Who We Are
CAPTAIN SANJAY BHASIN DIRECTOR
Sanjay spent 18 years at sea, including 6 years in command of geared bulk carriers and reefers carrying a variety of cargoes worldwide. He came ashore in 1999 and worked with P & I correspondents in South Africa as a marine surveyor/marine manager, investigating a variety of incidents and claims. He also worked as Marine Loss Control Manager for a leading cargo insurer, heading their loss control department for Africa. Sanjay has been providing marine consultancy and expert witness services since 2007 and has investigated a broad range of marine incidents and disputes.
M: +44 7717 677 707
CAPTAIN VIBHAS GARG DIRECTOR
Vibhas spent 19 years at sea on bulkers, general cargo vessels, tankers and OBOs, including 7 years in command. After stepping ashore in 2000, Vibhas worked in several disciplines of ship operations for major shipping companies. He has been an accredited auditor, involved in incident investigations and claims and led emergency and casualty response teams. He has been actively involved with HE, works in the industry, leading the Zero Harm and Behavioural Competency initiatives in his organisations. Vibhas chairs the Safety of Navigation Work Group for MPA, Singapore, for various initiatives to improve navigational safety. He is also a member of the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council, the safety advisory body to MPA Singapore.
CAPTAIN PETER ROBERTS CONSULTANT
Peter spent 30 years at sea, including 5 years in command of Panamax Bulk Carriers. He has 3 years’ experience in ship operations with a London-based ship operator and 20 years’ experience as a marine consultant investigating a wide variety of marine accidents and claims. He also provides expertise as a witness in litigation.
M: +44 7887 718 143
HASSAN PAKROO CONSULTANT ENGINEER
Hassan spent 15 years at sea and sailed as Chief Engineer on bulk and general cargo vessels. After coming ashore, he worked with Lloyd’s Register for 20 years as Senior Surveyor and Consultant, dealing with issues such as vessel inspection, condition assessment, maintenance and performance evaluation. He also has over 7 years of experience as a marine engineer consultant and expert witness, working in London and investigating marine incidents and giving evidence in arbitration proceedings.
M: +44 7860 620 067
About Octant Marine Limited
SUGATO ROY CONSULTANT ENGINEER
Sugato spent 14 years at sea on general cargo, tanker, gas carrier and bulk vessels, 6 of which was as a Chief Engineer. After coming ashore, he worked for 23 years with leading Ship Management Companies in various positions in Technical, Safety and Marine Operations.