Capt. Ruben Salvador Fernandes holds BCA from Goa University and HND in Nautical Science from the UK, and possesses MCA Unlimited Master CoC. He progressed from junior deck officer up to Master, commanding international bulk carriers and cement carriers, with solid expertise in cargo operation, vessel stability, PSC readiness and on-board SMS execution. He worked as a professional marine superintendent focusing on Pre-RightShip condition assessment for all sizes of bulk vessels. He is fully certified as ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Auditor, IRCA ISO & EMS Auditor and IHM expert, with advanced training in marine incident investigation and vessel risk assessment.