This document is a curriculum vitae for Capt. Charles Chong Chuan Ling, a Master Mariner with over 15 years of experience commanding ocean-going container vessels. He is currently employed by a shipping company operating over 45 vessels. His responsibilities include safe navigation, cargo operations, implementing safety policies, crew management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He has qualifications as a Class 1 Master Mariner and experience in vessel audits, deliveries, and training. References are provided.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information Capt. Charles Chong Chuan Ling
Address : No. 3, Lorong 35 Geylang,
#03-03 Central Loft,
Singapore 387935
Contact Details : +65- 8490 5308/ +60-16 630 3399
Nationality : Malaysian (Singapore PR)
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : 23rd
-April-1979
Marital Status : Married with one child
Language known : Fluent in English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Teochew,
Hakka & Hokkien) and Malay
A Master Mariner with command experiences and background in safe operations of large cargo
ocean going vessels, documentations, record keeping and control, as well as management of
ship’s crew.
Presently employed by a Company operating more than 45 own fleet of vessels, as a Master,
under parent company Neptune Orient Lines (managed by Neptune Shipmanagement Services
Pte Ltd).
Job applied for : Master, Container vessels
Working experiences _________________________________________________________
Work experiences : Year 2014 ~ present_Sea Captain on ocean-going vessels at NSSPL -
Singapore
1. Commands onboard container vessels, overall responsible for the vessel.
2. Safe navigation, passage planning and execution.
3. ISM/ ISPS and safe cargo operations.

2. 4. Implementing Company Safety, Quality and Environmental Protection Policy.
5. Motivating officers and crew in the execution of the Company policy.
6. Issuing appropriate orders for the efficient safe operations of the vessel in a clear
and concise manner.
7. Reviewing the Safety Management System and reporting any deficiencies to shore
based management.
8. Monitoring the expiry dates of all Statutory Certificates and instigate any necessary
work, control and inspections for their renewal.
9. Ensuring the Safety Management System is being kept updated by liaising with the
DPA/ QEMR ( Marine Safety Department ) to arrange the necessary audits.
10. Appraising and coordinating onboard training requirements with the Fleet Personnel
Department.
11. Reviewing the vessel contingency plans and operational procedures and reporting
any deficiencies to the DPA/ QEMR.
12. Reporting any non-conformities, accidents, incidents and hazardous occurrences to
the management.
13. Ensuring all the documentations designated to be controlled is maintained and
issued as per the Company standing orders and procedures.
14. Requesting any assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to
ensure the safe and pollution free operation of the vessel.
15. Ensuring that all records relevant to the Safety Management System, and as defined
in company manuals for operational procedures, are maintained and available
continuously.
16. Implementing, monitoring and enhancing the Safety Health Environmental and
Quality system relating to the vessel in co-operation with the Company’s SMS.
17. Informing the relieving Master during change over about the operation of the vessel
to the extent necessary to maintain safe, efficient and pollution free operation of the
vessel.
18. The requisition and control of received spares, stores and services, while assisting
the Management with budgeting.
19. Carry out or delegate the duties of the Ship Security officer under the ISPS code as
described in the Ship Security Plan.
20. Control of safe cargo handing and stowage.
21. Controlling the vessel operations and care for the persons onboard.
22. Overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions in respect to the safety and
pollution prevention.
23. Responsible for the operations of the vessels as required by third parties,
classification societies, flag state and port state control.
Work experiences : Year 2008 ~ 2014_Chief Officer on ocean-going vessels at NSSPL
1. Conduct and supervise cargo operations on various vessels sailing worldwide.
2. Responsible for vessels’ stability prior sailing and docking, vessel’s maintenance, life
saving and fire-fighting equipment maintenance.
3. Ship security officer’s duties.
4. Supervise the personnel and crew members working onboard vessel.
5. Responsible for the crew personal safety and well being.
6. Interact with shore staff to ensure efficient ship-shore operations and expedite the
cargo operations.

3. 7. Head of Deck department and disciplinary officer.
Work experiences : Year 2002 ~ 2005_Second Officer & Third Officer on ocean-going
vessels at NSSPL
Work experiences : Year 2000 ~ 2001_Cadetships on ocean-going vessels at NSSPL
Work experiences : Year 2009 Nautical Lecturer in Sarawak Maritime Academy in East
Malaysia for about 9 months.
Additional experiences ________________________________________________________
1. Assist Head Office management in revamping the SMS manuals.
2. Have work with Management’s Marine Safety Department for vessel’s internal audit.
3. Have prepared the vessel for ISPS, ISM, MLC, Port State Control, Annual survey, Initial
survey and Flag State inspections.
4. Sufficient experience and exposure to deal with Port State Control.
5. Delivery of two new vessels (10k & 9k) from Korean DSME in year 2012 & 2013.
Education/ Qualifications and Trainings __________________________________________
1. Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 Master Mariner (MPA)
2. General Operator’s Certificate of Competency (iDA)
3. ABS Certificate of Completion for HSE Management System Internal Auditor training
course
4. ABS Certificate of Completion for ISPS Code Internal Auditor training course
5. Senior Officers Leadership Assessment Programme
6. Maritime Resource Management Course
7. Certificate of Proficiency for ECDIS
8. Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officer
9. STCW Medical Care Onboard Ship
10. PSA Marine Practical Pilotage and Shiphandling Simulation
11. Supplementary certificates : STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft, STCW Competency
in Advanced Fire Fighting, Navigation Control, STCW Basic Safety Training,
Behavioural Based Safety Training, WDA Coaching Service, Shipboard Training and
Assessment, Hazmat, etc
Key Skills & Strength _________________________________________________________
1. Good skills in optimization of cargo storage and planning.
2. Ship crew management and ship handling skills.
3. Excellent crowd management skills.
4. Good leadership and management skills, able to motivate and mentor subordinates
& peers.
5. Good communication and inter personal skills.
6. Efficiency in Window XP (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point).
7. Marine programmes & loading softwares.

4. 8. Able to create websites using Wordpress.
9. Trades forex.
Referees ____________________________________________________________________
1. Capt. Ong Ming Foo, senior Master >30 years NSSPL, email :
ongmingfoo@hotmail.com
I hereby furnish all relevant information for your kind perusal/ review.
Yours sincerely,
Charles Chong