yards located in U.A.E. these module transportations are divided into load on’s in addition to FLOAT Over (On/Off) Operation to Semi-Submersible vessels (Heavy Transport Vessels/ HTV’s), marine transportations and Load in’s operation to islands the same are including management of Marine Warranty Survey/ MWS Call out orders – total of 193 structures were delivered safely to four artificial islands of Zakum field., Arzanah Demolition project, Nasr Project PKG 2, SARB PKG 4 for HHI, SAF Phase 6 in Saudi Arabia for ARAMCO, KJO Hout KRL Project in Saudi Arabia for MCDERMOTT, Hail & Ghasha project for NMDC, Fuel Transportation for HDEC in Zirku, BARZAN Pipeline project in Qatar for Saipem, EPC for Sulphate Reduction Plant for Technip, ADOC Rig Moves, Dubai eye project for Fagioli, NPCC project in Ras Tanura with ARAMCO ., Hail Surface Facilities - EPC Project - ADOC, Satah Al Razboot (SARB) Field Development Project, Phase 3 - Main Client: ADMA-OPCO (UAE), Das Island Development Project - Main Client: ADNOC (UAE), Ruwais Carbon Black & Delayed Coker – Main Client: TAKREER (UAE), GASCO Sulphur Channel - Main Client: GASCO (UAE), Baraka Nuclear Power Plant - Main Client: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation "ENEC" (UAE), Hail and Ghasha artificial islands construction Project ., Float Off/On operations with COSCO, Dockwise & PAN .
SPECIALIZED COURSES
- GMDSS
- Medical First Aid
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
- Advanced Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Proficiency of Security Awareness Training
- Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue boats
- Prevention and Combating Marine Pollution
- Marine Radar and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
- ECDIS Simulator (Operation Level)
- Communications
- Passenger ship crowd management training
- Passenger ship familiarization training
- Passenger ship safety training
- Passenger ship crisis management
- Ship Security Officer (S.S.O)
- Company Security Officer issued by BV Class
- HSEMS internal auditor (BV academy)
- ISM internal auditor course (ABS academy)
- Root cause analysis (Blue ocean academy)
- STCW - Manila amendments 2010- (ABS academy)
- Ship energy efficiency course (BV academy)
- Ships vetting inspection course (GL academy)
- Train the trainer (Lloyds Register academy)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Operations Manager
ACTA JIFMAR OFFSHORE
2022.12 - 2026.02
Marine Logistics Supt.
National Marine Dredging Company
2020.07 - 2022.11
Marine Logistics Supt.
ADNOC UPSTREAM / DGD
2020.01 - 2020.06
Marine Superintendent
Allianz Middle East Ship management LLC
2015.06 - 2020.01
Maritime transporation
ARAB ACADEMY FOR MARITIME TRANSPORT