Rohit Garg

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates29 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 30 years in maritime oil and gas industry.
  • Founded a leading recycling refinery for marine lubricant waste oil.
  • Expert in maritime consulting and operational leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the maritime and oil & gas industries with a focus on sustainability.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipBusiness ManagementEnvironmental ManagementOperational LeadershipMaritime ConsultingSafety ManagementMaritime OperationsLeadershipProduct ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Other Skills

TradingPetrochemicalsHazardous Waste ManagementRecyclingEnvironmental ComplianceMarine Lubricant Waste OilRegulatory ComplianceMaritime SafetyIncident InvestigationQHSE ImplementationEmployee WellnessQuality AuditingQHSEMentoringCross-functional Team Leadership

About

I oversee the largest state-of-the-art fully environmentally compliant recycling refinery of marine lubricant waste oil in the region. With over 30 years of experience in the maritime oil and gas industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and insights to this role, as well as a passion for sustainability and excellence. My career journey spans from sailing the seven seas as a merchant marine Captain on large ocean-going ships, to leading a global company that became the industry leader in marine ERP solutions, to launching my own ventures in the oil well drilling chemicals. I am a forever seeker, learner, and world traveler with an entrepreneurial mindset and a solutions-oriented approach. My mission is to touch and transform lives in a meaningful way, through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.

Experience

Samudra petrochem

Company Owner

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • We specialize in the trading of crude and refined oil, petrochemicals, and industrial chemicals, including oilfield-specific formulations. Additionally, we offer certified hazardous waste collection and transportation services, ensuring safe, compliant handling across all operations. Our integrated approach supports key sectors in energy, manufacturing, and environmental management.
TradingPetrochemicalsHazardous Waste ManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness Management

Al ghadhban group

Partner & COO

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • We are the largest state-of-the-art fully environmentally compliant recycling refinery of marine lubricant waste oil in the region
RecyclingEnvironmental ComplianceMarine Lubricant Waste OilEnvironmental ManagementOperational Leadership

Maritime consultanty

Maritime Consultant

Jan 2018Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • With over 30 years of sea-going and maritime leadership experience, Capt. Rohit Garg now provides specialized consulting services across key areas including regulatory compliance, maritime safety, incident investigation, SIRE/CDI vetting, and QHSE implementation. Leveraging his extensive command experience on LPG carriers and diverse fleets, as well as his senior management roles in marine software and technology solutions, he delivers end-to-end advisory support to ship owners, fleet managers, and maritime technology firms. His consultancy integrates operational expertise with strategic insights, ensuring safe, compliant, and performance-driven maritime operations.
Regulatory ComplianceMaritime SafetyIncident InvestigationQHSE ImplementationMaritime ConsultingSafety Management

Transpetrol tm

Captain-in-Command, Ocean Going - VLGC

Jan 2016Present · 10 yrs 2 mos · Asker, Viken, Norway

Employee WellnessQuality AuditingQHSEMentoringCross-functional Team LeadershipIntercultural Communication+6

Vertex infosoft solutions pvt. ltd

Vice President

Feb 2014Apr 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Chandigarh Area, India

  • Led the QHSE, SIRE, CDI, Port state control inspections, Internal Audits and Non Conformities, TMSA, Risk assesment and KPI reports, Work rest hours, Comprehensive Planned Maintenance ,Unexpected Maintenance and Breakdowns, Extensive Spare Parts and Consumable Inventory Management, Requisition and Fleet Purchase Management modules of DNV/NKK approved Marine ERP Solution “SMMS” ( SHIP BOARD MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE).
  • Was incharge of understanding the Ship owners/ Managers requirements and implementation of custom made solution for their fleet. I was incharge of the training to be provided to seafareres in house and on board.
  • Looked after the Support team providing 24/7 support to ships and Marine offices worldwide on more than 1200 ship instlallations with clients including Wallem Ship Management, Anglo Eastern Ship Management , Wah Kwong Ship Management, KC Maritime, Ishima Shipping, Sandigan Ship Management Pte Ltd, NW Ship Management Pte Ltd , Eagle Management Consultancy Pte Ltd , OMC Shipping Pte Ltd , SE Shipping Pte Ltd , Synergy Maritime, Highland Maritime Co Ltd, Vietnam Ocean Shipping Company, Vinalines Shipping Company, Sonangol Shipping , Eagle Bulk Shipping, Genco Shipping, Wilhelmsen Ship Management , Hamburger Lloyd, Wallem GmbH and Co. , Dockwise Ltd , Fairstar Heavy Transport , V-Ships Limited , Wallem Ship Management , Sonangol Shipping, Neptune Pacific Lines , International Tanker Management, RuSam Maritime Agency, Cosco Wallem Ship Management Co. Ltd, Wealth Ocean Ship Management .
Business AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Employee WellnessQuality AuditingQHSEProduct Management+8

Oceanmanager

Managing Director

Jul 2008Dec 2013 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Was Managing Director of the Marine software product “Oceanmanager” having QHSE, Document Management, Ship Shore Reporting, Internal and External Audits, SIRE, Port state control inspections, Risk Assesment, Vessel Particulars , Fleet tracking and Crew Management Modules. Led the team of 40 employees including Marine professionals, software and support engineers. Oceanmanager was installed on over 1000 + vessels of Anglo Eastern Ship Management, Univan Ship Management, Andromeda Shipping, Thome Ship Management and MSC.
  • Successfully overlooked and developed “SafeNav” application, a UKHO approved Charts and Publication correction digital system compliant with e- NAVIGATOR.
Business AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Employee WellnessEntrepreneurshipQuality AuditingQHSE+8

Anglo eastern ship management

Captain-in-Command, Master Mariner Ocean Going Unlimited

Jan 1991Jan 2004 · 13 yrs · AT SEA

  • Sailed as a Cadet to Master with Anglo Eastern Ship Management ocean going all types of vessels including, LPG/C, Oil, Bulk, Container and General Cargo. Navigated the Great lakes and North Atlantic Ocean in Ice class vessels.
PetrochemicalsQuality AuditingCross-functional Team LeadershipImport/Export OperationsOcean TransportationInternational Business+3

Education

Newcastle University

BTech — Nautical Science

Jan 1997Jan 2001

INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

Nautical Sciences

Jan 1991Jan 1992

Panjab University

AISSEC — X + 2 AISSE CBSE

Jan 1989Jan 1991

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