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Capt. Vikram Singh Chauhan (Principal Surveyor)

Capt. P. S. Kandra (Oil & Gas Consultant)

Capt. P. S. Kandra (Oil & Gas Consultant)

Capt. Vikram Singh Chauhan is a Master Mariner with over 25 years of maritime experience, combining marine surveying expertise with a strong background in pilotage. He has led Australia’s Portland operations since 2018, conducting bulk and chemical cargo surveys, bunker inspections, stability assessments, pre-AMSA inspections, and port ca

Capt. Vikram Singh Chauhan is a Master Mariner with over 25 years of maritime experience, combining marine surveying expertise with a strong background in pilotage. He has led Australia’s Portland operations since 2018, conducting bulk and chemical cargo surveys, bunker inspections, stability assessments, pre-AMSA inspections, and port captaincy for heavy-lift cargoes, including wind turbine components. He is known for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient marine services.

Before moving into surveying, Capt. Chauhan served for eight years as a Marine Pilot in Mumbai and Fujairah, handling unrestricted tonnage vessels including VLCCs and overseeing terminal operations and berthing at ADNOC’s SPMs. He was terminal-in-charge at Mumbai’s JD Island, managing petrochemical transfers and berth planning.

He is an authorised flag state inspector (Liberia & Malta) and a qualified ECP Lead Auditor. Capt. Chauhan holds a Master Class 1 (Unlimited), AMSA CoR (STCW 2010), and an MBA in Logistics Management.

Capt. P. S. Kandra (Oil & Gas Consultant)

Capt. P. S. Kandra (Oil & Gas Consultant)

Capt. P. S. Kandra (Oil & Gas Consultant)

Captain Kandra is a seasoned Master Mariner with over 20 years of seafaring experience, including 5 years in command of crude, product, and chemical tankers. He brings strong operational expertise in navigation, cargo handling, and maritime risk management to the marine consultancy sector. His core strengths include tanker operations, pre

Captain Kandra is a seasoned Master Mariner with over 20 years of seafaring experience, including 5 years in command of crude, product, and chemical tankers. He brings strong operational expertise in navigation, cargo handling, and maritime risk management to the marine consultancy sector. His core strengths include tanker operations, pre-vetting inspections (SIRE, CDI, AMSA), ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, passage planning, cargo loss control, and incident investigation. Captain Kandra has a deep understanding of international regulations, SIGTTO/OCIMF standards, and commercial tanker operations including charter parties and demurrage. He is experienced in SBM/CBM/Tandem/STS moorings and conducts vessel inspections, clearances, and audits.

Certifications:
Master Mariner (Class 1 CoC) | MICS (London) | ISM Auditor | Certified Terminal Operations Manager (Viva Energy) | Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Oil & Chemical) | Port Facility Security Officer | IMO 2 Oil Spill Response (AMOSC) | Authorised Gas Safety Tester.

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