Currently accepting appointments as arbitrator in commercial disputes and to act as an independent maritime mediator when both parties are open to discussion and willing to mediate rather than arbitrate or litigate.

• B.Com, C.A(FC), M.I.C.S, ACIArb.

• Is an accomplished shipping commercial professional.

• Has background in shipping management and finance, accounting and costing, and practical maritime law.

• Has worked in multi-cultural environments for shipowners, operators and charterers accumulating with a wealth of experience in international trade (coal, ore, grains, fertilizers, cement, logs, projects, chemical tankers etc), chartering (all sizes from capes to heavy lifts), operations, insurance and claims handling (demurrage, speed/consumption, cargo, hull, FFO).

• Is a specialist in knowledge of India, Middle East, South Asian and Far East values, attributes and conditions.

• Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

• Member of Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) (https://www.hkmag.org.hk/) (Listed on p.8).

• Supporting member of London Maritime Arbitrators Association accepting appointments and an independent maritime consultant, arbitrator and mediator

http://www.lmaa.london/uploads/documents/SupportingMembersAcceptingAppointments.pdf  (Listed on Page 35).