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Capt. Chandra, SE, M. Mar, M. DPO,  AFNI (UK), EPC, SH.

Capt. Chandra, SE, M. Mar, M. DPO, AFNI (UK), EPC, SH.

CEO
Jakarta,Indonesia

Summary

Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in relationship-building, leadership and motivation, and negotiation tactics. Demonstrates exceptional time-management, budgeting, and business strategy formulation abilities. Proven track record in revenue growth, policy development, and risk management. Adept at strategic visioning, planning, and financial management. Strong public speaking skills complement a strategic approach to marketing strategies. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in decision-making authority to drive organisational success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

CEO

Pilar Prima Energi
South Jakarta, Indonesia
12.2024 - Current
  • Created vision for company direction to be professional Coal Trading, resulted in clear organizational objectives.
  • Increased brand recognition with innovative marketing campaigns.
  • Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets.
  • Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
  • Strategised long-term goals and objectives with steady focus on mission accomplishment.
  • Introduced cost control measures, witnessed significant reduction in overheads.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Improved business resilience with risk management strategies.
  • Enhanced stakeholder relations by regular communication and transparency.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process.

Head of MDM/ CEO

PT. MDM (Meratus Advance Maritim)
South Jakarta, Indonesia
02.2019 - 07.2025
  • Develop and execute business strategy for MDM organization to support Meratus Group, and liaise closely with BOC and BOD on urgent and strategic matters
  • Prepare and implement the business plan through cost effective operations, solid team management and good relationship management
  • Managing company assets (Tugs & Barges, Floating Crane, Supramax) to perform as per target (Financial, 1st Customer Review, Zero Incidents, etc)
  • Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated/implemented all the way from the top down in the company including but not limited to ISTEP, ISM and QSHE policies
  • Oversee company’s financial performance by managing company revenue and cost (DOE, VOE, OPEX) to achieve EBITDA as per target/budgeted, also possibilities of investments and other business ventures
  • Coordinate with other corporate functions (legal, insurance, technical, HR, etc.) smoothly
  • Act as company representative to strengthen its profile, communicate and maintain good relationship with relevant stakeholders
  • Manage, groom all personnel by delegating responsibilities and supervising the work, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance while maintaining positive and healthy working environment

Head of DPA and QHSE – Deputy Asset Director

PT. Meratus line
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Reporting to Asset Director on the performance of the existing management system, conducting review including recommendation as a basis for management system improvement
  • Collaborating with all DPAs to provide a link between shore-based organization and those aboard the vessels managed, including ensuring safe operation of the vessel and proper implementation of the Safety Management System
  • Ensuring all ship audits are carried out and corrective actions are completed and closed out
  • Ensuring monitoring process is carried out for the safety and environmental aspects of the operation of each ship management in Meratus Line Company and that adequate resources and shore-based support are available as required
  • (Vessels, Terminals, Containers, Trucking and warehouse)
  • Ensuring the monitoring, implementation, and continual improvement of processes related to Occupational Health and Safety in the Company working environment at all levels both ship based and shore based

CEO

PT. Sirius Management Cemerlang (PT SMC)
West Jakarta, Indonesia
12.2016 - 04.2018
  • To maximize income and profitability of Marine Business by efficiently managing projects, develop client relationships, and develop business streams
  • Perform risk analysis, and manage change control; and
  • Provide business analysis, business area assessment, user needs analysis and business systems design for major projects
  • Comprehensive cost/benefit analysis and preparation of business cases for new projects

Management Representative (MR)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Reporting to Managing Director on the performance of the management system for review including recommendation as a basis for management system improvement
  • Carrying out management reviews and plan ahead with respective departments in all aspects related to the implementation of the management reviews result
  • Liaising with external parties on matters concerning establishment, approval and timely auditing of the Company’s
  • Management system to comply with applicable codes and standard of industry guides

Head of Designate Person Ashore (DPA)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Reporting directly to the Higher Management as a basis for management system improvement
  • Ensuring safe operation of each ship and provide a link between the company and those on board (as required by ISM Code), the Company designates a person ashore for every vessel in operation
  • Providing a link between the Company and shipboard personnel on board the vessel to ensure safe operation of each vessel by implementing the Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Management System

Head of Company Security Officer (CSO)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Enhancing security awareness and vigilance
  • Ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship
  • Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between the ship security officer and the relevant port facility security officer
  • Ensuring that ship security assessments are carried out
  • Ensuring consistency between security requirements and safety requirements

Head of QHSE / QMR

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Analyzing and continually improving all existing procedures, and resources in relation to the implementation and the effectiveness, quality, and the efficiency of Management System in the company
  • Ensuring the monitoring, implementation, and continual improvement of processes related to Occupational Health and Safety working environment at all levels both shore based and on board the vessel
  • Continually striving to improve the quality of all personnel with regard to the implementation of Management System

Special Project and DP Manager & Marine Inspector

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
04.2013 - 10.2013
  • Manage the various aspects of DP related issues for all DP vessels
  • Developing and implementing DP specific internal training and monitor its implementation on board
  • Ensuring vessels are suitable for assigned task with no outstanding DP issues and that necessary trials are conducted in a timely manner
  • Checking over the ship and make sure that the standards are being followed
  • In addition to the through survey or examination of the ship as it is being built, there is an annual survey that should be performed on each vessel

MASTER DPO

Go Offshore Pty Ltd
Perth, Australia
02.2011 - 03.2013
  • Performed thorough South East Asia, East Europe and West Europe as Master DPO in projects:

- Towing Master Rig & Rig Move

- Seismic survey 3D & 4D,

- Drilling & Coring,

- ROV

- AHTS


  • Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards within work area, safeguarding
  • Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever clients needed.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Vessel Master DPO

Bumi Armada Berhard
Miri, Malaysia
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • Performed thorough South East Asia, East Europe and West Europe as Master DPO in projects:

- Towing Master Rig & Rig Move

- Seismic survey 3D & 4D,

- Drilling & Coring,

- ROV

- AHTS

- Static Tow FPSO


  • Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards within work area, safeguarding
  • Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever clients needed.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Master Chemical

IMT Shipping Pte Ltd
Orchard, Singapore
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Performed thorough South East Asia, and East Europe as Master in Chemical Tanker
  • Ensuring all activities in safe and secure performed
  • Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
  • Maintained high safety, security, hygiene standards within work area, safeguarding
  • Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever clients needed.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Master & DPO

Fugro Netherlands Marine BV
Leidschendam , Netherlands
07.2004 - 05.2008
  • Performed through South East Asia, East Europe and West Europe as Master DPO and DPO in the following projects:
    - Towing Master Rig & Rig Move
    - Seismic survey 3D & 4D,
    - Drilling & Coring,
    - ROV
    - AHTS
    Performed through South East Asia, and East Europe as Master in Chemical Tanker
    Ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and secure manner.
    Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
    Maintained high standards of safety, security, hygiene standards within work area including safeguarding
    Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
    Promptly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
    Successfully delivered tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
    Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to provide clients with required assistance as needed.
    Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
    Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
    Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
    Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
    Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
    Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Master & Officer

Stolt Nielson
London, United Kingdom
11.2002 - 05.2004

Performed through South East Asia, and East Europe as Master in Chemical Tanker
Ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and secure manner.
Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
Maintained high standards of safety, security, hygiene standards within work area including safeguarding
Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
Promptly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
Successfully delivered tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to provide clients with required assistance as needed.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Officer & Second Master

Ocean Tanker Pte Ltd
Tuas Road, Singapore
01.2008 - 02.2010

Performed through South East Asia, and East Europe as Second Master & Officer in Oil Tanker
Ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and secure manner.
Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
Maintained high standards of safety, security, hygiene standards within work area including safeguarding
Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
Promptly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
Successfully delivered tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to provide clients with required assistance as needed.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Deck Office. Bulk

Golden Ocean Group Limited
Hamilton, Bermuda
01.2000 - 08.2001

Performed through South East Asia, and East Europe as Officer.
Ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and secure manner.
Organized daily and weekly roasting schedule to promote smooth workflow.
Maintained high standards of safety, security, hygiene standards within work area including safeguarding
Carried out day-to-day on board duties accurately and efficiently.
Promptly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on board.
Successfully delivered tasks within tight deadlines between companies and clients.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to provide clients with required assistance as needed.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Cadet

American President Lines
Rockville, Maryland, , United State
01.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Legal Studies

STIH Pelopor Bangsa
Indonesia
05.2021 - 10.2024

A-Levels - Coach

Vanaya, ERICKSON COACHING INTERNATIONAL
Indonesia
03.2023 - 03.2024

Master Mariner - Nautical – COC Class I (Unlimited)

Merchant Marine College
Jakarta
12.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Sea Transportation - Sea Transportation Management

University TRISAKTI
Jakarta
01.2009 - 03.2010

Dynamic Positioning Operator - Nautical DP

DP TCS
Singapore
03.2010 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Maritime - Nautical – COC Class II (Limited)

Institute of Merchant Marine
Jakarta
11.2008 - 11.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Nautical - COO Class 3

Akademi Maritim Indonesia
Jakarta
08.1994 - 08.1997

Skills

  • Relationship-building
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Time-management
  • Negotiation
  • Revenue growth
  • Resilience and stamina
  • Budgeting
  • Business strategy formulation
  • Policy development
  • Self-motivation
  • Decision making
  • Risk Management
  • Marketing strategies
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic visioning
  • Strategic planning
  • Active listening
  • Financial management
  • Decision-Making authority

Accomplishments

  • Reached 7% of the Revenue Target or budgeted.
  • Reached 12% of the EBITDA Target or budgeted.
  • Efficient cost has been achieved at MDM.
  • Reduced accounts receivable (AR) from MDM up to 90%.
  • Established direct business partnerships with major mining companies.Get a direct business partner with one of the largest mining in Indonesia & China
  • Success in running a new business at MDM in Covid Situation.
  • Within 1 year able to add 4 units / fleets (2 - 4 Supramaxes and Tugs & Barges (18,000 MT) in MDM
  • Successfully added 6 units/fleets in MDM within 2 years.
  • Saved cost of fuel consumption of vessels.
  • Successfully executed External BP findings for 3 vessels within 2 months and increased Hire rate.
  • Successfully deployed SSOP DP2 with expert teamwork.
  • Secured contracts with Shell Brunei, BP, HCML, ExxonMobil, COPI PPV, and MEDCO.
  • As Marine Expert to save cost of fuel consumption of vessels by monitoring and find solution to minimize the fuel consumption for FUV, AHT, AHTS and PSV.
  • With teams we successfully to Executed finding for 3 vessels within 2 months (Two vessels of AHTS’s DP-2 (Winposh Rampart and Winposh Resolve – Converteam ADP-21) and one vessel PSV- DP-2 (WM. Natuna – Kongsberg SDP-21)).

Successes full deployed SSOP (Specific Standard Operation Procedures) DP2 (Converteam) AHTS with expert teamwork (Capt. John Daniel).

- Reached 2 years contract for Shell Brunei/ BSP project with Successfully leading in QHSE, Operation and technical sector to passing SHELL Brunei (BSP) tender and audit with satisfied as well as the first BSP client in Indonesian company.

- Established Fuel test in several vessel with internal and external client (Exxon, HCML, Total, and etc)

1. Reached 1 year contract for HCML project

2. Reached 5 years contract for ExxonMobil project

3. Reached 3 years contract for COPI PPV project

4. Reached 3 years contract for MEDCO Project

- Assist the company to become a publicly listed company and revising the entire company Manual.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Shooting at Perbakin
  • Swimming
  • Watch in Cinema

Certification

1) TOT 6.09 - By Minister of Transportation, August 2017

2) TASC (The Essential Course of The Art & Science of Coaching) - By Vanaya, December 2023

3) Finance Non Finance - By Prasetya Mulya, August 2019

4) English Course - By Wall Street English, July 2016

5) OHSAS 18001 : 2007 - By Sintegral, May 2017

6) Accident/ Incident Investigation & Reporting with Root Cause Analysis - By Neville Clarke, July 2016

7) NEBOSH (Health & Safety Practical Application) - By NEBOSH UK, February 2015

8) Company Security Officer (CSO) - By BKI, January 2015

9) Designated Person Ashore (DPA) - By BKI, October 2014

10) Internal Safety Auditor - BKI, June 2013

11) Associate Fellow of The Nautical Institute, By Nautical Institute, AFNI UK, June 2023

12) Mindset & Behavior Transformation - By Merchant Marine BP3IP, March 2012

13) Bridge Team Management - By Singapore Ocean Tanker, January 2002

14) International Safety Management (ISM) Code - Merchant Marine BP3IP, October 2002

Personal Information

  • Height: 160 cm
  • Weight: 55 kgs
  • Nationality: Indonesian
  • Place/ Date of Birth: Medan/ 26th February 1976


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Timeline

CEO

Pilar Prima Energi
12.2024 - Current

A-Levels - Coach

Vanaya, ERICKSON COACHING INTERNATIONAL
03.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Legal Studies

STIH Pelopor Bangsa
05.2021 - 10.2024

Head of MDM/ CEO

PT. MDM (Meratus Advance Maritim)
02.2019 - 07.2025

Head of DPA and QHSE – Deputy Asset Director

PT. Meratus line
04.2018 - 02.2019

CEO

PT. Sirius Management Cemerlang (PT SMC)
12.2016 - 04.2018

Management Representative (MR)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016

Head of Designate Person Ashore (DPA)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016

Head of Company Security Officer (CSO)

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
01.2015 - 12.2016

Head of QHSE / QMR

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
10.2013 - 12.2014

Special Project and DP Manager & Marine Inspector

PT. Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
04.2013 - 10.2013

Master Mariner - Nautical – COC Class I (Unlimited)

Merchant Marine College
12.2011 - 06.2012

MASTER DPO

Go Offshore Pty Ltd
02.2011 - 03.2013

Dynamic Positioning Operator - Nautical DP

DP TCS
03.2010 - 09.2010

Vessel Master DPO

Bumi Armada Berhard
08.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Sea Transportation - Sea Transportation Management

University TRISAKTI
01.2009 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Maritime - Nautical – COC Class II (Limited)

Institute of Merchant Marine
11.2008 - 11.2009

Master Chemical

IMT Shipping Pte Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2009

Officer & Second Master

Ocean Tanker Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2010

Master & DPO

Fugro Netherlands Marine BV
07.2004 - 05.2008

Master & Officer

Stolt Nielson
11.2002 - 05.2004

Deck Office. Bulk

Golden Ocean Group Limited
01.2000 - 08.2001

Cadet

American President Lines
01.1999 - 01.2000

Diploma of Higher Education - Nautical - COO Class 3

Akademi Maritim Indonesia
08.1994 - 08.1997
Capt. Chandra, SE, M. Mar, M. DPO, AFNI (UK), EPC, SH.CEO