MUHIDINI MWADINI MACHANO
Zanzibar,Tanzania
Summary
Experienced marine operations specialist with extensive expertise in container lifting, shipping container maintenance, and vessel loading and unloading. Demonstrates strong physical stamina and adaptability to shift work, ensuring efficient marine cargo handling and operational decision-making. Proficient in rigging knowledge, slinging techniques, and the use of marine communication systems. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and performance under pressure situations while aiming to advance in the maritime industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
FOREMAN LASHING
ZALAGACO COMPANY - MALINDI-ZANZIBAR PORTS
Zanzibar, Zanzibar
2009.01 - 2023.12
- Demonstrated knowledge of various types of cargo, aiding in proper handling procedures.
- Secured cargo properly, preventing damages during transportation process.
- Promoted effective communication within the team, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed successful load balancing to prevent ship damage or sinking.
- Coordinated with other maritime professionals for smooth operation of port activities.
- Assumed responsibility for securing loads on ships, minimising potential loss due to shifting during transit.
- Ensured safe cargo handling by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed loading tasks promptly as part of commitment to punctuality and reliability.
- Directed loading and unloading processes to ensure efficient operations.
STEVEDORE
FUMBA PORTS ZANZIBAR
Fumba, Zanzibar
2024.01 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of various types of cargo, aiding in proper handling procedures.
- Secured cargo properly, preventing damages during transportation process.
- Promoted effective communication within the team, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed successful load balancing to prevent ship damage or sinking.
- Coordinated with other maritime professionals for smooth operation of port activities.
- Assumed responsibility for securing loads on ships, minimising potential loss due to shifting during transit.
- Ensured safe cargo handling by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed loading tasks promptly as part of commitment to punctuality and reliability.
- Directed loading and unloading processes to ensure efficient operations.
Education
CSEE - SCIENCE METRIC SUBECTS
JANG'OMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West 2005.01 - 2007.11
PSLE - METRIC SUBJECTS
JANG'OMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West 1998.01 - 2004.11
Skills
- Container lifting
- Shipping container maintenance
- Weather resilience
- Vessel knowledge
- Vessel loading and unloading
- Marine communication systems usage
- Ship navigation understanding
- Rigging knowledge
- Strong physical stamina
- Adaptable to shift work
- Marine cargo handling
- Strapping and securing loads
- Pressure situations tolerance
- Bulk handling
- Manual handling
- Equipment handling
- Container stacking
- Lifting and rigging techniques
- Operational decision-making
- Slinging techniques
PERSONAL DETAILS
English and Kiswahili
Affiliations
- Teamwork, Swimming, Travelling, Reading, Football
Certification
NSL. 28/05/2026-29/05/2026 (Certificate of eLearning Training).
Certificate of completion of Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations training course (LOLER).
ZANZIBAR OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE (ZOI). -21/02/2025.
Certificate of completion of computer courses in introduction to computer and Microsoft office and internet.
TECHINICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA. -2024
Certificate of completion in Security Awareness of Port facility personnel without designated security duties training course. AJU DRIVING SCHOOL. - 2017
Certificate of attendance and successfully completion of Driving Course.
DAR ES SALAM MARITIME INSTITUTE. - 2013
Certificate of attendance and successfully completion in; -
- Elementary first aid course.
- Personal survival techniques Course.
- Fire prevention and firefighting course.
- Personal safety and social responsibilities.
KARUME TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Jan 2008 - Nov 2008.
Certificate of attendance in Automotive maintenance and repair course.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
STEVEDORE
FUMBA PORTS ZANZIBAR
2024.01 - Current
FOREMAN LASHING
ZALAGACO COMPANY - MALINDI-ZANZIBAR PORTS
2009.01 - 2023.12
CSEE - SCIENCE METRIC SUBECTS
JANG'OMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL
2005.01 - 2007.11
PSLE - METRIC SUBJECTS
JANG'OMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL
1998.01 - 2004.11