Virenkumar Modh
Ahmedabad
Summary
- To work in a challenging environment where I can productively contribute to an organization's success.
- To take advantage of the skills and experience I have acquired during my career in the shipping industry.
- To be a part of service industry to set up new high standards and values to extend more Facility and comfort to the people and society at large.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Planning Consultant
Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Ltd
Dar-Es-Salaam, tanzania
06.2024 - Current
- Planning the placement of inbound, outbound, and transshipment containers in the yard for efficient retrieval and stacking.
- Assigning cranes, trucks, and storage areas based on container volumes and types (e.g., refrigerated, hazardous).
- Implementing strategies to avoid bottlenecks and ensure smooth yard operations.
- Ensuring minimal idle time by coordinating vessel movements and optimizing berth assignments.
- Ensuring efficient use of terminal equipment such as reach stackers, yard trucks, Empty Handlers.
- Analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) like dwell time, crane productivity, and truck turnaround time.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and streamlining the clearance process.
- Collaborating with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders to address operational needs.
- Trained to local staff for efficiently use of new TOS N4 software for better yard and vessel planning.
Planning In charge
Adani Yangon International Terminal Company Ltd.
Yangon, Myanmar
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Planning In-Charge at Yangon (Myanmar), Adani Yangon International Terminal Company Ltd.
- Develop standard operating procedures for all processes.
- Plan yard space allocation to avoid congestion and ensure easy access to containers.
- Ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous material as per regulations.
- Plan workforce shifts to ensure round the clock operations while adhering to labor laws.
- Conduct regular training session on planning procedure, equipment handling and safety.
- Coordinating with shipping lines for efficient discharge/load based on container stowage plans.
- Coordinating with customs to ensure proper documentation for all containers.
Senior Ship Planner
Adani International Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd
Mundra, India
08.2011 - 09.2021
- Receiving pre plan (Baplie/Movins) file from the central planner or shipping line. Cross check with load list and projection. Take corrective action if found any variation to avoid any operation delay.
- Adjust the stowage to meet the deadlines sailings and achieve better productivity.
- Manage and co-ordinate the operational aspects of planning, control and the utilization of equipment to ensure the cost-effective utilization of such resources and achieve of optimum operational productivity.
- Ensuring quick turnaround by reducing the time vessels spend waiting for a berth.
- Following detailed plans to load and unload containers efficiently while adhering to safety, weight distribution, and stability requirements.
- Work closely with the shipping line to meet their specific cargo requirements.
- Collaborate with yard planners, crane operators, and gate operations to align activities and avoid bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with yard planners to ensure containers are positioned to facilitate seamless loading and unloading.
- Address unexpected issues such as container mismatches, weather disruptions, or equipment breakdowns.
- Modify plans in real-time to accommodate changes in vessel schedules or operational priorities.
- Maintain accurate records of loading/unloading operations for audits and performance analysis.
Yard Planner / Tower Controller
Adani Port & SEZ Ltd
Mundra, india
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Plan the placement of containers in specific yard blocks or stacks based on type, destination, or priority (e.g., export, import, or transshipment containers).
- Allocate space for hazardous or oversized containers as per regulations.
- Balance container distribution to prevent congestion in specific zones.
- Work with vessel planners to ensure containers are positioned for efficient vessel loading and unloading.
- Communicate with the gate operations team for smooth in-and-out movement of containers.
- Ensure the availability of equipment to avoid delays.
- Implement the yard plan in real-time, making adjustments as needed to address unforeseen challenges (e.g., equipment breakdowns or weather conditions).
- Prioritize tasks based on vessel schedules, truck arrival times, and yard capacity.
- Act as a point of contact for crane operators, truck drivers, and other personnel, providing real-time instructions.
- Resolve issues related to misplaced or misidentified containers.
- Ensure all operations are conducted safely and adhere to terminal safety standards.
QC OPERATOR
Adani Port & SEZ Ltd
Mundra, india
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Controlling the crane's movements, including hoisting, lowering, and swinging the crane arm to pick up and place containers accurately.
- Handling containers of varying sizes and weights, ensuring they are loaded or unloaded onto the correct spots on the vessel.
- Ensuring containers are stacked properly to prevent damage and ensure safety is vital.
- Ensuring all safety protocols are followed during crane operations, such as the crane is in good working condition.
- Aware of potential hazards, such as strong winds or vessel movements, and adjust crane operations accordingly.
- Communicates closely with the ground staff to ensure smooth loading and unloading operations.
- Clear and effective communication with tower controllers, ground staff.
- Reporting on operational performance and any issues encountered during crane operations.
RTG and QC Operator
Mundra International Container Terminal, DP WORLD
Mundra, india
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Before operating the RTG, conducting pre-operation inspections of the crane, checking for issues such as wear and tear, safety features.
- Ensuring that containers are stacked correctly according to the terminal’s yard stacking plan.
- Ensuring that all operations comply with safety regulations. This includes maintaining a safe working distance from other equipment and personnel, ensuring containers are secured properly, and preventing accidents.
- Responsible for monitoring the condition of the crane and ensuring it is in good working order. Report any maintenance issues or malfunctions to the maintenance team.
- Communicate regularly with including truck drivers, ground staff, and supervisors, to coordinate movements of containers and ensure efficient operations.
- Properly update records container movements, ensuring the terminal’s TOS system reflects real-time data on container locations and statuses.
Data Process Controller
Transport Corporation of India, TCI
Ankleshwar, INDIA
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Collecting performance data from the various branch under zonal office and prepare a report. Identify any error or mistake from the branch data. Correcting it with concern to the branch supervisor.
- Sending the report to the head office.
- Preparing month report for overall performance of each branch.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical
Tolani Polytechnic
Adipur 10.1997 - 05.2001
12th - Commerce
Gujarat State Education Board
Siddhpur 07.2000 - 05.2001
10th - Science
Gujarat State Education Board
Siddhpur 06.1996 - 04.1997
Skills
- Played a key role in the implementation of “Terminal Operating System-TOS” at Adani Port (APSEZ), ACMTPL-Adani CMA Mundra Terminal Pvt Ltd, AICTPL-Adani International Container Terminal Pvt Ltd (JV with MSC)
- Worked in busiest container terminal (AICTPL), average handled 25 million Tues annually
- Implementation of Navis & Mach (ACTOS/ IPOS) software for Ship/Berth Planning and Yard planning with minimum Customization
- Proficient in Navis Sparcs and Express, OCTOPI, KARTOS (For Car Terminal Software), MACH, ACTOS, IPOS, Navis XPS and N4
- Well versed with MS-Word, Excel Operational experience in Browser Software
- Lead teams of various nationalities
Additional Information
- Nature of Involvement ACHIEVEMENTS INTERESTS
- INTERESTS
Languages
Gujarati
Native
Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Like to play cricket and badminton.
- Watching movies
Timeline
Planning Consultant
Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Planning In charge
Adani Yangon International Terminal Company Ltd.
10.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Ship Planner
Adani International Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2021
Yard Planner / Tower Controller
Adani Port & SEZ Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2011
QC OPERATOR
Adani Port & SEZ Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2009
RTG and QC Operator
Mundra International Container Terminal, DP WORLD
04.2004 - 05.2007
Data Process Controller
Transport Corporation of India, TCI
06.2002 - 03.2004
12th - Commerce
Gujarat State Education Board
07.2000 - 05.2001
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical
Tolani Polytechnic
10.1997 - 05.2001
10th - Science
Gujarat State Education Board
06.1996 - 04.1997
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