Syed

Syed J Alam
Senior Consultant
With over 28 years of maritime command and consulting expertise, Syed is a Master Mariner and senior consultant, trusted for his leadership in tanker operations, investigations, and global compliance.
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Profile

Syed is a seasoned Master Mariner and Senior Maritime Consultant with nearly three decades of international maritime experience. Having commanded vessels and managed complex tanker operations, he has transitioned his expertise into consultancy, inspections, and surveys, where he provides trusted support to shipowners, insurers, and international clients.

His wide-ranging expertise includes casualty and incident investigations, P&I and H&M claims, pre-purchase and condition inspections, chartering surveys, and pollution or cargo-related claims. He has also served as Port Captain, supervising tanker operations and ensuring compliance with international standards across terminals and ports worldwide.
His career also includes oversight of shipyard deliveries, retrofits, and underwater surveys, ensuring vessels meet operational, technical, and environmental compliance requirements.

At OceanEx, he brings deep professional judgment, operational insight, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in supporting clients with practical solutions, loss control, and loss prevention in maritime matters.

Email: ops@oceanexglobal.com
Phone: +1 (504) 500-0302

Accreditations

  • Master Mariner
  • Advanced Diploma in Maritime Operations

Core Competencies

  • Casualty & Incident Investigation
  • P&I & H&M Investigations/Claims
  • Tanker Operations, Port Captaincy
  • Cargo Damage Assessment and Advisory
  • Pre-Purchase, Pre-Vetting & Condition Inspections
  • Risk Management
  • Maritime Auditing & Training (ISO, ISM, ISPS, MLC)