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Education
Skills
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BILTON EDU

BILTON EDU

Mombasa,Mombasa

Summary

Marine Cargo Surveyor and Automotive Technician with hands-on experience in draft and bunker surveys, cargo inspections, tally control and discharge supervision.


Skilled in coordinating vessel and port operations, supporting claims handling and producing clear technical reports. Brings strong mechanical capability in vehicle diagnostics, engine and transmission overhauls, PDI, and welding.


Dedicated to professional growth and maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency and compliance in dynamic maritime environments

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations Supervisor

Rockledge East Africa Limited
Mombasa , Mombasa
02.2025 - Current

Claims Handling & Insurance Support Technical & Marine Operations

  • Skilled in handling cargo claims processes, including evidence collection, document verification and correspondence with shipping lines and cargo interests.
  • Experienced in preparing formal claim notifications, survey reports, and supporting documents for insurers and underwriters.
  • Strong understanding of marine insurance principles, including loss mitigation duties, incident reporting and liability assessments.
  • Adept at reviewing Bills of Lading, mate’s receipts, repair quotations and port documents for claims accuracy and dispute resolution.
  • Proven ability to guide stakeholders on proper documentation submission and compliance with claims procedures.
  • Experienced Operations Supervisor overseeing marine cargo surveys, vessel attendance and on-site inspection activities.
  • Skilled in conducting bunker surveys
  • Proficient in draft surveys, cargo condition inspections, discharge supervision and detailed damage evaluations.
  • Strong capability in preparing accurate, compliant and comprehensive technical reports for insurers, charterers and marine stakeholders.
  • Effective in coordinating with shipping lines, port authorities, consignees, survey principals, ensuring smooth and timely operations.
  • Committed to safety leadership, risk identification and supporting zero-incident operational performance.


Operations Assistant II

Rockledge East Africa Limited
Mombasa, Mombasa
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assist in conducting draft surveys by supporting measurement readings, recording data and preparing basic calculations under the guidance of senior surveyors.
  • Support cargo condition checks by taking photos, noting observations and documenting any visible damage or irregularities.
  • Participate in discharge and loading supervision, monitoring cargo handling, updating progress logs and reporting any operational concerns to the survey lead.
  • Assist in bunker surveys by helping with sounding measurements, sampling procedures and cross-checking figures for accuracy.
  • Conduct tally assistance including counting cargo units, confirming movements and ensuring tally sheets reflect actual operations.
  • Coordinate with vessel crew, stevedores and port personnel to ensure smooth access and effective communication during inspection tasks.
  • Prepare initial drafts of survey reports, compiling photos, measurements and observations for review and approval by senior surveyors or supervisors.
  • Maintain safety awareness during vessel visits, reporting potential hazards and following all operational safety procedures.

Automotive Technician Attache

Simba Colt Motors - Certified Mitsubishi Dealers
Mombasa & Kisumu, Kisumu
05.2022 - 08.2022

Automotive Mechanical Expertise

  • Strong background in vehicle diagnostics, servicing and repair procedures.
  • Experienced in servicing and overhauling transmission and engine systems, including fault tracing and system functionality testing.
  • Skilled in performing vehicle pre-delivery inspections (PDI), quality checks, system verification and final sign-off before handover.
  • Competent in mechanical restoration, component replacement and performance testing for various automotive systems.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Marine Survey - Marine Trade Insurance Claims Handling

Lloyds Maritime Institute
London - Distant Learning
01.2025 - 11.2025

Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Christian Industrial Training College (CITC)
Kenya
01.2021 - 07.2023

KCSE - Secondary Education

Makhokho Secondary School
Kakamega
01.2015 - 11.2018

Skills

    Marine & Cargo Surveying
  • Draft surveys (initial/intermediate/final)
  • Cargo condition inspections & documentation
  • Discharge / loading supervision
  • Tally control & reconciliation
  • Bunker surveys
  • Damage assessment & evidence collection
  • Survey report preparation & technical documentation
  • Operations Coordination
  • Vessel attendance & on-site operational oversight
  • Workflow planning and execution under time-sensitive conditions
  • Safety compliance & risk identification
  • Supervising assistants and ensuring reporting accuracy
  • Claims Handling & Insurance Support
  • Claims documentation review (B/L, Mate’s Receipt, repair quotations, tally sheets)
  • Preparing claim notifications & supporting evidence
  • Communicating with carriers and insurers on claims procedures
  • Applying marine insurance principles & mitigation duties
  • Automotive Mechanical Expertise
  • Vehicle diagnostics & fault tracing
  • Engine and transmission servicing & overhauling
  • Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
  • Mechanical restoration & quality control/testing
  • Technical & Workshop Skills
  • Welding and basic metal fabrication
  • Structural assessments & minor repair evaluations
  • Practical hands-on mechanical problem solving
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Accurate technical reporting with annotated photos, measurements & findings
  • Clear stakeholder correspondence and operational updates
  • Strong documentation control and attention to detail

Languages

English
Intermediate
Swahili
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Reading Articles
  • Swimming
  • Travelling

Accomplishments

    Occupational First Aid Course

References

  • Kevin Maruti, Technical and Operation Lead, Rockledge East Africa Limited, kevin.maruti@rockledgeafric a.com
  • Henry Kome, Leads Claims Handler, Rockledge East Africa Limited, henry.kome@rockledgeafrica.com
  • Tabitha Karuga, Simba Colt Motors, Mombasa Branch Administrator +254787450793

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Rockledge East Africa Limited
02.2025 - Current

Advanced Diploma - Marine Survey - Marine Trade Insurance Claims Handling

Lloyds Maritime Institute
01.2025 - 11.2025

Operations Assistant II

Rockledge East Africa Limited
10.2022 - 01.2025

Automotive Technician Attache

Simba Colt Motors - Certified Mitsubishi Dealers
05.2022 - 08.2022

Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Christian Industrial Training College (CITC)
01.2021 - 07.2023

KCSE - Secondary Education

Makhokho Secondary School
01.2015 - 11.2018
BILTON EDU