MANISH SINGH
Rotterdam
Summary
Commercial Vessel Operator with over 14 years in the shipping industry, including 11 years as a Marine Engineer on oil and liquid cargo fleets and the past 3 years in commercial operations. Combines deep technical knowledge of liquid cargo operations with a strong commercial mindset, enabling efficient, compliant, and profitable management of liquid cargoes and fuels. Experienced in data-driven decision-making, operational optimization, and supporting the transition from conventional fuels to LNG and BioLNG.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Voyage operations
Breadbox shipping lines
01.2023 - Current
Commercial Vessel Operator
Breadbox Shipping Lines | 2022 – Present
- Manage day-to-day commercial operations, contract execution, and compliance for multiple vessel voyages across Europe and West Africa.
- Coordinate procurement, sales, and distribution activities for Liquid cargo, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Build and optimise SOPs to streamline processes, minimise cost, and improve turnaround times.
- Analyse voyage data for performance insights, applying Power BI and Tableau to visualise trends and support decision-making.
- Support traders and business developers in charter party negotiations, identifying opportunities to enhance commercial value.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activities, and regulatory updates to support strategic planning.
- Strengthened client and supplier relationships to drive operational reliability and repeat business.
2nd Engineer
Scorpio marine management
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Led operations team for liquid cargo handling , ensuring safety, compliance, and fuel efficiency.
- Implemented maintenance and energy optimisation strategies that achieved annual fuel savings of USD 85K.
- Supervised drydock and modification projects, including exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) installations.
- Developed strong technical understanding of bunker and cargo systems, ensuring safe liquid cargo handling.
Operations engineer
TORM ship management
11.2011 - 08.2015
Operations Engineer
TORM Ship Management | 2011 – 2015
- Oversaw vessel performance monitoring, maintenance, and port coordination.
- Contributed to vessel efficiency projects under the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) framework.
- Collaborated with shore teams and classification societies for audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
Education
Masters - Maritime Economics and Logistics
Rotterdam School of Management
11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Palani, India09.2011
Skills
- KEY SKILLS
- Commercial Operations & Voyage Management
- Clean Sustainable Fuel Procurement & Distribution
- Charter Party Negotiation & Contract Compliance
- Data Analysis, Data Cleaning & Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)
- Stakeholder Coordination (Owners, Traders, Ports, Agents)
- Process Optimization & Cost Control
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance (Oil & Gas Tankers)
- Strong Analytical, Communication & Negotiation Skills
Accomplishments
- Earn an Erasmus STF scholarship Amount Euro 4000
Hobbies and interests
- Basketball mid-centre position, played under 19 National team.
Projects
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESG Consultant – RINA Consulting / Prow Green Shipping
- Conducted socio-economic and financial feasibility studies for European cold ironing and green port projects.
- Supported tenders and proposals related to decarbonization and sustainable shipping initiatives
Timeline
Voyage operations
Breadbox shipping lines
01.2023 - Current
2nd Engineer
Scorpio marine management
08.2015 - 06.2021
Operations engineer
TORM ship management
11.2011 - 08.2015
Masters - Maritime Economics and Logistics
Rotterdam School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science