Sukhdev Bhamra
Ship Captain -operations Incharge @BC Ferries
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WORK HISTORY
Ship Captain -operations Incharge @BC Ferries
Thetis Island, BC, CA
Holding full command and responsibility for vessel operations in accordance with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Transport Canada regulations, and the ISM Code.•Conducting internal inspections and safety audits to ensure ongoing compliance with Transport Canada and IMO standards (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS).•Overseeing carriage of passengers, vehicles, and dangerous goods; ensure strict adherence to TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) regulations and proper documentation.•Leading shipboard drills and training in line with Transport Canada Marine Safety & Security requirements (fire, abandon ship, man overboard, oil spill response).•Conducting and reporting on incident investigations including root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective action.•Maintaining regulatory documentation, including logs, certificates, and compliance reports, to inspection-ready standards.•Liaising directly with Transport Canada Marine Inspectors, classification societies, and port authorities during inspections and audits.
EDUCATION
Transport Canada
Master Mariner Unlimited, Maritime Studies
Robertson College
Diploma of Education, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
South Tyneside College, United Kingdom
Higher National Diploma, Nautical Science
Georgian College
Marine Courses, Maritime
Maritime and Coast Guard Agency ( MCA, UK)
Master Mariner unlimited, Maritime Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT SUKHDEV BHAMRA
Experienced maritime and logistics operations professional with over 10 years of combined shipboard and shore-based experience across international environments. Certified Master Mariner with strong expertise in vessel operations, commercial shipping support, and regulatory compliance. Brings hands-on experience supporting chartering and voyage operations, including laytime calculations, Statement of Facts (SOF) review, PDA/FDA coordination, and close collaboration with charterers, owners, brokers, and port agents to ensure efficient voyage execution. Well-versed in charter party interpretation, operational risk management, and cost control across bulk and general cargo trades. Strong background in multimodal logistics, hazardous goods compliance (IMDG/TDG), emergency response planning, fleet maintenance coordination, and adherence to international maritime conventions including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and ISPS. Known for a structured, commercially aware approach to delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective maritime operations in fast paced, multicultural environments.CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:Marine & Vessel Operations• Vessel Operations & Voyage Execution• Navigation, Voyage Planning & Fleet Scheduling• Port Agency Coordination• Bulk, General & Project Cargo Operations• Bridge Resource Management (BRM)• Crew Leadership & Shipboard ManagementChartering & Commercial Support• Chartering Operations Support• Laytime Calculations & SOF Review• PDA / FDA Coordination• Charter Party Interpretation (Operational)• Demurrage & Despatch AwarenessCompliance, Safety & Risk• SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM & ISPS Code Compliance• Transport Canada, IMO & Flag State Regulations• Safety Management Systems (SMS)• Vessel Inspections & Marine Safety Audits• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification• Emergency Response PlanningLogistics & Supply Chain• Global Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination• Multimodal Transport Operations• Route Optimization & Contingency Planning• Vendor & Stakeholder Management• Maintenance Scheduling & Repair Coordination• Budget Oversight & Cost ControlDangerous Goods & Technical• IMDG / TDG Dangerous Goods Compliance• Cargo Handling & Stowage Oversight• Lifesaving & Firefighting Equipment Knowledge• Technical Documentation & Regulatory Reporting• ECDIS, Marine Software & MS Office
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