Captain Shahid Maqsood has over 34 years of experience in the maritime industry, including 22 years as Master on LNG carriers for Shell. He recently worked as an LNG/HSE consultant in Pakistan, completing the commissioning of the country's first LNG/FSRU terminal. He is seeking new opportunities to utilize his expertise in maritime operations, safety management, and LNG terminal development.

1. CAPT. SHAHID MAQSOOD
LNG/HSE -Consultant
(Master Mariner-MCA, UK. MBA – University of Wales, Cardiff, UK)
Summery:
Worked as LNG/ FSRU commissioning Consultant with SGS – Pakistan, on behalf of OGRA
Pakistan. Project has been completed successfully and fully operational now since 1st
April 2015.
Played an active role in the stage by stage completion of Engro Elengy Terminal. Well versed in
National and International Regulations and Requirements for the construction and commissioning
of new LNG terminals. Consultancy provided with SIGTTO Recommendations, including the Site
Selection and Design of LNG Terminals, PIANC requirements for the detailed construction and
safety recommendations, OGRA LNG Policy 2011 for the construction of LNG Terminals, OGRA
LNG Rules 2007 and OGRA LNG Rules 2012.
Total time at sea: 34 years. 1990 -2014 (22 Years with Shell - UK). Experienced in LNG Carriers
and Oil Tankers, and progressed through to Master in the Shell Fleet.
About 10 years (1980 – 1990) sailed on board Refer. Cargo ship, General Cargo ships and Bulk
Carriers with Gulf-East Ship Management Ltd. Hong Kong.
Availability:
Available now.
Profile:
Completed a project of Commissioning Pakistan’s 1st
LNG / FSRU terminal as a
Freelance LNG/HSE Consultant with SGS – Pakistan on behalf of OGRA (Oil &
Gas Regulatory Authority of Pakistan). This 1st
LNG /FSRU terminal at Port
Qasim, Karachi is operated by ENGRO/VOPAK. Commissioning project is
completed and the terminal is fully operational now.
Previous Professional History: An MBA in “Human Resource Management & Marketing” from
Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. Qualified, professional and highly
motivated Senior Officer with a Class 1 (Master Mariner), STCW grade II/2, Foreign Going (U) un-
restricted Certificate of Competency from MCA – UK. Looking forward to widen my vast sea
going experience as well as to gain some Office based job experience as a foundation to broaden

2. my skills and knowledge. At this level of experience I would like to transfer my expertise to the
next generation of mariners at sea. I will also prove myself in a office position, in the maritime
industry as I have proved myself up till now on board ships and in the commissioning project
successfully with my full commitment.
CAREER SUMMARY:
LNG Commissioning Consultant with SGS – Pakistan. January 2015 – till present.
FSRU is expected to arrive by 12th
of March 2015 and hopefully this project will be completed by
the mid of March 2015. LNG will be brought for re-gasification from Qatar.
Master – 2007 to 2014 Shell Ship Management Ltd, Isle of Man, UK
Responsible to Shell Trading and Shipping Company Ltd.UK (STASCo) for the day to day safe
operation and maintenance of their fleet ships. Responsibilities included the safe and effective
administration of personnel on board. Keeping high standards of Shell Health, Safety, Security and
Environment policies. Execution of all projects and plans safely and professionally. Actively
maintaining an open minded and proactive approach to addressing issues that may affect the
vessel’s safety, operating ability and reliability. Good theoretical knowledge and a sound
understanding of LNG carriers best operating practices. Also included the responsibility towards
the running of ships in a cost effective manner. Voyage Optimization stayed a part of my
performance during serving Shell. A very high standard of performance is evident in my pay slips
showing yearly Performance Bonus and Merit Awards since 2009 till my last pay slip in 2014. Cost
Effective and successful completion of two LNG ships re-cycling (scrapping) in China in 2011 and
dry dock of LNG ship at MHI Docks at Honmoku, Japan in June 2013 was completed successfully
under my command.
Officers and Crew nationalities sailed under my command : British, Croatian, Pakistani, Indian,
Bruneian and Filipinos.
Ships under my command:
SS Belanak – LNG carrier membrane type. Main route from Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay and
Osaka Bay in Japan.
SS Bekulan – LNG carrier membrane type. Main route from Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay and
Osaka Bay in Japan. Took her for re-cycling to Jiang Jing, China in end of 2011.
SS Belais – LNG carrier membrane type. Main route from Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay and Osaka
Bay in Japan. Took her for re-cycling to Jiang Jing, China in mid of 2011.
SS Abadi – LNG carrier Moss Rosenberg type. Main route from Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay and
Osaka Bay in Japan.

3. Chief Officer from 1997 to 2007
SSML, Isle of Man-UK
Completed tours of duty as Chief Officer successfully with experience of both Oil Tankers
(VLCC), and LNG membrane type tankers. This period also included a very challenging and
varied role in gaining considerable experience of the cargo handling systems. Also included
thorough appreciation of the essential support and safety systems and their correct operations.
Supervision of ship’s staff with a vast cultural diversity was achieved successfully.
During this period sailed on board Petronas (MISC) LNG Puteri Class vessels for about 3 years
under the Shell contract. Also sailed as a senior officer on board Nigerian LNG vessels under the
Shell management.
Junior Officers and crew nationalities: British, Pakistani, Malaysian, Croatian, Indian, Nigerian,
Filipinos.
As a Chief Officer I sailed on the following Ships:
SS Belanak - LNG membrane type. Main route from Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay,
Japan.
SS Bekulan, SS Belais, SS Bekalang, SS Bebatik - LNG membrane type. Main route from Lumut,
Brunei to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay, Japan.
Puteri Intan - ( Sailed twice on board Puteri Intan) LNG membrane type. Main route from Bintulu,
Malaysia to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay, Japan. Bintulu to South Korea and Taiwan. Also sailed
from Bintulu to Lake Charles, USA and discharged LNG cargo.
Puteri Zamrud - Main route from Bintulu, Malaysia to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay, Japan. Also
South Korea and Taiwan.
Puteri Firus - Main route from Bintulu, Malaysia to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay, Japan. Also South
Korea and Taiwan.
Puteri Nilam - Main route from Bintulu, Malaysia to Tokyo Bay and Osaka Bay, Japan. Also South
Korea and Taiwan.
LNG Finima – Supervised a very long re-fit at Jurong Ship Yard with no Master on board.
Afterwards sailed as Chief Officer and carried 5 cargoes from Qatar Gas (Ras Laffan) to Huelva,
Spain. Route via Suez Canal and Gibraltar.
SS Lepeta - VLCC DWT 318000 MT, Route from Persian Gulf to Rotterdam. Via Cape Town and
through Suez Canal also.
SECOND OFFICER from Jan 1996 to March 1997
SSML, Isle of Man – UK

4. Re-joined Shell in the rank of 2nd
Officer to gain LNG experience and better future prospects.
Heavily involved in the Shipboard Safety Officer’s job activities.
LNG Port Harcourt: Sailed for approximately 8 months. Fully involved in cargo operations and
Safe navigation of the vessel between Lumut, Brunei to Tokyo Bay, Bontang, Indonesia to South
Korea, Arun, Indonesia to South Korea & Tokyo Bay.
SECOND OFFICER from July 1995 to Jan 1996
KOTC (Kuwait Oil Tankers Company) – Kuwait: Sailed as 2nd
Officer on board one of the VLCC
for 6 months. Gained experience working with cultural diversity. Main route from Kuwait to
France, Rotterdam, UK.
THIRD OFFICER from Sept 1990 to July 1994
SSML, Isle of Man - UK
Voluntarily dropped one rank to join Shell. Responsible for the safe navigation of the ships and the
general maintenance of Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting Appliances on board.
Cadetship, 3RD
Officer, 2nd
Officer from March 1980 to November 1988
Gulfeast Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong
Started my sea carrier by joining the floating academy. M.V. Eastern Academy (Ex-MV Otaio)
managed by Gulfeast Ship Management Ltd. Hong Kong and Warsash Nautical Academy,
Southampton, UK. After completion of required sea service on board various Refrigerated Cargo,
General Cargo and Bulk Carriers, passed my 1st
CoC from Liverpool –UK. Sailed in the ranks of 3rd
Officer and 2nd
Officer on board Bulk Carriers and General Cargo ships. Gained a vast experience
of handling general cargo and bulk cargo.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Post Graduate from Feb 1994 to Aug 1995
Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, Cardiff – UK Majors in Marketing, Human
Resource Management (Thesis accepted on Barriers & Bottle-necks in Total Quality Management
with ref to HRM).
Master Mariner CoC- Unrestricted Class 1 FG from Sept 1993 to November 1993
South Tyneside Nautical College, Southshields – UK
Chief Officer – Class 2 Certificate of Competency from Feb 1989 to Feb 1990

5. South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education, Cardiff - UK
B.A. Graduation. Political Science (Appeared as a private candidate and graduated) in 1986
Punjab University Lahore - Pakistan
2nd
Officer – Class 3 Certificate of Competency from Sept 1984 to Aug 1985
Riversdale College of Technology, Liverpool – UK
Intermediate (F.Sc.) Pre-Engineering 1976 -1979
Govt. Degree College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Personal Skills
Hazard awareness, Risk management and assessment
Permit to work systems
Enclosed space entry and safety management
Planning and Scheduling
Resource Management
Staff Training and Development
Safety and Security Management
Voyage Optimisation (to minimize cost without compromising on Safety)
Personal Information
Availability Available now.
Nationality Pakistani
Date of Birth 02nd
March 1961
Place of Birth Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Marital Status Married with 3 grown up children
Health Excellent, Non Smoker (Current ENG1)
Discharge Book Pakistani, 02174 – DO, issued on 10/04/2010 (expiry 01/03/2020)
Passport Pakistani AA0313423, issued on 15/09/2014 (expiry 13/09/2024)
Visa’s and Permits UK Multiple Entry- Business visa valid till Jan 2017,

6. US C1D valid till Oct 2015 Austrailian Crew Visa valid till March 2016
CoC Number CoC0014255, Issued by MCA – UK, (Expiry Date 15/10/2015)
Eng1 Expiry Date 20/10/2015 (Medical)
Address: House No:170, Phase-1, D.O.H.S., Malir Cantt., Karachi, PAKISTAN Post Code 75070
Phone Res. +92 21 35152632
Phone Res (Alt) +92 21 34901487
Mobile: +92 3008234295
MANDATORY COURSES & CERTIFICATION:
Course Place of Issue Issue Date Expiry
Prof. Surv.craft / fast rescue boats Karachi, Pakistan 06/09/2014 05/09/2019
Prof. Survival Techniques Karachi, Pakistan 18/08/2014 18/08/2019
Pers. in charge of Med Care Karachi, Pakistan 12/07/2014 12/07/2019
Medical First Aid at Sea Karachi, Pakistan 12/07/2014 12/07/2019
Ship Security Officer Karachi, Pakistan 25/05/2011 25/05/2016
Bridge Team Management Karachi, Pakistan 14/01/2012 14/01/2017
ECDIS (MCA Approved) Karachi, Pakistan 08/03/2014 08/03/2019
Adv Fire Fighting / SBFF Karachi, Pakistan 15/06/2010 15/06/2015
Personal Safety and Social
Responsibilities Karachi, Pakistan 09/06/2010 09/06/2015
Marine Command &Control Strathclyde Fire Brigade, UK 16/03/2000
Advanced Oil Tanker Course Southampton, UK 27/08/1991
Advanced Gas Tanker Course S. Tyneside, UK 28/11/1997
Ship Handling Manned Model
Course – Single Screw Southampton, UK 08/06/2007
Ship Handling Manned Model
Course – Twin Screw Southampton, UK 03/08/2012
Sea Service : Detailed Sea Service is attached separately.
Reference: From my previous employer: On Request only.