Capt. Pradeep is a highly experienced Unlimited Master Mariner (UK) with over 20 years in the maritime industry, including 15+ years specializing in Offshore Oil & Gas. He has demonstrated strong leadership in managing marine offshore departments and complex operations, with significant expertise in vessel inspections and safety assessments. As an OCIMF-approved OVID inspector, IMCA eCMID AVI, and DNV Internal Auditor for MLC, ISPS, and ISM, he is known for his focus on maritime safety and regulatory compliance.

Previously, as Head of Offshore at CHM Global in Qatar, he successfully expanded the offshore division, overseeing key operations and project management in the region. Currently, Capt. Pradeep leads Bay Nautica Shipping LLC in Qatar, a company specializing in Marine Warranty, OVID inspections, Dynamic Positioning audits, FMEA trials, and marine assurance surveys. His leadership ensures Bay Nautica’s reputation for excellence in offshore marine operations.

Swapna holds an MBA in (Finance & Strategy) from IIM Kozhikode and is also certified in Design Thinking & Innovation from the Stanford University. She is a parallel entrepreneur and a seasoned finance professional managing multiple ventures at once. She is also the CEO and founder of Equittap LLP, an investment bank. Conferred on her is the Title “101 most fabulous Business Coaching Leaders”, globally by the World HRD Congress in association with ET Now, Finance and Business Channel. She is also featured in the “Business Standard” mag as one of the top-10-inspiring women entrepreneurs 2023.

Capt. Sami has a demonstrated history in the Maritime Industry and Fleet Management. Skilled in petroleum, gas, operations management, freight and dynamic positioning, his is a name to reckon with. Having served as the Marine Superintendent , for more than two decades, with the much coveted CCC Underwater Engineering UAE, he displays exceptional leadership, managing the state-of-art subsea vessels.

With a B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) from IIT Chennai and an MSc (Naval Architecture) from UK, Sujith has over 20 years of experience in Consultancy, Design and Project Management. Sujith has previously worked with two leading global marine consultancies as a Marine Warranty Surveyor in the Middle East, West Africa and Far East regions, during which he was involved in several high-profile marine casualties. His expertise our of many include MWS desk review / site approval work in the area of rigs, jackets, deck load outs, sea fastening arrangements, pipe laying, installation operations, and other offshore activities.

Capt. Nikhil is an experienced Master Mariner on specialized Dry Cargo Vessels as well as upstream Oil & Gas vessels. He has served in command as Master on various DP2 Dive Support Vessels working on multiple ADNOC projects and as the Rig Move Master on Saudi Aramco contracted units, just to name a few. He currently specialises in Oil & Gas upstream projects, Breakbulk and Project Cargoes out of the Middle East Region.

MEO Class 1, DPVM, MNI of Nautical Institute, Fellow IMarE (I), Technical Manager, Chief Engineer with experience on DP 2 Offshore Supply and AHTS vessels, Oil and Chemical Tankers

Capt. Abhiranjan is an offshore industry veteran, specializing in Dynamic Positioning  Vessels, Project Vessels, and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs). He currently, provides consulting services to major Oil & Gas companies like Dolphin Energy, focusing on marine and sub-sea specialisations.  He is eager to contribute as a visiting professional, drawing on his vast experience and education to make a meaningful impact