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Yuvraj Thakur, VP Commercial - Shipping & General Manager, Verifavia Technical Services (VTS)
Yuvraj Thakur, VP Commercial - Shipping & General Manager, Verifavia Technical Services (VTS) Yuvraj Thakur is a Marine Engineer who has an Engineer on Tanker and container ships. He holds a B Tech Marine Engineering degree from MANET, Pune and an MBA degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Jain School of Global Management (Singapore, Sydney and Dubai).

Yuvraj is our Commercial VP for Maritime Transport, and the General Manager of Verifavia Technical Services (VTS). Yuvraj is also a member of MRV, DCS IMO, CSI and CCWG auditor. Yuvraj speaks English and Hindi, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Shagun Rana, HR / Admin / Finance Manager
Shagun Rana, HR / Admin / Finance Manager
Shagun is a Post Graduate in MBA (Finance). She started in 2015 as a QA (Quality Auditor) in an insurance company in Gurgaon, India, working for customers in Boston, Los Angeles and New York (USA). She worked as a Financial Analyst in Chandigarh, India and handled clients across the globe.

In her current role, she is responsible as Admin Manager of Verifavia Group and takes care of Finance, HR related issues at VTS. Shagun speaks fluent English, Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Rajat Bishnoi, EU MRV / IMO DCS Manager
Rajat Bishnoi, EU MRV / IMO DCS Manager
Rajat Bishnoi is a Mechanical / Marine Engineer Holding Class 2 COC from MCA UK, with a sailing experience on Oil / Product / Crude and Chemical Tankers of over 40 months. Rajat worked with Executive Ship Management.

Rajat is EU MRV / IMO DCS Manager responsible for carrying our Audits under EU MRV and IMO DCS regulations for customers across the globe. He is proficient in Hindi and English, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Shubham Jain, EU MRV / IMO DCS Manager
Shubham Jain, EU MRV / IMO DCS Manager
Shubham Jain is a Marine Engineer with multiple years of experience on Bulk carriers and Product / Oil tankers. He started in 2012 with Fleet Ship Management. He has experience of working in more than 30 countries with colleagues from multiple nationalities. He graduated from Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune.

Shubham is EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor responsible for carrying out Audits under EU MRV and IMO DCS regulations for customers across the globe. He is proficient in Hindi and English, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Ashish Kadam, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Ashish Kadam, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Ashish is a Marine Engineer, graduated from University of Mumbai. He holds working experience of 6 years for Container vessels trading in International voyages along with colleagues from multiple nationalities.

Ashish is working as an EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor with our company and is proficient in English, Marathi & Hindi and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
Samil Oberoi, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Samil Oberoi, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Samil Oberoi is a Marine Engineer, holding MEO CLASS IV COC. He completed his B.tech in Marine Engineering in 2016 from Tolani Maritime Institute (BITS PILANI), Pune and also gained experience in ship building/Repairs at Goa Shipyard Limited. He has sailed on container vessels worldwide with multinational crew. He is a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail, excellent analytical skills combined with engineering background with proven experience of delivering as per business requirements at on-ground level along with project management skills.

Samil is our EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor. He is proficient in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Robin Thomas, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Robin Thomas, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor Robin Thomas is a Mechanical Engineer with overall 6 years of experience in the field of Oil & Gas, the shipping industry. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University Chennai. He has worked as an Execution Engineer in Reliance Industries Limited, Regional Commercial Team at Cogo Freight Private Limited, and Technical Assistant at Synergy Maritime Private Limited.

He is self-motivated, a good listener, and always ready to learn new skills and gain experience from credible experts in the industry. Currently working as an EU MRV/ IMO DCS Auditor based in Chandigarh. He is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
 
Gaurav Choudhary, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Gaurav Choudhary, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor Gaurav Choudhary is a Marine Engineer with multiple years of experience sailing on container vessels, including one of the world's largest containerships. He has experience of sailing across different continents with colleagues of different nationalities. He started his career in 2011 with MSC Ship Management.

Gaurav Choudhary is our EU MRV / IMO DCS auditor catering to the verification needs of multiple Shipping operators across the globe. He is proficient in English & Hindi.
 
Jatin Malik, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Jatin Malik, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor Jatin Malik is a marine engineer who has sailing experience on bulk carrier and general cargo ships for 7 years with Executive Ship Management Pte Ltd. He is also a holder of the OICEW III/1 CoC. His Pre Sea Training in marine engineering (GME) was completed at SIMS in Lonavla after he received his B.Tech. in mechanical engineering from Chitkara University in Rajpura.

Jatin is our EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor responsible for conducting Audits in accordance with the EU MRV and IMO DCS regulations. He is fluent in both Hindi and English, lives in Chandigarh, India, and has travelled to more than 25 different nations.
Jeet Banerjee, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Jeet Banerjee, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor Jeet Banerjee is a Naval Architect who holds a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering from AMET, Chennai (India). He is also currently enrolled in a specialized certification program in Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) from the International School of Data Science & AI.
 
He has 3+ years of experience in basic design and performance analysis of Commercial as well as Naval ships. Besides, as an Assistant Surveyor, he has also conducted P&I surveys for Container Vessels.
 
Jeet is our EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor catering to the verification needs of multiple shipping operators across the globe. He is proficient in English and Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Prashant Kumar, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor
Prashant Kumar, EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor Prashant is a Mechanical Engineer, who graduated from SJBIT, Bengaluru, and holds a Diploma in Industrial Safety.

He has working experience of 2 years in preparing an Inventory of hazardous material and its maintenance, preparing asbestos management plans, and assisting flag states to carry out the annual flag state inspection, pre-registration inspection, and special safety inspection.

Prashant is working as an EU MRV / IMO DCS Auditor with our company, is proficient in English & Hindi, and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
P. B. Shashi Bhushan, Naval Architect, Technical Expert
P. B. Shashi Bhushan, Naval Architect, Technical Expert P. B. Shashi Bhushan has a M. tech degree in naval architecture along with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He has experience of both basic and detailed design of ships with involvement in the design of various commercial and naval ships. He has worked in multiple industries before completing his M. tech. in naval architecture from AMET university, Chennai.
 
Shashi is the Technical Expert in EEXI responsible for conducting calculations and generation of technical files for our EEXI clients. Additionally, he is also responsible for conducting CFD & ESD projects in relation to EEXI. He is based in Chandigarh and is proficient in Hindi, English and Telugu.
 
Gogul Sathyan, Naval Architect, Technical Expert Assistant
Gogul  Sathyan, Naval Architect, Technical Expert Assistant Gogul Sathyan holds a B.E degree in Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering from AMET University Chennai. He has experience in steel boat design and FRP boat construction, and digitization of ships.

Gogul Sathyan is our Technical Expert assistant. In his current role, he is responsible for conducting EEXI calculations and the generation of technical files for our EEXI clients across the globe.

He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Malayalam and based in Chandigarh, India.
Gaurav Shukla, Software Engineer, IT Manager
 Gaurav Shukla, Software Engineer, IT Manager
Gaurav Shukla is a software engineer who holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He has an experience of 3 years in developing software applications (.Net code) that are being used at multiple locations. In his current role he is responsible for developing and maintaining a software system for Verifavia Shipping. He is proficient in Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Rohit Singh, Software Developer, Senior UI/UX Developer
Rohit Singh, Software Developer, Senior UI/UX Developer
Rohit Singh is a software engineer and hold a master degree in Electronics and Communication. In his current role he is responsible for UI/UX development and has also knowledge on watermarking and Encryption techniques. He is proficient in English, Punjabi, Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Garima Sharma, Software Engineer, Associate Software Developer
Garima Sharma, Software Engineer, Associate Software Developer Garima Sharma holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. She has an experience as a backend developer. In her current role she is responsible for developing and maintaining a software system for Verifavia Shipping. She is proficient in English & Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Vishab Pratap Singh, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer
Vishab Pratap Singh, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer Vishab Pratap Singh holds a Bachelor of Electronics & Communication from SDM college of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore. He is experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry, Skilled in C#, Azure Service Fabric, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Angular, D graph and TypeScript.  

Vishab is our Software Engineer. He is proficient in English and Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Kashish Sharda, Software Engineer
Kashish Sharda, Software Engineer Kashish Sharda holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

He has 5 years of experience in .Net technology. Skilled in C#, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, C, JavaScript, and Angular. He is proficient in English and Hindi and is based in Chandigarh, India
Raja Karan Verma, UI/UX Developer
Raja Karan Verma, UI/UX Developer Raja Karan Verma is a software developer specializing in frontend development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

In his current role he is responsible for handling the frontend aspects of various in-house software applications and websites. He combines his expertise in programming languages and design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

He collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, deliver high-quality products.
Shailesh Singh, Asst. General Manager (IHM)
Shailesh Singh, Asst. General Manager (IHM)
Shailesh is a Marine Engineer with multiple years of experience and a large Crude Carrier and Product Tankers. Shailesh started its career in 2010 with Mitsui's OSK Lines - one of the world's biggest shipping companies. He has experience of working in more than 30 countries with colleagues from multiple nationalities. He completed his B. Marine Science in first class from Maharashtra Naval Education and Training Academy, Pune.

Shailesh is our Assitant General Manager for customers across the globe. He is proficient in Hindi and English, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Siddharth Ahluwalia, IHM Manager
Siddharth Ahluwalia, IHM Manager
Siddharth Ahluwalia is a Marine Engineer with multiple years of experience, especially in container vessels. Siddharth started his career in 2012 with Maersk Line. He has experience of working in more than 30 countries with colleagues from multiple nationalities. He completed his BE in Marine Engineering with distinction from Tolani Maritime Institute (BITS Pilani), Pune.

Siddharth is our IHM Manager for customers across the globe. He is proficient in Hindi, English and French, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Papaiadasan Selvaraj, Naval Architect & Quality Controller
Papaiadasan Selvaraj, Naval Architect & Quality Controller
Papaiadasan Selvaraj is a Naval Architect from AMET University Chennai, with multiple years of experience in Ship building and Repair. He has 4 years of experience in IHM services and one year in Ship recycling. He worked in few Ballast Water Management System Installation and Hull Conversion Projects. He also worked with several Owners and Shipping management companies as a Owner's representative during Annual surveys. 

Papaiadasan Selvaraj is our Naval Architect & Quality Controller for customers across the globe. He is proficient in Hindi, Tamil and English, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
K Harshal, IHM Manager
K Harshal, IHM Manager
Harshal is a Marine Engineer who graduated from Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune with multiple years of experience on Bulk Carriers, Tankers and Container Vessels. He started in 2010 with Essar Shipping.

Harshal is our IHM Maintenance Manager, responsible for maintaining IHM of our clients across the globe. He speaks English, Hindi, and Marathi fluently, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Sarvjit Choubey, EU MRV / IMO DCS / Project Coordinator
Sarvjit Choubey, EU MRV / IMO DCS / Project Coordinator
Sarvjit Choubey is a B. Tech Graduate in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from SRM University, Chennai and holds MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Dehradun University of Petroleum & Energy Studies. Sarvjit worked with Synergy Maritime Pvt Ltd. as Surveys & Verification Coordinator.

Sarvjit Choubey is EU MRV / IMO DCS / Project Coordinator. He speaks Hindi and English, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Anshul Kamboj, IHM Accounts Manager and Project Coordinator
Anshul Kamboj, IHM Accounts Manager and Project Coordinator
Anshul Kamboj is a Post Graduate in MBA (HR) and holds a B.tech degree in Electronics and Communication. She started her career at HR Executive in a Shipping Company.

In her current role, she is our IHM Accounts Manager and Project Coordinator for customers acrosss the globe. She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi, and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Vijun Franklin, IHM Maintenance Executive
Vijun Franklin, IHM Maintenance Executive Vijun Franklin is a Marine Engineer graduated from Coimbatore Marine College. He has 3+ years of working experience in Offshore Drilling Rig's (Drill Ship & Jack Up).

Vijun is our IHM Maintenance Executive for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Tamil and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
Kanika Sharma, Data Assistant Executive
Kanika Sharma, Data Assistant Executive
Kanika Sharma holds post graduate degree in MBA (HR) and a degree in BSc. from Home Science College, Chandigarh. She has multiple years of experience in different domains like Recruitment, Customer Service and Data entry. 

Kanika is working as our Data Assistant Executive, responsible for handling customer data from source documents by compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare data. She is proficient is English, Hindi and Punjabi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Akshay Kumar, IHM Manager
Akshay Kumar, IHM Manager Akshay Kumar is a Marine Engineer with sailing experience in Bulk Carrier and a Class 4 COC holder. He completed his B.Tech in Marine Engineering from MIT MANET, Pune. He has sailed in European Waters visiting different European countries and has experience of working with multiple nationalities.
 
Akshay is our IHM Manager for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English, Hindi and currently residing in Chandigarh, India.
Rajat Goel - IHM Data Assistant Executive
Rajat Goel - IHM Data Assistant Executive Rajat Goel is a Post Graduate in MBA (Marketing) and holds a B.tech degree in Computer science and engineering. He started his career as a Marketing Executive in a textile industry and possess a good knowledge of relationship development and SAP software.

Rajat Goel is our Data Assistant Executive responsible for handling valuable customer data from source documents by compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare data. He is proficient in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and based in Chandigarh, India.
Rahul Anand, IHM Maintenance Executive
Rahul Anand, IHM Maintenance Executive Rahul Anand is a Marine Engineer with multiple years of experience, especially in tankers. Rahul started his career in 2018 with World Tanker Managements Pte Ltd. He holds post-graduate degree in Engineering i.e., M.Tech (Manufacturing Science) and a degree in B.E. He has experience of working in ship PMS System database designing. He completed his GME from The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala, Pune.
 
Rahul is our Marine Engineer and IHM Maintenance Executive for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English and Hindi, and is currently based in Chandigarh, India
Karan Dogar, IHM Maintenance Executive
Karan Dogar, IHM Maintenance Executive Karan Dogar is a Marine Engineer with sailing experience on Container Ship with Synergy Maritime in capacity of Fourth Engineer. He completed his B. Tech in Marine Engineering in distinction from MIT MANET, Pune. He has sailed in Caribbean Waters visiting different Central American countries and has experience of working with multiple nationalities. He has experience working as AMS for a Logistics/Freight Forwarding company Atlas Shipping, handling individual Import/Export clients and Project shipments for Mumbai suburban’s.
 
Karan is our IHM Maintenance Executive for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English and Hindi, and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
Taranjeet Singh Puri, IHM Maintenance Executive
Taranjeet Singh Puri, IHM Maintenance Executive Taranjeet Singh Puri is a Marine Engineer holding Class IV COC with multiple years of sailing experience in Oil/Product Tankers and Bulk Carriers. He completed his B.Tech in Marine Engineering from MANET, Pune. He has sailed across 26 countries with colleagues from multiple nationalities.
 
Taranjeet is our Marine Engineer and IHM Maintenance Executive for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English, Hindi and Punjabi and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
Stephen Kumar, IHM Maintenance Executive
Stephen Kumar, IHM Maintenance Executive Stephen is a Marine Engineer, with a sailing experience on Container Vessels. He completed his B.tech in Marine Engineering in first class from Tolani Maritime Institute (BITS PILANI), Pune.

He has sailed as an engineer on container vessels worldwide with multinational crew. Stephen started his career in 2019 with Maersk Line - one of the world's biggest shipping companies.  
 
Stephen is our IHM Maintenance Executive for customers across the globe. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Telugu and is currently based in Chandigarh, India. 
 
Ashutosh, Hazmat Executive
Ashutosh, Hazmat Executive Ashutosh is a Marine engineering graduate from MANET, Pune. He has significant experience working in the offshore industry and in ship PMS database designing.
 
As Hazmat Executive at Verifavia, he is responsible for asbestos management, abatement, and safe disposal as per SOLAS regulations for vessels trading all around the globe.

He is proficient in English & Hindi and is currently based in Chandigarh, India.
Garima Talwar, HR Manager
Garima Talwar, HR Manager
Garima Talwar is a Human Resource Advisor with a 8 years of experience in banking, E - commerce, manufacturing and Maritime industries. She is skilled in Payroll, Interpersonal Skills, Human Resources and Leadership with Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Administration.

She speaks English, Hindi & Punjabi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
Taranjeet Kaur, Administrative & Accounts Manager
Taranjeet Kaur, Administrative & Accounts Manager Taranjeet Kaur is a Semi qualified Chartered Accountant and a commerce graduate from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

She has experience in auditing, accounting, taxation, and consultancy. She has worked with private, public, and state Government Clients.
 
In her current role, she is our Administrative and Accounts Manager. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi and is based in Chandigarh, India.
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