Nitin Upreti
Summary
Dynamic marine officer with proven expertise in navigational safety and cargo handling at Shell. Demonstrated exceptional commitment to environmental compliance and crew readiness, achieving zero observations during inspections. Adept at maintaining firefighting and lifesaving equipment, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency onboard oil/chemical tankers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Officer
Shell
01.2026 - Current
- Kept safe and efficient navigational watches ensuring full compliance with rules and regulations and all standing orders.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations and ready for all inspections resulting in nil observations for the same.
- Coordinated onboard drills to enhance crew readiness for emergency situations.
- Implemented & maintained garbage management plan onboard, in charge of garbage log onboard.
- Contributed to successful cargo loading and unloading by participating in mooring and anchoring operations.
- Ensured effective cargo handling procedures by maintaining safe cargo watches onboard oil/chemical tankers.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals & safe working of the vessel.
Third Officer
Torm A/S
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Kept safe and efficient navigational watches ensuring full compliance with rules and regulations and all standing orders.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations and ready for all inspections resulting in nil observations for the same.
- Managed onboard drills, promoting crew readiness for emergency situations.
- Involved in dry dock of an aframax tanker in Weihai, China.
- Contributed to successful cargo loading and unloading by participating in mooring and anchoring operations.
- Contributed to effective cargo handling procedures, kept safe cargo watches onboard oil/chemical tankers.
- Assisted in all tank cleaning operations including change of grade and decanting operations.
Marine Officer on rotation basis
Torm A/S
Mumbai
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked with Quality management department on vacation rotation basis.
- Gathered and compiled all required data for annual VGP (Vessel General Permit) filing on all Torm-owned and operated vessels.
- Carried out regular data keeping of all data inflow from vessels.
- Helped vessels in the filing of VGP sheets as required by the understanding of US Environmental Protection Agency.
- Carried out updates in various company forms & followed up with the circulation of the same.
Deck Cadet
Torm A/S
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Navigated ship under direction of watchkeeping officer, analyzing insights to proactively avoid collision.
- Supported deck maintenance projects including painting, chipping rust, and greasing winches, contributing to enhanced ship performance.
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices to ensure optimal functionality.
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices for optimal functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nautical Science
Indian Maritime University
Chennai, India06-2024
Second Mates competency certificate (COC) -
DG Shipping
India06.2024
Diploma in Nautical Science -
Applied Research International
New Delhi, India09-2020
12th Grade - Physics, Chemistry & Math
JKG International School
06-2019
Skills
- Navigational safety
- Maritime regulations
- Voyage planning
- Lifesaving equipment
- Cargo handling
- Firefighting maintenance
- Environmental compliance
Certification
- Advanced diploma Tanker chartering & operations (Lloyd's Maritime Institute)
Feb’2026 - Present
• GMDSS operator license
• Advanced oil & chemical dangerous cargo endorsements
• Oil and chemical liquid dangerous cargo endorsement - Advanced
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Third Officer
Shell
01.2026 - Current
Marine Officer on rotation basis
Torm A/S
12.2024 - 02.2025
Third Officer
Torm A/S
07.2024 - 01.2026
Deck Cadet
Torm A/S
03.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nautical Science
Indian Maritime University
Second Mates competency certificate (COC) -
DG Shipping
Diploma in Nautical Science -
Applied Research International
12th Grade - Physics, Chemistry & Math
JKG International School