MOHAMED FAKHRY HABIB
Port Said
Summary
Marine Operations Manager with 17+ years of maritime experience across tugboats, barges, landing crafts, container vessels, RO-RO, multipurpose vessels, and offshore operations. Proven expertise in fleet management, towage, dredging support, port operations, class and flag compliance, and safety management. Strong leadership in coordinating multi-vessel operations, conducting audits, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting large marine infrastructure projects including Suez Canal Southern Sector deepening. Skilled in ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, incident reporting, marine logistics, and client communication. Confident decision maker with a solid seagoing background up to Second Mate and operational leadership as Tug Master and DPA/CSO.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Operations Manager
Elegancia Marine Offshore Services
10.2024 - Current
- - Manage operations for 3 landing crafts and 1 general cargo vessel supporting Assumption Island (Indian Ocean – Seychelles).
- - Conduct full-cycle marine operations including logistics, vessel movements, and remote island supply chain.
- - Coordinate with flag and class societies to maintain vessel certification compliance.
- - Maintain operational documentation, client communication, and confidential reporting.
- - Support voyage planning, cargo management, and vessel allocation.
Tug Master / Dredging Support
Suez Canal Authority
06.2022 - 09.2024
- - Master of Multi-Cat EL-ALAMEIN 2 (BP 32T, GRT 299, HP 2400).
- - Supported major dredgers HUSSEIN TANTAWY and MOHAB MAMEESH in Suez Canal Southern Sector deepening.
- - Conduct tug operations including dredger support, positioning, towage, and vessel assistance.
- - Maintain safety procedures and operational readiness during large-scale marine works.
Deck Officer (Various Tugboats & Barges)
Marine Master Offshore Services
01.2018 - 01.2022
- - Served aboard tugboats including PISCES XX and POLLUX XX, alongside barges up to 11,300 DWT.
- - Performed navigational duties, towage, barge handling, and operational watchkeeping.
- - Supported marine logistics for offshore construction and cargo movements.
- - Completed safety documentation, incident reports, and voyage logs.
Alternative DPA / CSO
Marine Master Offshore Services
05.2016 - 06.2017
- - Managed fleet of 8 tugboats, 8 dumping barges, 4 spud barges, and 2 landing crafts.
- - Ensured ISM/ISPS compliance, conducted internal audits, and supervised safety systems.
- - Coordinated with class societies (NKK, BV, ABS) and Qatar Flag authorities.
- - Led emergency drills, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- - Improved operational readiness and documentation accuracy.
Senior Operations Officer & Port Captain
Marine Master Offshore Services
05.2015 - 05.2016
- - Directed marine traffic for Lusail 6 Islands Project.
- - Managed tug and barge operations for project logistics and island construction.
- - Oversaw loading/discharging operations and cargo sequencing.
- - Coordinated vessel schedules and handled client requirements.
Loading Master
Marine Master Offshore Services
01.2015 - 05.2015
- - Supervised cargo operations for barges (5000T–13000T) and landing crafts.
- - Conducted cargo documentation and daily operational reporting.
- - Monitored safety compliance and equipment readiness.
Second Mate (Officer of the Watch)
Container, RO-RO, Tug & Cargo Vessels
01.2008 - 01.2014
- - Navigational watchkeeping on vessels up to 22,000 DWT.
- - Managed passage planning, GMDSS, safety drills, and deck operations.
- - Conducted port calls in Arabian Gulf, Mediterranean, Adriatic, and West Africa.
Education
COC - Ship Management & Logistics
Lloyd's Maritime Institute
London12-2025
Skills
- Marine Operations Management
- Tug & Barge Fleet Coordination
- ISM / ISPS / MARPOL Compliance
- Port Captaincy & Loading Master Operations
- Vessel Safety & Risk Assessment
- Class & Flag Liaison (BV, ABS, NKK, Qatar Flag, Panama Flag)
- Towage & Dredging Support
- Crew Management & Leadership
- Emergency Response Planning
- Marine Logistics & Cargo Handling
- Operational Reporting & Documentation
- Microsoft office
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Ship management CoC
- Logistics and multi modal transport CoC
- Second Mate CoC
- GMDSS (G.O.C)
- ECDIS (Operational Level)
- Radar & ARPA
- Advanced Firefighting
- Medical First Aid
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
- Safety & Security Duties
- Integrated Management System Internal Auditor (BV)
- Ship Security Officer (BV)
- Company Security Officer (BV)
Additional Information
+248 2743773
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
English – Fluent
Timeline
Marine Operations Manager
Elegancia Marine Offshore Services
10.2024 - Current
Tug Master / Dredging Support
Suez Canal Authority
06.2022 - 09.2024
Deck Officer (Various Tugboats & Barges)
Marine Master Offshore Services
01.2018 - 01.2022
Alternative DPA / CSO
Marine Master Offshore Services
05.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Operations Officer & Port Captain
Marine Master Offshore Services
05.2015 - 05.2016
Loading Master
Marine Master Offshore Services
01.2015 - 05.2015
Second Mate (Officer of the Watch)
Container, RO-RO, Tug & Cargo Vessels
01.2008 - 01.2014
COC - Ship Management & Logistics
Lloyd's Maritime Institute