Pawan Kapoor

Mumbai

Mr. Pawan Kapoor, the Chairman and Managing Director of ISF Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd (Est: 2004), Chief Executive of ISF HR Services (Est: 2003), and Founder & Trustee of Inner Search Foundation – A charitable trust (Est: 2000), has vast and varied working experience of over 38 years in the maritime industry of which 28 years has been with maritime education, training, quality assurance, development and management of organizations and related activities. The ISF Group offers a wide range of services in the maritime and allied sectors.

The highlights of his 27 years’ shore career have been the development of the International Maritime Training Centre - IMTC (formerly known as the Indian Maritime Training Centre), which he was also leading from 1998 to 2002. He was then the Chief Executive of the Tolani Maritime Institute, the premier private maritime institute in Pune, India, spread over 120 acres with over 100 staff and 700 students. Besides various academic and infrastructure developmental tasks at the institute, he spearheaded the change management program to provide the institute a university like organizational structure.

Mr. Kapoor is a certified trainer. Besides teaching marine engineering subjects, his experience of developing and running organizations, and interacting closely with management gurus of the well-known IIM Ahmedabad, has provided him with the expertise in training in management and human resource areas too.

Through various human resource and management programs in maritime and offshore sector, he has trained close to 2000 people till date. These include professionals with seafaring as well as non-seafaring backgrounds. He also continues to guide engineers for developing their competence and conducts several value addition programs for deck and engineering staff.

He is a lead auditor of ISO systems and has been consulting companies in development and restructuring of their systems to meet customer and internal requirements.

Dr. Poonam Kapoor

Mumbai

Dr. Poonam Kapoor  embodies a unique blend of expertise and passion across multiple domains. As a Ph.D. in Economics, counselor, psychometrician, entrepreneur, and social worker, her multifaceted profile reflects a commitment to holistic well-being and positive change. Her visionary approach drives us to new heights, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions that empower individuals, organizations and communities alike.

Pushkal Kapoor

Mumbai

Passionate Seafarer & Entrepreneur

Pushkal Kapoor is a dedicated professional with a rich background in maritime operations and a fervent drive for entrepreneurial ventures. He brings a unique blend of expertise and innovation to every role he undertakes.

Current Roles:

• Director at ISF Maritime Services Pvt Ltd: Pushkal leads this premier maritime services company, where he oversees a range of functions including maritime training, audits, HR, administration, and accounting. He focuses on integrating advanced technologies like AR/VR to transform training landscapes and enhance safety at sea.
  
  
• Co-Founder of The Docket Factory: At this film design studio, Pushkal specializes in creating captivating visual content, pitch decks, director’s treatments for the Indian & International film industry.
  
  
• Co-Founder of Mains & Crosses: This tennis coaching center is dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting the love of tennis under Pushkal's strategic oversight.
  
  
• Co-Founder of Kanetic Momentum Events: Pushkal organizes amateur-level sports tournaments across Mumbai, including tennis, pickleball, and badminton, and has built a thriving community of over 3,500 sports enthusiasts.

With a decade of sailing experience as a deck officer on oil tankers, Pushkal has a deep understanding of maritime operations and crew management. His entrepreneurial spirit has driven him to co-found multiple ventures, each focused on excellence and innovation. From creative design to sports coaching and event management, Pushkal strives to create impactful experiences and foster communities.

Yogyata Kapoor

Singapore

She is an  experienced professional for technical product development, consultancy and training, marketing and business development. She has worked extensively in the Marine industry and Mechanical Vibration industry and dealt with businesses and clients that are product manufacturers, OEMs, universities, training institutes, ship owners, ship managers, etc. She is currently involved in marketing various activities carried out by ISF Group International which include their research activties, software and technical activities and training.

Capt Srirang Manjeshwar

Mumbai

Capt Srirang Manjeshwar is a marine professional with expertise in the field of imparting vocational training to Marine Personnel and Internal Auditing since 1995. He was the workshop Leader for the SAS Bridge Resource Management Program and has actively participated in the induction, nurturing, and training of more than 750 cadets since 2000. He holds great expertise on conducting basic and advanced courses for Management, Operational and Support level as per the STCW requirements. He is experienced as a Master on Oil Tankers Suezmax, Aframax and ULCCs and has also participated in the development of the company’s Safety Management System. He has developed Quality Management Systems and Audited several Maritime Institutes and Manning Agencies within India. He retired as Director and Head of Training, Wallem Maritime Training.

Nagaraj Shenoy

Mumbai

With 32 years of extensive experience, Mr. Nagaraj Shenoy is a seasoned Marine Engineer skilled in Ocean-going and offshore sailing, New building projects, Technical Supervision/Vessel Management, ISO 9001-2015 Quality Implementation, and the development of new products/courses. Additionally, he serves as a Technical Faculty member, an External Examiner for DG Shipping Phase 2 EK papers and Class 4 Orals, and holds certification as an Independent Director from IICA – MCA.

Sudhir Bhatia

Delhi

He is a Class I Marine Engineer with over 20 years of rich & extensive experience in Vessel’s Operations, maintenance and Management, Quality management and assurance under ISO 9000, 14000 Standards, etc. His shore based experience incluse a vast array of ISF projects such as vessel PMS Data Population, Audits & Inspections onboard ships (such as Environmental Compliance Audits, ISM and ISPS Compliance Audits, etc.), conducting of Courses and Training programmes for marine engineering candidates, Quality Assurance and associated Consultancy Servies etc.

Bhavana Hiwase

Singapore

Bhavana Hiwase, Director of ISF group Int. in Singapore has worked in the maritime industry for over 25 years in various departments such as operations, HR, trade, training, ship management and crewing. Her experience and knowledge of the industry is paramount to the international division of the company. 

Arvind Yadav

Mumbai

A Master of Computer Application from University of Mumbai involved in developing Web and Window based application for maritime and non maritime sectors. 

Sumit Rahul

Mumbai

A Master of Computer Management from University of Nagpur, involved as Web and Window based training and assessment programs and various applications.

Nayan Bhalerao

Mumbai

Nayan Bhalerao is currently with ISF Group as an Accounts Manager. She had completed her B.Com and MBA studies.

Sherianne Chowdhury

Mumbai

Sherianne Chowdhury is working with ISF Group as a Manager - Operations, Project, Business Development.

Supriya Kulkarni

Mumbai

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Prapti Adakhale

Mumbai

She provides support for administrative, accounts and projects-related tasks and the overall operational activities of the group.

Apeksha Shinde

Mumbai

She pursued Post Graduation Diploma in Financial Management from Mumbai University. Currently working with us as an Accounts & Administration Executive supporting financial and administrative activities of the group. 

Siddhesh Pawar

Mumbai

Siddhesh Pawar holds a degree in Commerce from Mumbai University and is currently employed with ISF Group as an Admin and Human Resource Executive. In his role, he manages various administrative tasks, oversees vendor management, and handles other HR responsibilities.

Himanshu Sharma

Mumbai

He is working with ISF Group as an Administration and Human Resource Executive providing support in administrative tasks and in other operational activities of the group. Graduated from the Indian Institute of Hospitality and Management, Mumbai.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshu-sharma-2242a9259/

Akshay Kumavat

Mumbai

Akshay brings creative excellence and strategic marketing to ISF Group. With over 3+ years of experience, he plays a key role in shaping ISF Group’s visual identity and marketing strategies. His expertise in graphic design, branding and digital marketing helps create engaging content that strengthens our industry presence. Passionate about creativity and innovation, he ensures that ISF’s messaging remains impactful and visually compelling.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-kumavat-330867218/

Saurabh Angchekar

Mumbai

Saurabh is a dynamic digital strategist driving ISF Group’s online presence, crafting engaging content and strategies to enhance brand visibility. His expertise in social media marketing, branding and multimedia design helps communicate our vision effectively across platforms, making ISF Group’s content visually compelling and engaging.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-angchekar-050b7019a/

Capt Juilius Valladar

Mumbai

Faculty

Pankaj Dalvi

Mr. Pankaj Dalvi - graduated from DMET in 1995, and has since worked on Bulk carriers, Containers, Tankers, LPG ships and onboard offshore supply vessels. His shore experience includes crewing and training, providing superintendence, technical consultancy for all types of vessels. At ISF he has been instrumental in developing advanced training programs on electronics, electrical, automation, controls, electronically controlled engines and has trained over 500 seafaring engineers during his stint at ISF.

He is also the Founder and Managing Director at this own organization Trigen Marine Engineering Private Ltd. (https://lnkd.in/gJWFqFhq) which deals in providing quality ship repair solutions at an affordable price. Trigen provides services and spares supply in the field of automation and control for Indian and overseas clients and offer retrofit solutions to ships for their automation related needs which will be cost effective based on life span of the ship.

Before founding his own organization, he worked with NYK Ship Management Pte. Ltd., Mumbai office as a training superintendent and conducted various technical as well as non-technical courses on SMS Familiarization, Risk Management, Accident Investigation, and Electrical training, Control and Automation training, Refrigeration Training etc. He was also involved in involved designing new training material as per the new industry requirements or specific requirements from the company, developing trainee reports and reports for identified training gaps.

Hoshang Dastur

Mumbai

Mr. Hoshang Dastur is a Class I Marine Engineer holding both Motor and Steam licenses. He completed his Marine Engineering training from Mazagon Docks Ltd. and subsequently sailed with Jay Shree Shipping and later, with Barber (now Wilhelmsen) Ship Management.

He is a certified trainer with 16 years of sailing experience and 21 years of training experience at the International Maritime Training Center (IMTC), which he had been heading since 2015.

He has been associated with IMTC since its very inception and had, in no small measure, contributed immensely towards making IMTC one of the leading Institutes conducting value-added training in the country.

Besides having an in-depth knowledge of Marine Engineering subjects, Mr. Dastur has done extensive work in the field of Hydraulics & Pneumatics, and developed expertise in Control Systems and Engine - Room Simulators. 

He has received training by NABCO of Japan and by Kongsberg (Norcontrol) of Norway in Main Engine Manoeuvring Control systems and conducts training in this field as also in Hydraulics. 

He is also on the panel of external examiners nominated by the Director-General of Shipping, Government of India for conducting the oral examination of Engineers.

VK Chandrasekharan

A Marine Engineer (DMET, Class of 1980) and has retired as Head – Quality and Safety and DPA of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, Mumbai. After a sea career worked as a Surveyor with Lloyd’s Register of Shipping for 17 years spending time in Marine Surveys including ISM and ISPS Audits, Industrial Inspection and Qualality Management System Certification. Was also a qualified external trainer while working at Lloyd's Register. He Joined Greatship (India) Limited a subsidiary of the GESCO and spent 7 years as head and owner’s representative during their new building programme of offshore vessels.

Atul Mani Sharma

Belongs to the 1976 – 1980 batch of DMET. He has 13 years of sailing experience on a variety of ships including General cargo, containers, bulk carriers, tankers and product carriers. Mr Sharma was employed with Lloyds Register of Shipping and Industrial Services for more than 15 years during which he was engaged in inspection testing and certification of marine components, general engineering items and equipment relating to the marine sector, the power plants, oil and gas sector. He then served with Indian Register of Shipping for 12 years where he headed the Marine component, Service supplier and welding consumable approval departments.

Rajesh Malhotra

Mr. Rajesh Malhotra has worked in shipyards and drydocks for 12 years for companies like ABG, Dry dock world, Singapore and Bharati shipyard Limited. He has been involved in almost all activities of ship construction and repairs including but not limited to contracting with vessel owners, designing of a vessel, procurements of required parts, regulatory compliance, project management, cost management, delivery of vessels and warranty claims. He has also technically managed vessels for Resolve marine Group, USA and has been a training faculty at LBSCAMSAR, Anglo Eastern maritime Training centre and IMEI.

Mr. Malhotra graduated from DMET, Kolkata in 1980 and received his MOT 1st Class license in 1988. He has sailed for 14 years, before shifting ashore in varied roles across ship building, technical management and training.

Mukul Kishore Pande

DMET Batch of 1976-1980, a Marine Engineer clocking a sailing career of total 27 years, out of which for 17 years he was positioned as a Chief Engineer on various types of Sea going Vessels. He has well utilized this hands-on experience gained at sea, in various jobs & assignments handled ashore with a number of prestigious Organizations related to the maritime industry for a period of over 12 years positioned as a New Building Superintendent, Ship Designer & DGM-Machinery & Piping, Educator and as ILS Consultant for New Naval Ship Acquisitions.  His two last assignments as an ILS Consultant were back to back  projects with Norwegian Defense Material Agency, working directly under the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and the Royal New Zealand Defense Forces for their new acquisitions in Korean Shipyards.

Bhavkaran Singh

Nearly 40 years experience in international merchant shipping. Mr. Singh started as a cadet in 1976, Graduated as a Marine Engineer and sailed on various types of vessels, the last 9 years as Chief Engineer. He came ashore as Technical Superintendent in 1996, over next 20 years gained seniority as Senior Superintendent, Fleet Manager, Project manager.

General Manager of Ship repair Yard in Dubai. His last position was Technical Director with Seateam Management, a Frontline owned in house shipmanagement company, which he joined at setting up of the company. He took retirement in 2016 and done Consultancy Projects for VLCC new building, new & retrofitting of BWTS & Scrubber systems, major collision & damage repairs and FSO conversions and layup of vessels.

He has had the unique opportunity to look at shipping from all four sides of sailing Engineer, Ship Owner, Ship Manager & Ship Repair Yard.

Chitta R Dash

He graduated out from DMET, Kolkata, 1980 and sailed with Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) until 1989, served as Chief Engineer over three years. He joined Lloyd’s Register of Shipping in 1990. Took over as Lloyd’s Register’s Marine Business Manager for South West Asia in 2010 and served as Area General Manager/Chief Representative from 2014, until retirement in 2020.

Rajendra Deshpande

He is B. E. Mechanical & has done M. Tech. He also has MEO Class I Certificate of Competency. He has 24 years of vast sailing experience, out of which 17 years as a Chief Engineer.

Milind Ashar

Experienced Second Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the maritime industry. Skilled in Marine Engineering, Maritime Operations, Operation and Maintenance of 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Diesel Engines, International Shipping. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Tolani Maritime Institute. When not at sea, I provide freelance support to educational institutions in development and execution of maritime skill development courses.

Prathamesh Dange

Mr. Prathamesh Dange, class 1 marine engineer Graduated from tolani maritime institute in 2009,has more than11 years experience working on oil & chemical tankers, bulk carriers and onboard offshore supply vessels.

his expertise includes:

• planning and execution of planned and unplanned maintenance of ship machinery- including propulsion and power generation engines, boilers, hvac systems, cranes and winches, cargo pumps etc
• management and upkeep of stores/spare part inventory
• upkeep of hazardous material inventory
• performing various drydocking jobs -involved in delivery of new vessels from ship yards as part of yard delivery crew

His shore experience includes class room & onboard training, performing quality and maritime institute audits, technical consultancy for vessels with electronic engines.

At ISF, he has been instrumental in developing advance training programs on electronics, electrical, automation & controls, electronically controlled engines and has trained over 200 seafaring engineers uptil now.

he was instrumental in revamping the distance learning programmes (DLP) training program for Junior engineers and solely responsible for developing the training program for Eto's. He also provided valuable inputs for developing the E-version of DLP Training.

He has also designed a technical workshop which included tanker piping layout with deepwell and regular centrifugal pump arrangement at nusi offshore technical institute (NOTI), panvel - an NUSI-itf trust institute for various company sponsored technical training for engineer officers and crew. He is also an external faculty at NOTI for Pumpman and Hydraulically operated submerged pump trainings.

He provided valuable support by making onboard visits and data collation for development of planned maintenance software for tipco maritime - a thai national company.

Jaspal Singh Bedi

Jaspal Bedi

Surinder Kundra

Capt. Neville Lobo

Capt. Neville Lobo has been appointed as a Trainer through ISF Group.

Pradeep Chakraborty

Mumbai

Pradeep Chakraborty is a seasoned maritime professional with extensive electrical expertise. He completed a Four-Year National Apprenticeship in Electrical at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, and holds a General Course in Engineering from City & Guilds, London.

His career highlights include:

2020-2021: Electro Technical Officer (ETO) for Bumi Armada, Malaysia, on an LNG Floating Storage Unit (FSU).

2005-2019: ETO for NYKSM, specializing in LPG and LNG carriers.

1983-2005: Electrical Officer for Shipping Corporation of India, Ltd., working on various vessels, including cargo ships, passenger ships, bulk carriers, oil tankers, and gas carriers.

Pradeep Chakraborty's wealth of knowledge and experience makes him a distinguished professional in the maritime and electrical sectors.

Capt. Praveen Rai

Mumbai

Capt. Praveen Rai is a Master Mariner with 12 years of sailing experience on various vessels. He also boasts over 10 years of expertise in Maritime and Offshore Training research and content development. His qualifications include a Master (F.G.) Indian license, B.Sc. Graduate equivalence certificate, and certifications in Lead Auditor Course and GL Course Developers Course.

During his seven-year tenure with The ISF Group, Mumbai, he held various roles, from Project-based Research and Development Associate to Executive Director of Operations. Currently, he serves as a visiting Trainer and Course Facilitator with the ISF Group, contributing to content development for training and recruitment courses, as well as assessment systems. Capt. Praveen Rai's rich maritime background and training experience make him an asset in these industries.

Mohan Dhanrajani

Mumbai

Mohan Dhanrajani is a distinguished maritime professional with a rich and diverse career spanning various aspects of the industry. His memberships in the Nautical Institute (UK) and IDPOA (UK) reflect his commitment to professional excellence. His seafaring experience includes roles as a cadet and officer on a wide range of vessels, demonstrating his versatility. Ashore, he has contributed significantly to maritime training and hovercraft operations, showcasing his leadership and instructional skills. His offshore experience as a Barge Master, Chief Officer, and DP expert further underscores his expertise in offshore operations. With an impressive track record, he stands as a seasoned and accomplished professional in the maritime field.

Mansoor Sawant

Mumbai

He has completed his NWKO (NCV) course. he has vast sailing experience on OSV, Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers. He has also worked as GP Rating Instructor.

Sanjay Patil

Mumbai

He has completed his N.C.V.T. Turner Course from ITI (Panvel). He has more than 18 years of experience in Turner Lathe Machine Operator.

Ram Ashish Prajapati

Mumbai

He has done his Fitter course form ITI.

Vishwas Joshi

An OPITO trainer for offshore personnel for H2S and BOSIET with about 18 yeas in oil gas exploration an production on Drill ships, semi subs Jack Up Rigs, Barges as H2S Safety officer, Safety officer on platforms to supervise, scaffolding, hot tapping jobs on oil gas pipelines, crane operations, confined spaces. Trainer for IMIST for personnel going offshore.

Mahesh Mehendale

Have been working in the offshore fields since Jan 1999. Have sailed on various ships viz OSV, Drill Ship, Coring Vessel, Survey Vessel, FPSO and Diving vessels. Presently sailing as a Master on Diving Support Vessels. He is approved DP Instructor by Nautical Institute, London. Presently working as a visiting faculty at NUSI Offshore Training Institute.

Vishwas Kulkarni

Was laterally inducted in the Merchant Marine on premature retirement from Indian Navy in 1996. He served in Bulk Carriers and Oil Tanker (Product carrier) of the Main Fleet during the initial period. He has served in Coastal and Offshore Fleet as Chief Officer, DPO and Master for past 12 years. A post graduate in Defence Studies, He has gained experience in handling of wide variety of OSV

Omkar Barve

Mumbai

Sailed on main fleet tankers in various capacities from 1998 to 2005. In 2005 changed over to the offshore industry. Since then he has sailed as a Chief Officer/Senior DPO on Anchor Handling and Ocean towing vessels, Dive boats, ROV support vessels and regular supply ships. He worked on a compact semi -submersible for pre-delivery customer acceptance trials in China. This was only the second vessel of its kind in the world. He holds an unlimited DP license and is an NI accredited DP Instructor.

Puspen Ghosh

Mumbai

Mr. Puspen Ghosh is a highly accomplished professional in the maritime industry. His academic background includes a B.Sc in Science, and he holds the titles of Marine Engineer (Class-II), Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (A.M.I.E) in Marine Engineering, Chartered Engineer in India, and Certified ISO Internal Auditor. With two decades of sailing experience, Mr. Ghosh has served as a 2nd Engineer with the Shipping Corporation of India and Wallem Ship Management Limited, ensuring the efficient operation of marine vessels.

In addition to his sailing career, he dedicated four years to marine safety as an Assistant Surveyor with the "Indian Register of Shipping (I.R.S)." Mr. Ghosh's expertise extends to education, where he spent six years as an Engineering Faculty member at the Odisha Maritime Academy, imparting essential knowledge and skills to the next generation of maritime professionals. His impressive qualifications and extensive experience underscore his significant contributions to the maritime sector.

Rakesh Dhumal

Mumbai

Mr. Rakesh Gajanan Dhumal is a versatile professional with a strong educational foundation, including CNC Operating & Programming, I.T.I. in the Machinist Trade, and academic qualifications like T.Y.B.A, H.S.C, and S.S.C. His expertise encompasses operating milling, shaping, lathe, and drilling machines, alongside proficiency in gauges and instruments.

His career journey features significant roles, including his current position as a CNC Machine Operator and Programmer (Fanuc) at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. He has previously worked as a Chipper and Grinder at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, a CNC Machine Operator and Setter at Jewelex India Pvt. Ltd, and as a CNC Machine Operator and Setter in the Lock Division at Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited. His early experience includes an apprenticeship at Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, where he worked in both the Tractor Division and the Transmission Department. Rakesh's impressive educational background and diverse work experience make him a valuable asset in the machining and manufacturing industry.

Ishvarlal Tandel

Valsad, Gujarat

Having Maritime professional 30 years of combined experience at Sea and instruction proven track record as a Radio Officer as well as Second navigating Officer on board the Ship, skilled in communication, Navigation and safety protocol.

Professional experienced:
Served on various type of ships including cargo, tankers etc.
Responsible for handling communication equipment, navigation and ensuring safety protocols.
Collaborated with bridge teams to ensure safe and efficient navigation.

2nd Navigating officer:
Assisted the Chief officer and Master for cargo operation, navigating the vessel, planning route and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Participated in safety drills, training exercise and emergency response planning.

Instructional experienced:
Currently serving as an instructor at MESC, Valsad since December 2023.
Developing and delivering skill training programs for seafarers, focusing on communication and safety protocols.

Certification and Qualification:
GMDSS/ECDIS/RADAR/OOW DECK/BSc.

Personal statement:
As an instructor I am committed to sharing my knowledge and experience with next generation of seafarers.

I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to ask questions, think critically and develop practical skill.

Haribhai Tandel

Valsad, Gujarat

He has Over 12+ years of experience as a BOSUN from United Ocean Ship Management Pte. Ltd. Currently he is working as Seaman Ship Instructor since May 2017 in Mohamed Ebrahim Serang Center, Valsad.

Hemal Dhimmar

Valsad, Gujarat

He has over 10 years of experience as a Computer Operator, Accountant and in other different fields. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Administrator since January 2022 at Mohamed Ebrahim Serang Centre, Valsad.

Hemesh Patel

Valsad, Gujarat

He has completed SSC and ITI examinations. He has completed his certification course as a Welder from ARC-GAS-MIG in Atul, Valsad. He is currently working as a Workshop Assistant at Mohamed Ebrahim Serang Center, Valsad, since October 2017.

Jinesh Patel

Valsad, Gujarat

He has done his CNC Lathe Operatore course in 2019 from CSTS-Valsad. Currently, he is working as a Workshop Assistant since October 2021 at Mohamed Ebrahim Serang Centre, Valsad.

Ishverlal Tandel

Valsad, Gujarat

Sailing from 1990.