Umesh Kumar has over 23 years of experience in the maritime industry, including 13+ years of experience at sea rising to the rank of Chief Engineer and 9 years of experience ashore in technical roles. He is currently the Assistant General Manager with Anglo Eastern Ship Management, where he is responsible for personnel matters for a pool of 70 vessels, including crew recruitment, assignments, and documentation. Prior roles include Technical Superintendent, managing fleet operations and drydock repairs, and Training Consultant, identifying training needs and conducting crew briefings.