Shivraj Mane

About Shivraj Mane

CEO & Founder – Visionfinity Shipping Pvt. Ltd.Marine HSEQ Risk Manager | DPA | Marine Pilot | Maritime ConsultantWith over two decades of expertise in the maritime industry, I am deeply committed to enhancing safety, compliance, and operational excellence. As the CEO and Founder of Visionfinity Shipping Pvt. Ltd, my mission is to set new benchmarks in maritime safety and sustainability, blending innovation with integrity.In my capacity as a Marine HSEQ Risk Manager, I oversee comprehensive Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality management systems for diverse fleets. I design and implement risk-based strategies that exceed international standards and foster a proactive safety culture both on board and ashore.As a Marine Pilot at JNPT Port, I stay connected to the real-time operational challenges of the industry, ensuring the safe berthing and unberthing of vessels and bridging strategic compliance with hands-on execution.Professional Highlights:Designated Person Ashore (DPA) with extensive ISM Code expertise.Independent Marine Surveyor and Consultant since 2016, offering tailored audits and operational support across Asia and the Middle East.Expertise in RightShip, SIRE, and DryBMS audits for companies, performing comprehensive gap analyses on their Safety Management Systems (SMS).Successfully led multiple dry dockings and new vessel takeovers in Korea, China, and Dubai.Conducted hundreds of audits, including QHSE, MARPOL, and ISM inspections.Proficient in handling specialized cargoes, such as windmill sections, grain, and ores.Education & Certifications:MSc in Marine Science from Mumbai University.NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).Certified Marine Investigator – Panama.

Experience

1. Glg Marine Domain Expert Maritime Logistics & Fleet Operations Consultant

   GLG

   Jan 2024 — Present · London, GB

   CXO-level talent assessment and leadership advisoryI am a management consultant and marine domain expert with over 20 years of experience across deep-sea shipping, ports and terminals, fleet operations, and maritime logistics. As a GLG Network Member (Freelance), I support global clients with strategic and operational advisory on complex challenges spanning vessel operations, port efficiency, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end maritime supply chains.My expertise covers deep-sea logistics, port and terminal operations, 3PL integration, and fleet performance management, supported by hands-on command experience as a Master Mariner, marine pilotage at high-traffic ports, and senior shore-based leadership roles including Fleet HSEQ, DPA, and CSO. I routinely advise on operational risk, compliance readiness, vetting regimes, incident management, and performance optimization.In addition to operational consulting, I contribute to CXO-level talent assessment and leadership advisory, supporting senior hiring and organizational structuring for shipping companies, terminal operators, and maritime service providers. I also advise investors and consulting teams on due diligence, asset quality, regulatory exposure, and operational scalability across maritime and logistics portfolios.Through GLG, I help clients make informed, execution-ready decisions by translating frontline maritime realities into clear commercial, operational, and risk-based insights.

Education

• Bureau Veritas Certification India Pvt. Ltd

  Master's degree, Auditor course

  2014 — 2014

• University of Mumbai

  HSC 12th Sci

  2001 — 2003

• Warsash Maritime Institute

  Master's degree, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

  2015 — 2016

• warshah maritime college , UK

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech Nautical Sciences , master

• T.S.Chanakya

  Cadet Ship Tranning

  2003 — 2004

• Ulhas Vidyalya

  10th, 2010

  1991 — 2000

Skills

• Shipping
• Cargo Related Documents, Reefer Container Set Point Monitoring Logging During Se
• Inspection
• Maritime
• International Shipping
• Ports
• Freight
• Vessels
• Maritime Operations
• Ships
• Safety Management Systems
• Ism
• Navigation