Capt.Prashant Saxena

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India29 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 21 years of maritime experience.
Founder of a leading maritime consultancy.
Expert in marine safety and training.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned maritime consultant with extensive leadership in the marine industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

ManagementLeadershipMarine ConsultantHseq MattersOn-board Training

Other Skills

Human FactorsMarine IndustryFinancial Literacy TrainingSIRE & CDI inspectionsIncident InvestigationTransportationSafety Management SystemsCargo OperationsShip Security Officer

About

Capt.Prashant Saxena Founder / Managing Director Charismight Holding Private Limited Prashant Saxena is a highly experienced Master Mariner and the founder and Managing Director of Charismight Holding Private Limited. With over 21 years of sailing experience on oil and chemical tankers for companies like BP, TK, and Maersk Tankers, he transitioned to shore-based marine positions for five years before founding Charismight. His company, which aims to be the world's most impactful maritime consultancy, has now launched Charismight ONE, with the goal of becoming the "Amazon of Maritime."

Experience

Sezov

Founder / Managing Director

Jan 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Charismight holding private limited

Founder / Managing Director

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

My role as the founder and managing director of Charismight Holding Private Limited is to be a master strategist. I'm responsible for acquiring and managing subsidiaries that align with our vision, while also implementing robust asset protection measures to safeguard our entire portfolio. I will provide centralised strategic oversight to ensure every company under our umbrella works toward our shared goals. Ultimately, I will be responsible for overseeing our financial management, making key decisions to ensure our long-term stability and growth.

ManagementLeadershipHuman FactorsMarine IndustryFinancial Literacy Training

Charismight

Founder / Managing Director

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

ManagementLeadershipHuman FactorsMarine IndustryFinancial Literacy Training

Ship owners & managers

Marine Consultant

Nov 2017 – May 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Marine Consultant specializing in preparing Oil, Chemical & Gas tankers for the SIRE & CDI inspections (150+ ship's prepared & delivered good vetting performance).
Assisted various international clients (Ship Owners & Managers) to conduct on-board internal audits (Dynamic Navigational, Dynamic Cargo, Dynamic Mooring, ISM, ISPS, and MLC), on-board training, SMS review, VDR (Voyage Data Recorder) Analysis, Motivational training including Shell programme of Resilience / LET (Learning Engagement tool / LFI (Learning from incidents).
Independent investigator for carrying out Incident Investigation on various marine issues (Oil pollution / Bunker overflow / Allison in Singapore Straits / Death – Presumed Jumped overboard / Breaking of ropes & cargo hoses while conducting STS)
Reviewed various HSEQ matters including Near-misses / Risk Assessment / Tool-Box Meetings / Work permits etc.
Liaised between Owners / Charterers / Tech Managers / P&I Surveyor regarding various types of commercial / insurance / P&I / H&M claims.
On-site Superintendent for smooth takeover of ships from other companies and implemented the complete SMS on board.
Successfully completed DNV-GLS Internal Auditor Course.
Assisted shore staff with TMSA Audits
Visiting faculty to various Marine Colleges imparting nautical training for ECDIS / ROC / ARPA (Theory & Simulation)
Visiting faculty to various Marine Colleges imparting hands-on training to Deck Officers on cargo simulators (Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator) - Oil including VLCC cargo operations.
Visiting faculty to various Marine Colleges delivering lectures to Captain’s & Chief Engineer’s attending the college to upgrade their competency certificate.