Amit Bardhan

Amit Bardhan has over 30 years of work experience in various roles within the shipping industry. Amit started their career as an Engineer Trainee at EMC Limited., where they gained exposure in tool design and production aspect of the non-ferrous forging industry. Amit then joined Mazagon Dock Ltd as a Management Trainee, where they focused on offshore fabrication and marketing of offshore structures.

In 1993, Bardhan joined The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. as an Assistant Manager and gradually rose through the ranks to become the Chief Manager (Fleet Personnel). In this role, they led a team and oversaw the annual and periodic internal and external audits of the company. Amit also supervised and guided officers on the service closure settlement of seafarers.

Bardhan's other roles at The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. include Chief Manager (Liner, CS & M), where they controlled and monitored empty container repair expenses and managed the inventory of leased and owned containers. Amit also worked as Chief Manager (Contracts), responsible for managing and controlling a group of contracts for the supply of general and technical stores on board vessels. Additionally, they served as a Senior Manager in the Purchase and Services Contract departments, handling the procurement and supply of ships' stores worldwide and managing tendering processes for service contracts.

In 2003, Bardhan briefly worked as a Manager (India-USA Trade) at The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., where they focused on commercial activities such as tendering, contract management, and post-fixture monitoring. Prior to that, they served as a Deputy Manager in the same company, specializing in commercial operations, schedule management, and voyage monitoring.

Overall, Bardhan has extensive experience in procurement, contracts, commercial operations, and management within the shipping industry.

Amit Bardhan has a diverse education history with degrees in various fields. Amit first attended Jadavpur University in Kolkata from 1986 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BME). In 1992, they enrolled at Indira Gandhi National Open University and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management (PGDFM) in 1994. Amit later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (PGDMM) at the Indian Institute of Materials Management in Mumbai from 1996 to 1999.

In 2005, Amit pursued higher education and earned an MBA in Finance from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2009, specializing in management with a focus on finance. In addition to their formal education, Amit has also obtained several certifications. In 2008, they completed the Certificate of Attendance SAP Training from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. In 2010, they obtained the Program on Materials and Supply Chain Management certification from the Administrative Staff College of India, and also received the Risk Management and Incident Investigation certification from Lloyd's Register.