Hari has over 17 years’ seagoing experience including three years as Master on a wide range of vessels including VLCCs, gas and chemical carriers as well as offshore vessels. In addition to a Master Mariner’s licence, Hari also has an MBA in International Management and Human Resources and is a qualified ISO 9001/ISM Lead auditor as well a navigational assessor. He also holds the post of the Vice-President of The Nautical Institute (Singapore branch) and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS London). Hari came ashore to head the Commercial and Operations department of an Indian shipping company which chartered, operated and managed bulk carriers, offshore vessels, tugs and barges. He has also been involved in towing and salvage operations. Prior to joining Shipowners Hari helped set up and head the operations department of an offshore company in Singapore which owned and operated AHTSVs and PSVs. Hari brings with him a combination of expertise with main stream vessels as well as offshore vessels.

After spending over 10 years with the Club’s Loss Prevention department, Hari has now assumed a larger role as the Club’s Regional Head – Business Relations & Medisea whereby he will facilitate deeper engagement with key industry stakeholders to conceptualize programmes to improve safety awareness and risk management ethos as well as lead the Club’s Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers (Medisea – Epeme)