Kadir Kansu
Oceangoing Chief Officer
Aydın
Summary
Oceangoing Chief Officer with experience on bulk carriers and general cargo vessels. Knowledgeable in cargo operations, trimming and stability, mooring supervision, and ISM safety procedures. Experienced in PSC, Flag State, P&I, Class, and RightShip inspections, and in preparing technical and factual reports. Skilled in coordinating deck teams and maintaining safe and compliant vessel operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief Officer
Sealife Shipping
01.2023 - 01.2025
- - Bulk Carriers (DWT 24,000–30,000) – MV Cagla, MV South Spirit, MV Evolution
- - Directed cargo loading/discharging operations in compliance with safety and stability standards.
- - Managed navigational watch and supervised bridge team performance.
- - Led safety drills, vessel inspections, and ISM/ISPS procedures.
Third Officer
Manta Shipping
01.2022 - 01.2022
- - Bulk Carrier – MV Sakarya (29,905 DWT)
- - Assisted in navigation, cargo handling, and safety equipment checks.
Second Officer
Gamma Shipping / Yilmar Shipping
01.2017 - 01.2020
- - Bulk Carriers & General Cargo – DWT 10,978–46,570
- - Maintained navigational charts, publications, and passage planning.
- - Coordinated safety inspections and drill planning.
Third Officer
Marinsa Shipping / Yilmar Shipping
01.2015 - 01.2017
- - Bulk Carriers & General Cargo – DWT 8,649–55,089
- - Assisted with port operations, mooring, and safety drills.
Education
B.Sc. - Maritime Transportation & Management Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- Bulk carrier operations & cargo handling
- Leadership & crew supervision
- Maritime safety & regulatory compliance (ISM, ISPS, MARPOL)
- Strong English communication skills
- Navigational systems & safety management
Additional Information
Military Status: Completed
Timeline
Chief Officer
Sealife Shipping
01.2023 - 01.2025
Third Officer
Manta Shipping
01.2022 - 01.2022
Second Officer
Gamma Shipping / Yilmar Shipping
01.2017 - 01.2020
Third Officer
Marinsa Shipping / Yilmar Shipping
01.2015 - 01.2017
B.Sc. - Maritime Transportation & Management Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
04.2001 -