Mohamed Amar

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Maritime professional with strong experience in vessel operations and voyage planning, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient shipping activities. Skilled in regulatory compliance, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and documentation control. Proven ability to optimize performance, resolve operational challenges, and support financial processes through effective cost and disbursement management.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work history

LPG Operator

Vamoil International FZC

Dubai, UAE

2021.09 - Current

Managed end-to-end shipping operations for vessels under time charter and spot voyages, ensuring smooth, timely, and compliant execution.
Planned and coordinated voyages in line with international maritime regulations and charter party terms.
Issued clear and detailed voyage instructions to vessels.
Conducted vessel screening in accordance with company vetting criteria, enhancing safety and compliance.
Optimized bunker procurement and consumption to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.
Monitored vessel performance throughout voyages, including speed and fuel consumption.
Liaised with port agents to review, negotiate, and approve disbursement accounts (DA), ensuring cost-effective services.
Managed vessel documentation, including questionnaires, certificates, and Letters of Indemnity (LOIs).
Handled key shipping documents such as Bills of Lading and supported demurrage calculations and credit control follow-ups.

Fuel Oil Operator

arkaweet Trading DMCC

Dubai, UAE

2019.06 - 2021.08

Coordinated with traders, suppliers, and logistics teams to execute fuel oil cargo movements in line with contractual requirements.
Oversaw vessel operations and liaised with port agents to ensure smooth port calls and compliance with safety and charter party terms.
Monitored cargo operations, ensuring accurate quantity control, quality compliance, and timely loading and discharge activities.
Managed operational documentation, including cargo documents, Letters of Indemnity (LOIs), and vessel questionnaires.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

THE FUTURE UNIVERSITY

kHARTOUM, SUDAN

2013.04 - 2018.04

Gasoline & Diesel Blending Online Course

Refinery Automation Institute, LLC

Dubai,UAE

Skills

Vessel Operations & Voyage Planning: Proven ability to manage vessel deployment and voyage execution, ensuring safe, cost-effective operations in full compliance with regulatory requirements
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Control: Solid understanding of international maritime regulations with hands-on experience in vessel vetting and risk mitigation practices
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: Effective in liaising with charterers, brokers, agents, and internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely information flow

Systems & Documentation Management: Experienced in maintaining accurate operational records and handling shipping documentation using industry-standard systems
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Adaptable and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage operational challenges and respond efficiently to unexpected situations
Financial & Cost Control: Skilled in reviewing and negotiating disbursement accounts (DA), managing operational expenses, and supporting credit control processes

Languages

English

Advanced

Arabic

Native

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