This document provides a summary of an individual's credentials, experience, and skills for a chartering professional position. It outlines his educational background including an MBA and commerce degree. It then details over 10 years of experience in dry cargo chartering, having handled over 190 vessels and 5 million MT of cargo. His roles have included chartering, operations, post-fixture work, and business development for shipping companies in UAE. He demonstrates skills in areas like negotiation, vessel operations, dispute handling, and market analysis.

1. Credentials
 Masters in Business Administration, (2004)
Specialized in HRM & Marketing
PSNA College of Engineering and Technology,
Dindigul affiliated to Anna University, India
 Bachelor Degree in Commerce, (2002)
Kerala University, India
Recognitions
 Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Computer Literacy
 Holding SWIFT INDIA Course Certificate from NIIT
which includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power
point presentation etc)
Linguistic Skills
 English, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi
Personal details
 Date of Birth : 13/04/1982
 Gender : Male
 Marital Status : Married
 Nationality : Indian
 Passport No : M0134484
Key Result Area
Professional Achievements
 Have handled complete pre & post fixture activities for dry
bulk vessels over 190 vessels mainly Handy & Supramax
 Have fixed both on Time and Voyage Charter, over 190
vessel which includes vessel size from baby handy’s (6-12k
dwt), Handy size & Handy Max (15-45k dwt ), Supramax
(abv 50k dwt) for a range of dry cargo’s.
 Have handled over 5 million MT of dry cargo like Ball clay,
Kaolin clay, Soda feldspar chips, Potash feldspar chips etc
 Dynamic contribution towards maximizing the profitability
for the company in terms of freight reductions, addcomm
and despatch in shipment.
 Supporting & actively involved in trading activities.
Arun John Thomas
Chartering Professional
Profile
A dynamic result oriented Chartering Professional with an
MBA specializing in HRM & Marketing and 10+ years of
expertise in Dry Cargo Chartering and Shipping Business. Have
demonstrated business acumen in leading and managing the
operations with a strong track record of delivering time
sensitive performance and can undertake challenging
mandates & meet tight deadlines.
 Post Fixture Operation
 Laytime Calculation
 Voyage Planning
 Bunker Management
 P&I Issues
 Marine Insurance
 Dry Cargo Chartering
 Fixture Negotiation
 Business Development
 Market Analysis & Reporting
 Client Management
 Handling Disputes

2.  CERAMIN FZ LLC, UAE (Since June 2010)
Role: Shipping Manager (Chartering, Operations & Post fixture)
Main responsibilities –
 Identifying, negotiating & fixing suitable vessels under voyage or time charter (including charter party negotiations)
primarily handy & supramax parcels (quantity varies from 6k – 55k) for in house cargos.
 Handling long term COA
 Preparing voyage estimation, providing voyage instruction to master , bunker planning & bunker cost negotiation,
finalize for charters liability & bunker cover, finalize with weather routing services, agency appointment etc under
time charter operations.
 Preparing fixture note or charter party whenever required.
 Looking after the entire vessel operations I.e from the time vessel is fixed, till it has completed discharging & sailed.
 Taking suitable actions against any issues / disputes / damages to vessels including contacting insurance / P&I club if
required.
 Preparation of vessel financial statements & voyage profitability statements
 Post fixture work which includes laytime calculation / preparing payment requisites / record keeping etc.
 Supporting the trading department with freight indications / port information etc.
 Preparing internal reports, market analysis and customized reports for clients.
Other assistance –
 Actively involved in trading activities and providing support.
 Negotiating premiums for Charterers liability cover and Marine Insurance
 Coordinating with insurance provider for any information / clarification required.
 TRADEX MARINE GLOBAL DMC CO. , UAE (April 2008 – June 2010)
Role: Chartering Executive (Ship brokers)
 Actively negotiating & fixing vessels / cargos, as an intermediary between owners / charterers.
 Handled Project cargo’s
 Provide back up support for vessel operations and post fixture follow up
 Provide back up support for container and forwarding activities.
 Other regular broking activities.
 HUADAO SHIPPING (FAR EAST) LTD, UAE (April 2006 – April 2008)
Role: Chartering Assistant (Ship Owners & Operator)
 Supporting voyage estimations, preparing offer & counters
 Negotiating & framing charter parties
 Coordination with head office & clients for operational matters
 Laytime calculations & preparing SOA
Email: arunjthomasdxb@gmail.com | Mobile: (+971 56 6385157)
Experience