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Capability Statement - April 2018
Capability Statement - April 2018
Capability Statement
The Terra-Marine group was incorporated in 1988 by Capt. Saulat Majeed Khan, Group Chairman & Managing
Director.
Capt. Khan served as General Manager from 1974 to 1976 and as Managing Director of Gulfeast Ship Management
Ltd. 1976 to 1986; served as Vice Chairman and Member of the Board of ECO Shipping representing Pakistan’s equity
in the company owned by ECO countries from 2000 to 2002.
In 2005, Terra-Marine was the Lead Consultant in a consortium consisting of Terra-Marine, A&P Appledore, KPMG,
HTSPE Limited, Orix Investment Bank, Mohsin Tayyab Ali & NESPAK commissioned to advise the Government of
Pakistan on the privatization of the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works.
Capt. Khan acts as an arbitrator in Maritime Disputes either referred to by parties at the High Court or for out of
court ADR matters.
Terra-Marine maintains a Roster of over 5000 active seagoing officers and ratings.
On formation of Terra-Marine many executives of the Gulfeast team were brought onboard due to their extensive
experience in Ship Management under Capt. Khan at M/s Gulfeast Ship management Ltd., Hong Kong
During their tenure with Gulfeast Ship Management
The team developed the managed fleet from four old vessels to an average of 65 vessels of various types
Ship sizes from 10,000 dwt tween-deckers to 300,000 dwt VLCCs
Registered under Flags of Convenience as well as National Flags with multinational crews
Operated three training vessels
Trained over 500 cadets both deck and engine, to produce quality officers and engineers
Supervised 20 new buildings between 15,000DWT to 75,000DWT in Japan, South Korea & Brazil
Some of the vessels managed, are detailed in the following slides.
2nd Floor, Old Ralli Building, Talpur Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: (9221) 32410041, 32428357, Fax: (9221) 32431955
Email: admin@terra-marine.com
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Client Profile
Saulat has been 14 years at sea, including 4 years command and has 40 years’ experience as a
hand on Ship Manager.
In 1988, he founded the Terra-Marine group with the participation and support of previous
colleagues who had worked with him.
As Managing Director of Gulfeast Ship Management Ltd, and Director of the Groups’ Ship Brokering Company in
Hong Kong for 10 years thereafter spent 2 years in Switzerland in senior management position.
During his tenure with Gulf group, he built up the Ship Management activity from 4 old vessels to 75 deep sea ships
and 32 coastal crafts. Capt Khan with his team supervised building of 20 ships between 15,000 to 75,000
Deadweight in Japan, Brazil, & South Korea.
He has the unique experience of managing a fleet of an average strength of 65 vessels in the 70s and 80s, consisting
of Bulk Carriers, General Cargo vessels, Multipurpose vessels, Product Carriers, VLCC’s and Livestock Carriers.
Capt. Rafi Ahmed is responsible for the company’s Fleet operations, Quality Assurance
programs, Shipboard Management programs and System Audits. He is also responsible for
monitoring Company & Fleet quality and safety systems, practices and procedures including
the onboard implementation of the ISM Code and promoting a loss prevention culture
throughout the fleet.
Rafi Ahmed has extensive experience of over 27 years in all aspects of Ship Management. He has served in the Gulf
group in Europe and Far East in various offices in middle and senior level positions. The company at one time
managed over 100 vessels of various types and tonnages.
Rafi Ahmed trained at H.M.S. Worcester in 1954 and commenced active sea service in 1956. Obtained Master’s
Certificate of Competency in 1964 from the U.K. and served as Master from 1965 to 1974 on general cargo vessels
and oil tankers in various reputed companies.
SWERA S. KHAN
FICS Director
Swera S. Khan is one of the founding members of Terra-Marine group. She oversees the
business development and new projects of the group. Swera has been actively involved in
ship broking and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers since 1982.
In Hong Kong, she worked as an independent dry bulk & sales and purchases broker.
RASHIDULLAH SHAIKH
Director Projects
Rashidullah has a vast experience in Maritime affairs. He was Executive Director at Pakistan
National Shipping Corporation managing Ships, Crew, Technical Management, Strategic
Planning, Ship Sale and Purchase, setting up Joint Venture with associates, negotiating Ship
Finance with reputed national and International banks, dealing with International Brokers,
Maritime Law firms and Government departments. He has hands on experience in handling
Dry and Liquid bulk cargoes. Enjoys good reputation and relations with International Maritime players.
As Technical Manager, he is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and safe and cost effective
technical and operational management of the fleet. Has been serving with Terra-Marine Ship
Management for 15 years.
An experienced member of Ship Management Team obtained his First Class Engineer’s
Certificate of Competency (Steamship and Motor ship) from U.K in 1972. He has served as Chief Engineer for about
15 years with renowned Shipping Companies which includes Malaysian International Shipping Corporation, Ceylon
Shipping Corporation, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation and Terra-Marine’s managed cargo ships and oil tankers.
He served as Engineering Superintendent with various Shipping companies before joining Terra-Marine.
RUBINA OSAMA
Purchasing Manager
Rubina Osama holds Master of Arts & Economics degree obtained at Karachi in 1998; serving
in Company since that time and was promoted to present rank in 2008; presently deals with
all stores /spares supplies for management vessels and other clients requiring same.
SHAZIA FAROOQUI
Operations Executive
Shazia served in our Company from 1997. From 2009 to 2011 she was responsible for
business development and is presently serving in the Operations Department and in addition
trains seafarers in Maritime English. She holds a diploma in Logistics and Transportation and
is a member of CILT.
SHAMIM AKHTAR
Executive Secretary to Managing Director
Shamim Akhtar holds a Bachelor degree of Public Relation from Lahore. She worked for
Emirates Airlines. And later worked as an instructor in Shaheen Airlines. She joined Terra-
Marine in 1999 for Fleet Personnel Department. Presently, she is the Executive Secretary to
the Managing Director.
TARIQ MAHMOOD
General Manager Fleet Personnel
Tariq Mahmood started his career at sea as a Marine Radio Officer in 1979 with Pakistan
National Shipping Corp., and joined Terra-Marine Group in 1989 as Fleet Personnel Officer,
later promoted to General Manager Fleet Personnel.
Tariq administers Aeolos Ship Management S.A. Piraeus Greece, Bernhard Schulte Ship
Management India, Singapore, Hong Kong and P.R. of China, V.Ships and Terra-Marine Ship Management‘s managed
vessels.
He keeps in touch with potential seafarers, checking their mandatory documents and aligns his services to our
principals by providing excellent officers & ratings by updating their training records which also includes Flag
Documentation, Crew rotation, Briefing, Debriefing, Processing of crew & P&I claims.
ALISHBAH KHALID
Secretary to General Manager
Alishbah Khalid holds a Bachelor degree of Commerce from Karachi. She started her career
from Ali Immigration and Royal Enterprise as a Computer Operator, later she worked in
Mass International as an Office Assistant. She joined Terra-Marine in 2008 for Fleet
Personnel Department. Presently, she is working as a Secretary to the General Manager.
Moosani joined Terra-Marine as an Assistant Marine Personnel Officer in 1991, and worked
his way up to his present position in 2013.
He is responsible for sourcing Seafarers for the principals and verification of all candidates,
certificates, qualifications and references. He is well versed with the STCW, MLC 2006, as
well as other relevant conventions and Flag State documentation.
Muhammad Amir Sheikh has done Bachelor of Commerce from Karachi University and there
after went to UK and obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Management System from
JUPITER Information Technology.
He started his career from UK as Supervisor in 2006 for ESSO / SPAR there after joined
Terra- Marine Group as Marine Personnel Officer in December 2012.
Sheikh now looks after group business with Shell Ship Management Ltd. UK and Wallem Ship Management Ltd.,
Hong Kong.
Nadeem manages ticketing & book keeping accounting systems on tax returns, in addition
that he supervises and review‘s sales staff (to cooperate clients) for Promotion to
management.
Nadeem ensures all documentation of policies from airlines on ticketing and reservations
and updates the management on key indicators and gaps for improvements. He , monitors
in house reservation systems and attends to other agents and Individual customers maintains effective liaison with
foreign embassies and consulates for obtaining visas; completes all formalities for obtaining “Ok To Board” clearance
for prospective travelers and has a personal rapport with all airlines and consulates.
ZARRIN NAQVI
Travel Officer
Zarrin compiles all travel data centrally, which includes directories, world-wide flight
schedules, fares and visa requirements. She negotiates with travel agents and airlines for
most competitive and reduced fares in direct coordination with the management.
With Zarrin’s enduring background with travel agency and airlines she ensures to arrange
for the most economical flights in short notice for crew joining, (cancel / rearrange flight)
when required inclusive of, looking after all joining formalities / documentation of crew on vessels managed by
TMA. Coordinates to obtain “Ok To Board” with airlines and agents.
Scrutinizes bills from travel agents before payments by accounts department, she has been with Terra-Marine Group
since 1997.
ASIF KASIM
Manager MIS
Asif has over 25 years of experience in IT industry. He joined this company in 1992 as a
Computer Operator and gradually promoted to Network Administrator. Now he is working
as Manager – MIS and Quality Assurance Coordinator since July 2005. He is responsible for
designing, operations, and maintenance of a wide range of computers and management
information system. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems.
AMBREEEN KIRAN
Software Engineer
Ambreen Kiran holds a Bachelor degree of Computer Science from Virtual University in
2015. She achieved many Microsoft Certifications like Programming in HTML5 with
JAVASCRIPT and CSS3, Developing Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and
System Center, Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements, Enabling Office 365
Services and Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. She joined Terra-
Marine as a Software Engineer in September 2014. She is responsible for development and maintenance of Fleet
Personnel Information System and Fleet Disbursement System.
Faculty / Courses
S.No Faculty
1 STAFF MARINE ENGINEER PREPARATORY
OFFICERS COURSES FOR CLASS
Merchant Navy Deck & Engineer
IV & III (DECK)
Officers. Engine Officers with
Retired Officials from Govt. Of BE Qualification are IMS offers
Pakistan, Ministry of given a one year approved
Communication Ports and Shipping conversion approved preparatory course
Wing Karachi. by the to the candidates
Pakistan Navy Administration. desirous of taking
Experts from other universities of IMS has an the examination for
Pakistan agreement with certificates of
Wartsila NSD, competency for
Pakistan, to provide class III & IV (Deck
practical training to & Engine).
engineers.
Practical training
provided at different Duration of
power houses IPPs Preparatory course
secured by Wartsila is 9 months.
NSD Pakistan
2 Institute of Maritime Studies - Karachi STCW 95 Mandatory Ancillary courses.
Campus Courses
Faculty / Courses
S.No Faculty
3 On popular demand the Management Personal Safety and Medical First Aid
set up the institute in Karachi. IMS Social Responsibility Course
post-sea training to Elementary First Aid SMS Familiarization
at Sea Course Courses
Class 3 &4 (Deck & Engine)
Personal Survival Port State Control
All STCW-95 (Mandatory &
Techniques Familiarization
Ancillary courses)
Oil Tanker Company Security
Soft skills and enhancement
Familiarization Officer;
courses
Fire Prevention and Bridge Team
ECDIS
Fire Fighting Course Management
BTM
Medical First Aid Marine Resource
MRM
Advanced Fire Management
Fighting ECDIS
Proficiency in Survival
Craft
GMDSS for GOC
Training
S.No Library Computer Training Audio / Visual Practical
Collection of IMS, is fully equipped Training Seamanship &
maritime books with a large modern Filed Training
on Multimedia computer
lab where students
are trained in
Practical Seamanship
Derrick Work
Fire Fighting With Foam Fire Tray Simulating Galley Fire & Likes
Boat Works
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