Captain Sundras Govender
Director & Marine Risk Manager
Qualification:
- LLM (Maritime Law)
- Master Mariner (Class 1)
- National Higher Diploma (Maritime Studies)(cum-laude)
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor
- Port State/Flag Control Officer
Past Experience:
- Sundras has over 32 years’ experience, in the Marine industry both in Australia and overseas.
- Sundras is a Master Mariner (Class 1 – Foreign-going) having commanded large ocean-going Container vessels, Bulk carriers, Heavylift, Multi-Purpose, Anchor Handling & Towing vessels operated by the leading global shipping lines such as Maersk.
- Sundras is an experienced Marine Insurance professional having served as the Regional Manager – Marine Loss Control Engineering for AIG Global Marine & Energy Division for the Africa Region. He has provided Technical advice to Marine Underwriters/Marine Brokers and Marine Claims staff.
- Sundras is an experienced Project Cargo and Senior Marine Warranty Surveyor, carrying out Loadout/Sail-away/COA surveys/RO-RO/FO-FO for the Oil & Gas Projects. He has vast experience in ALOP & DSU Projects.
- He was employed by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) as a Senior Nautical Surveyor and Principal/Proper Officer and has in-depth knowledge of IMO/SOLAS/ILO/MARPOL/IACS CONVENTIONS/RULES.
- Sundras has conducted in excess of 300 Port/Flag State Control inspections and ISPS/ISM Audits for the SAMSA on all types and tonnages of vessels.
- Was also part of the team of Nautical Examiners in the Port of Durban examining candidates up to Master Class 1 Certificate of Competency.
- He was selected to represent SAMSA at the 2006 Ghana Seminar together with the founder of the IMO Port State Control Department to set up the “ABUJA Memorandum of Understanding” in the West African Region for Port State Control Inspections and was selected to represent SAMSA at the 14th ISPS Seminar in Tokyo 2006 to discuss and implement new measures for ISPS Audits.
- Sundras was a Technical Adviser to AUK Marine for the development of the “National Salvage Strategy for the South African Coastline” as required by the South African Department of Transport.
- He has conducted complex Marine Cargo, P&I, Inland transit, and Commercial Hull marine surveys for over 6 years in Australia for a global company.
- He has provided Technical advice to Maritime Lawyers with regards to Marine Casualty investigations.
- He is a licenced Marine Pilot for the National Ports Authority in the port of Durban and was the National Operations Manager for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines – PCTC Division in Africa.
- Sundras has obtained a post graduate LLM (Maritime Law) degree in 2007.
- In addition, he is also an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute (UK) and is on the IMO E-Roster as a Maritime Consultant.
- Sundras is also an Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor for Domestic Commercial Vessels.
Captain Dilip Wijenayake
Director and Senior Marine Risk Consultant
Qualification:
- Class 1 Master Mariner (UK)
- Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Gas Handling Certificate Norway
- Associate Ship Broker (UK)
- Associate Average Adjustor (UK)
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor
Past Experience:
- National Marine Manager – Cunningham Lindsey - Australia
- Marine Hull specialist with Vero Marine. Gained valuable experience in the insurance requirements.
- General Manager (Oceania) Marine Operations and Logistics with ZIM lines. In charge of but not limited to vessel operations, cargo handling, cargo claims. Established ZIM Logistics in Australia in 2007.
- Experienced Marine Surveyor having conducted Marine surveys on Commercial Hull, Cargo (including FMG), Inland Transit and pleasure craft for insurance companies including P & I.
- Vastly experienced project cargo surveyor having conducted numerous surveys of heavy lift critical cargoes.
- Specialist in LPG and LNG loading /discharging and providing risk assessment analysis at various stages of development of LNG and LPG installations.
- Project surveyor with experience on board anchor handling tugs for oil rigs, movement of rig positions, Seismic vessels
- Project Manager in charge of construction of a new container port.
- Master Mariner holding class 1 Master Mariner certificate from UK with over 14 years sea going experience as Master and senior officer on cargo vessels, container vessels, bulk and ore carriers, tankers, LNG and LPG vessels.
- Holder of a Mechanical Degree Diploma.
- Member of the Institute of Ship Brokers UK.
- Visiting lecturer conducting marine courses for Class 3 and 4 students at Brookvale TAFE when time permits.
- Ex-Chairman of the Technical committee for shipping in Australia. Assisted AMSA with advice on Hazardous cargo requirements, cold treatment processes etc.
Kenneth Christie
MIIMS, MILM WO1 RN Rtd
Qualification:
- Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma – Marine Surveying
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor
Past Experience:
- Ken has over 35 years’ experience, in the marine industry both overseas and here in Australia.
- During this period, Ken has had a decorated career in the Royal Navy as a marine engineer for 27 years, in charge of major propulsion systems on large vessels and warship platforms. During his time in the RN Ken has obtained qualifications as a shipwright and specialist knowledge of marine diesels, gas turbines, transmissions, and auxiliary systems (refrigeration, air conditioning, salt/fresh water, steam, hydraulics, LP/HP air, and low power some electrical, and is also HV competent person.
- In between sea appointments Ken was involved in shore based engineering operations having served over 10 years in refit/engineering support roles both locally and overseas, leading engineering maintenance and repair teams on support/upkeep projects in UK and overseas. An experienced Operations/project manager of marine/engineering specialty projects.
- Ken is an experienced marine professional with a wide range of Marine Insurance knowledge, having served as a marine surveyor with leading Loss Assessing companies within Australia.
- He is also a competent and professional marine surveyor/consultant, having conducted complex marine commercial hull/machinery and inland transit surveys, including white boat/pleasure craft surveys, for over 10 years in Australia, Ken has also acted for legal representatives in marine matters as an expert witness.
- Ken has attended ports to conduct project cargo surveys and acts as a senior marine risk consultant as and when required for both local and International companies during the movement of heavy lift and critical cargoes.
- Ken is a member of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (MIIMS) and Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (MILM)
- Ken is also an Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor for Domestic Commercial Vessels.
Captain Nadeesh Gulawita
Qualification:
- Master Mariner (Class I)
- Advanced Diploma in Maritime Sciences
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor
Past Experience:
- Nadeesh has over 20 year’s experience in the Marine Industry.
- He has served in the capacity of Master on various types of vessels operated by leading global shipping companies.
- After deciding to work ashore, Nadeesh was employed as the senior lecturer of a leading Marine Institute overseas, conducting classes for master mariners in various subjects prior to migrating to Australia.
- He was also the Operations Manager for Shipping in a local company overseas prior to migrating to Australia.
- Nadeesh has served in the capacity of Senior Marine Surveyor in Australia for a global company for over a period in excess of 5 years During this time, he has conducted complex marine cargo, commercial hull, and marine inland transit surveys.
- He is an experienced and competent Project Cargo Surveyor, having conducted over 120 such surveys for Insurers and both local and overseas clients over a 5-year period.
- Nadeesh provides marine risk consultant services to both local and global clients when requested on the movement of their cargoes by sea and air as well as the securing methodology for transportation of breakbulk items.
- He is a member of the IIMS, Association of Average Adjustors, (please add others)
- Nadeesh is also an Australian Maritime Safety Authority Accredited Marine Surveyor for Domestic Commercial Vessels.
