Master Mariner with more than 29 years of experience in Marine field (Oil & Gas Shipping - Port Sector)

An alumnus of T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai and first-class science graduate from University of Allahabad, India

17 years of rich experience with India’s biggest LNG import company, Petronet LNG Limited (PLL). After working at PLL’s both Dahej and Kochi LNG terminals for more than 10 years, presently heading its Shipping department at corporate office, New Delhi

Highly experienced in shipping, chartering, marine operations and project management of large LNG Regasification Terminals

Also taught B.Sc. Nautical students at Tolani Marine Institute, Pune

11 years of active worldwide sailing experience on large merchant ships

Trainer for LNG shipping and ship handling operations in PLL’s LNG Academy at Kochi

Certified Quality Management System (Lead) Auditor

Presented various papers in Maritime and LNG seminars/conferences

Technical Committee member of India Energy Week (IEW) and ADIPEC