AVA Marine | Bunker Detective goes global

The Vancouver based marine and cargo surveying firm – AVA Marine and its exclusive bunker surveying division, the ‘Bunker Detective’ is pleased to announce the opening of new business operations in Rio de Janeiro, Kuwait, Singapore and Shanghai.

Effective October 01, 2013 all our South American operations (including Mexico and Panama) will be conducted from key office in Rio de Janeiro and headed by Capt. Carlo Rolla. The office in Kuwait will be headed by Chief Engineer Mr. Tariq Iqbal, where he would be overseeing the entire bunkering and marine surveying operations in the Middle East region (UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman). Our office in Singapore where our major line of business is Bunker Stem and Detective surveys will be headed by Mr. Shaik Ali. This office will also be covering Malaysia. Finally our office in Shanghai will be overseeing operations all over China (Ningbo, Qingdao, Xiamen, Dalian, Tianjin, Guangzhou including secondary ports). Mini biographies are attached for reference below.

In an opening statement about the expansion of AVA Marine & Bunker Detective, the founder and principal surveyor, Kaivan H Chinoy, said “As more and more clients have been approaching us for providing a dedicated marine inspection and bunker stem / bunker detection services in different parts of the world, so it made sense to expand our business in these regions. Our objective is to provide both local and international marine organizations, P&I Clubs, ship operators, charterers & bunker brokers, a service which is not only second to none but to be the marine surveying company of choice globally. I’m therefore very pleased to be able to announce this new business venture to cater the South American, Middle East and the Far East markets as I believe with our team of highly skilled marine professionals we can make a difference by delivering a uniquely specialist global product and to provide a cost-effective service & solutions to our clients”

Note: The Bunker Detectives are a dedicated team of marine professionals (ex-Master Mariners, Chief Engineers and marine surveyors with extensive sea-going background) providing comprehensive range of specialist marine loss control services such as 221B Surveys (Bunker Detective Surveys for detection of bunker fuel concealment); Bunker Stem Surveys & Audits from a single vessel to an entire fleet and Charter On/Off Hire and Condition Surveys.

HEAD OFFICE:
AVA Marine|Bunker Detective
World Trade Center
Suite 404 – 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 3E2

Kaivan H Chinoy (Principal Marine Surveyor)
T: +1 (604) 641-1204C: +1 (604) 356-3405
F: +1 (604) 608-9874
E: k.chinoy@bunkerdetective.com / k.chinoy@ava-marine.com

Head Office: World Trade Center | Suite 404-999 | Canada Place | Vancouver | British Colombia | Canada | V6C 3E2
T: +1.604.641.1204 | C: +1.604.356.3405 | F: +1.604.608.9874 | E: surveys@ava-marine.com | ava-marine.com

Kaivan Chinoy	USA/CANADA
		+1 604 641 1204 +1 604 356 3405 (24 x 7) k.chinoy@bunkerdetective.com / surveys@bunkerdetective.com AVA MARINE \| BUNKER DETECTIVE (HEAD OFFICE) World Trade Centre 404-999 Canada Place Vancouver British Colombia Canada V6C 3E2
Career Summary:
The Canadian and the US operations of AVA Marine \| Bunker Detective is led by the Founder and Principal Marine Surveyor – Kaivan H. Chinoy – a qualified Mercantile Mariner and a graduate of joint Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (Faculty of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) with an MSc Degree in ‘Technical Management of Ship Operations’. Kaivan has the combined practical experience of over 15 years in sea/shore positions and before founding AVA Marine \| Bunker Detective, he was involved in extensive bunker loss control activities and marine operations such as vessel navigation, cargo handling (bulk, break-bulk, crude oil), port captaincy, P&I surveys, accident investigations, project cargo risk management and marine cargo surveying and claims.

Carlo Rolla		SOUTH & LATIN AMERICA
			+55 21 2588 8022 ops_sa@bunkerdetective.com AVA MARINE \| BUNKER DETECTIVE Av. Rio Branco, 1 – 12º Floor Centro Rio De Janeiro Brazil CEP:20090-003
Career Summary:
South and Latin American operations are headed by Capt. Carlo Rolla, based in our office in Rio de Janerio. Capt. Carlo possesses a rare and unique dual qualification both as a Master Mariner & Chief Engineer – from the Italian Ministry of Transportation. He has spent most of his life sailing the high seas on ocean going vessels gaining extensive experience in ship and cargo operations with in-depth expertise in high value project cargo warranty surveys; P&I condition surveys and vessel S&P evaluations. Before engaging full time as a Chief Marine Surveyor he has worked as a marine consultant / port and terminal superintendent roles with major shipping lines in the Mediterranean, South America, West Africa and the US.
Tariq Iqbal				MIDDLE EAST
	+965 94060642 ops_me@bunkerdetective.com AVA MARINE \| BUNKER DETECTIVE Mezzanine Floor Office No. 15 Block 5, Sharah Ahmad Al Jabir Sharqe Kuwait
Career Summary:
Middle East operations are headed by Tariq Iqbal from Kuwait. Tariq holds a Class I Unlimited Chief Engineer license (UK). During his seafaring days he has worked with major shipping companies like Shell &am p; Wallem Ship Management attaining the ranks of Chief Engineer. Prior to joining us Tariq was working as an independent marine surveyor and brings with him not only extensive experience in bunker surveys & detection but is also well versed in P&I Condition Surveys, vetting inspections, project cargo risk management and marine warranty surveyor duties, ship/terminal repairs (including underwater repairs, berth demolition and reinstatement of steel piles and heavy concrete deck construction forming berth face and providing support for heavy dockside cranes). Tariq has also acted as non- exclusive surveyor for major Class Societies such as Bureau Veritas, Germanischer Lloyds.

Wang Tao		CHINA
	+86 13818717637 ops_cn@bunkerdetective.com AVA MARINE \| BUNKER DETECTIVE Room 1706 Juyang Building No.1200 Pu Dong Da Dao Shanghai China 200135
Career Summary:
All marine and bunker operations in PRC will be headed by Capt. Wang Tao, an experienced Master Mariner with over 17 years of sea-going experience from cargo vessels to large tankers and a graduate of the prestigious Dalian Maritime University (DMU). Having acquired China’s inspection qualification certification of AQSIQ and CIA, he has worked for international surveying companies like Intertek and later, Saybolt in China for 14 years. Prior to joining us Capt Wang has been involved in extensive bunker detection inspections and involved in numerous marine surveying activities from cargo damage claims to ship inspection, Port State Control inspection and marine warranty surveys. We believe that Capt Wang’s inclusion in our team will not only strengthen our presence in this region but with his deep understanding of Chinese market will provide a beneficial service to both the local and international clients alike.

Shaik Ali		SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA
	+65 68189514 ops_sg@bunkerdetective.com AVA MARINE \| BUNKER DETECTIVE 16 Collyer Quay Level 20 Singapore 049318
Career Summary:
Shaik Ali brings over 30+ years of valuable experience as a highly competent marine and cargo surveyor. He has previously held senior positions such as Assistant General Manager TSKLine Agencies, Senior Manager NYKLine South Asia and Business Development Manager Unipsec Group. He also brings a broad range of marketing, business development and management skills to our team.

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