Timothy Adeshina Adeyemo

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring full compliance with international maritime regulations, Flag State requirements and company HSEQ policies across LNG, FSRU and offshore operations, with a strong focus on cargo integrity, navigational safety and personnel wellbeing.
• Lead vessel vetting readiness and assurance, including SIRE inspections, VPQ management and close-out of observations through effective corrective and preventive actions, ensuring continued commercial acceptance by Oil Majors.
• Drive HSSE performance through proactive monitoring, analysis and reporting of non-conformances, leading root cause investigations and embedding sustainable improvements across fleet operations.
• Lead and support TMSA, MTMSA, and DoC audits, ensuring continuous alignment with industry best practices and maintaining high standards of operational assurance.
• Oversee ship–shore integration and operational alignment, maintaining effective communication between onboard teams and shore management to support safe and efficient operations.
• Manage and implement operational projects, including new processes, system improvements and performance optimisation initiatives across LNG and FSRU assets.
• Conduct Ship-Shore Compatibility Studies (SSCS) and ensure vessel-terminal readiness for safe cargo transfer operations, including STS activities.
• Lead voyage management and STS operations, ensuring safe execution, regulatory compliance and commercial efficiency.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver operational objectives within defined safety, quality, budget and timeline parameters.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across fleet and shore-based teams, reinforcing company HSEQ expectations at all levels.

Key Achievements

• FSRU Commissioning & Operations: Led the operational commissioning of Karmol LNGT Powership Africa (April 2025), successfully establishing STS transfer and regasification operations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Oil Major Vetting Success: Successfully led and delivered MTMSA and vetting programmes with major stakeholders including QatarEnergy, Shell and BP, securing continued commercial acceptance and operational credibility.
• Newbuild & Trials Leadership: Led gas trials and sea trials for Karmol LNGT Powership Antarctica (June 2025), overseeing cargo system commissioning, operational readiness and successful completion of vetting and compliance audits.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Appointed as Focal PIC and Technical Advisor for the Poland FSRU project (January 2026), contributing to ship management integration, commissioning strategy and operational readiness planning.
• Operational Framework Development: Developed and implemented JPOs for STS operations, alongside leading SSCS assessments and vetting clearance protocols to ensure safe and efficient cargo transfer operations.

Held full command of LNG carrier operations with ultimate responsibility and accountability for the safety, performance and commercial integrity of the vessel. Acted as Chairman of the onboard Management Team, leading a multidisciplinary crew to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant operations in line with company, charterer and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercised overall command and leadership of the vessel, ensuring the highest standards of safety (occupational and operational), navigational excellence and cargo integrity.
• Maintained full compliance with international maritime regulations, Flag State requirements and company policies, ensuring readiness for inspections, audits and vetting.
• Safeguarded the commercial interests of owners and charterers through efficient voyage execution, performance optimisation and cost control.
• Directed all onboard operations, including navigation, cargo handling, maintenance coordination and administrative management.
• Led crew performance, welfare and development, fostering a strong safety culture and high operational discipline.
• Managed vessel budgets, expenditure control, victualling and financial accounts in alignment with company targets.
• Coordinated planned maintenance and ensured vessel readiness for surveys, dry dockings, and inspections.

Key Achievements

• Exceptional Vetting Performance: Maintained consistently high vetting standards under VIQ7 regime, achieving a maximum of only two observations during SIRE inspections, reflecting strong operational discipline and crew preparedness.
• Regulatory Excellence: Successfully completed a USCG inspection (February 2024) with zero deficiencies, demonstrating full compliance and robust onboard management systems.
• Dry Dock Leadership: Led the successful dry docking of LNG Cross River (June 2023, Dubai), ensuring safe execution, on-time completion, and effective coordination between ship staff, yard, and technical stakeholders.
• Survey Readiness: Successfully completed annual vessel survey (March 2022) with positive outcomes, ensuring continued operational certification and compliance.
• Newbuild Delivery Representation: Appointed as Owner’s Representative for the delivery of LNGC Aktoras (Jan–Jul 2024) at Samsung Heavy Industries, Mokpo, overseeing shipyard interface, compliance verification and ensuring successful handover in line with owner and charterer expectations, including participation in sea trials, system verification and final acceptance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supported compliance across the fleet with international maritime regulations, Flag State requirements and company HSEQ policies, ensuring high standards in cargo operations, navigation safety and personnel wellbeing.
• Coordinated vessel vetting readiness, including SIRE inspections and VPQ management, ensuring timely submission, effective close-out of observations, and continuous improvement of procedures.
• Monitored HSSE, technical, and operational performance, supporting investigation of non-conformances, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Contributed to the implementation of operational projects and process improvements across the fleet, ensuring alignment with company objectives and reporting progress to senior management.
• Maintained effective ship–shore communication, ensuring timely reporting, operational support and alignment between onboard teams and shore management.
• Promoted company HSEQ culture and standards across shipboard personnel, internal stakeholders and third parties.
• Supported day-to-day fleet operations and deputised for Operations Superintendent as required, gaining exposure to fleet-level decision-making and operational oversight.

Key Achievements

• Vetting & Compliance Support: Contributed to successful fleet vetting performance by supporting SIRE inspections, maintaining accurate VPQs and ensuring timely close-out of observations, enhancing commercial readiness.
• HSSE Performance Improvement: Supported investigation and resolution of HSSE and operational non-conformances, contributing to improved safety performance and strengthened compliance across the fleet.
• Operational Process Enhancement: Played a key role in implementing new and revised operational processes, improving consistency, efficiency and adherence to company standards.
• Ship–Shore Integration: Strengthened communication between vessels and shore management, improving reporting accuracy, response times and overall operational coordination.
• Leadership Development: Regularly deputised for Operations Superintendent, gaining hands-on experience in fleet management, stakeholder coordination and operational decision-making.

Held senior onboard leadership role with full responsibility for cargo operations, vessel stability and deck department management across LNG carriers (Membrane and Moss types; DFDE and Steam propulsion).

Key Responsibilities

• Led all cargo operations, ensuring safe and efficient handling of LNG cargo across multiple vessel types, maintaining full compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Managed vessel stability, structural integrity and ballast operations, ensuring safe operating conditions throughout all phases of voyage and cargo handling.
• Served as Head of Deck Department, leading, mentoring and supervising deck officers and ratings to maintain high standards of operational performance and discipline.
• Acted as Deputy to the Master, supporting command responsibilities and ensuring continuity of leadership across all operational and administrative matters.
• Held designated roles including Ship Security Officer (SSO), Shipboard Medical Officer, and Environmental Control Officer, ensuring compliance with ISPS, health and environmental regulations.
• Maintained readiness and coordination of onboard emergency response, including local command of firefighting operations.
• Supported vessel readiness for inspections, audits, dry dockings and newbuild deliveries through effective planning and execution.

Key Achievements

• Cargo Operations Excellence: Consistently delivered safe and incident-free LNG cargo operations across membrane and Moss vessels, maintaining high standards of reliability and compliance.
• Dry Dock & Newbuild Support: Played a key role in successful dry dock operations and new vessel delivery processes, ensuring operational readiness, safety and compliance with project requirements.
• Training & People Development: Appointed as Shipboard Training Officer for deck cadets, successfully mentoring and developing junior officers, contributing to their certification readiness and progression into competent maritime professionals.
• Operational Safety Leadership: Maintained strong safety performance through effective supervision, risk management and emergency preparedness across all deck and cargo operations.

• Officer of the Watch for Cargo and Navigation Watches
• Ensuring that all Navigational Equipment are maintained and fully operational
• Managing Chart Portfolio and Chart Correction Database
• Passage Planning; ensuring flawless execution using best navigational principles and practices
• Managing Temporary and Preliminary notices
• Completing voyage summary reports for charter parties
• Updating and correcting of Nautical Publications
• Fast Rescue Boat Coxswain
• Lifeboat Coxswain.
• Team Leader of main attack Fire Party and maintenance of all FFA equipment
• Maintenance and care for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Training of ships staff in correct Breathing Apparatus donning procedures.
• Inspection and maintenance of stretchers, resuscitation equipment, first aid kits and eye wash bottles.
• Internal vetting and preparations for Sire, port and flag state inspections ensuring that all requirements with regards to navigation are being properly fulfilled.
• Actively understudying chief officer’s duties and responsibilities in cargo and deck operations.

• Acting member of the Ships Management Team promoting a proactive safety culture and managing the on-board safety reporting systems
• Following up on non-conformance action items to ensure they are closed promptly
• Training of ships staff in use of safety tools i.e
• Risk Assessment and Toolbox Talk
• Responsible for carrying out quarterly Statutory Safety Inspections
• Implementing and managing safety initiative schemes and awards
• Carrying out Safety Tours for new-joiners
• Planning for emergency response drills.

• Officer of the Watch for Cargo and Navigation Watches
• Responsible for the maintenance of all non-fixed Fire Fighting Apparatus - including the annual inspection of fire extinguishers and pressure testing of fire hose
• Responsible for the maintenance of Life Saving Apparatus
• Designated GMDSS Operator
• Maintaining records of on-board training
• Weekly SOLAS checks of Lifeboat and Rescue Boat equipment
• Lifeboat Coxswain

• Pre-sea training
• On-board training
• College phase academics and assessments.