Anthony W.J. FernandezAverage Adjuster, Arbitrator, Mediator, Mentor & Learning Facilitator

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Bungalow No. 61, Culbavoor,Church Street,Opp. Kamani Engineering Works,Off L.B.S. Marg, Kurla (West),Mumbai – 400 070 (India)Home Phone (+91 22) 2540 2896Email: tonyfernandez_99@yahoo.com

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OBJECTIVE - Vision

• Born on 13th June 1944 in India, my vision is to be a life-long learner and a life-long sharer of knowledge, skills, experience and attitudes, to all those who wish to learn, by facilitating in an interactive and a joyful manner to empower transformation.

• In so doing, I aim to highlight the impact of human factors on the administrative, technical, commercial, and legal aspects of the Shipping and Insurance Industries, and to emphasize the importance of a “win-win” approach.

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OBJECTIVE – Vision (Continued)

• I strive to prevent disputes in the first place and resolve disputes should they arise, on the strengths of competence and integrity, through transparency and equity – without bias or prejudice.

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OBJECTIVE - Mission

• I am an ex-seafarer and have a wide range of experience of over 42 years (ship and shore appointments), which includes ship-design, ship-repair, ship-maintenance, dry-docking, marine salvage / towage operations, ship-management, statutory and classification surveys, marine and insurance surveys, (loss prevention and claims), risk assessment, accident investigation / failure analysis, valuation of ships and fixed / mobile offshore structures, loss adjusting, average adjusting, arbitrating, mediating, lecturing and facilitating learning in a wide range of subjects including Maritime Law and Marine Insurance Law and Practice.

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OBJECTIVE – Mission (Continued)

• These strengths help me to bring a practical approach to maximizing the impact of my facilitation in the field of maritime and insurance education, and help me to be effective in my practice as an Marine Surveyor, Average Adjuster, Arbitrator, Mediator, Mentor and Learning Facilitator.

• I am committed to making the world a better place to live in by spreading goodwill and understanding.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• 1961-1965

Successfully completed the 4-Year “A” Grade Apprenticeship of the Indian Navy (equivalent to a Degree in Mechanical Engineering), specializing in Shipbuilding and Naval Architecture.

• 1965-1966

Passed the City & Guilds of London Examination in Shipbuilding, (through self-study) and obtained a 2nd Class.

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QUALIFICATIONS – (Continued)

• 1972-1974

Attended Executive Development Programs conducted by the Bombay University at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai and passed qualifying examinations to obtain Certificates in Personnel Management, Administrative Practice, Production Management & Materials Management.

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QUALIFICATIONS – (Continued)

• 1974-2007

Continual up-gradation of knowledge in various subjects by attending Learning Programs / Seminars / Workshops, on Cost Reduction, PERT & CPM, Law and Practices of Arbitration, Management by Objectives, Ultrasonic Instrumentation, Bridge Resource Management, Internal Auditor and Lead Assessor Courses in Quality Systems, International Safety Management Code Workshop, ISM Auditor’s Course, Qualifying Course as a Neuro-Linguistic Programmer.

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QUALIFICATIONS – (Continued)

• 1974-2007

MBTI® Qualifying Program (at Temperament Research Institute, Huntington Beach, California – USA), Stress Management, and Bills of Lading. Successfully completed training in Reiki Levels I & II.

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EDUCATION

• 1960

Passed the Anglo Indian High School

Examination from Campion High School

Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, India, and obtained a

First Class with distinctions in Mathematics and

Chemistry

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EMPLOYMENT

• 2006 – To Date

Director & Area Manager Falconer Bryan (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

(Shortly to be renamed “Braemar Falconer (India) Pvt

Ltd),Mumbai

Responsible to the Board of Directors for the profitability

and productivity of this Foreign Direct Investment Private

Limited Company registered in India which specializes in

Marine and Offshore Surveys, Appraisals and Risk

Management Consultancy to the Shipping, Insurance and

Offshore Industries.

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EMPLOYMENT - Continued

• 1985-2005

Chairman – Tony Fernandez Average Adjusters Pvt. Ltd.

Headed a wholly owned, totally Independent, Professional Company specializing in Average Adjusting of Marine and Energy (Onshore and Offshore) Insurance Claims and Risk Management Consultancy, (which is presently dormant), as I am employed full time with Falconer Bryan India Pvt Ltd.

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• 1983-1985

Managing Director, J.B. Boda Offshore Surveyors & Adjusters Pvt. Ltd.

Responsible to the Group Chairman J.B. Boda Group of Companies, for the setting-up India’s first Company specializing in Energy (Onshore / Offshore Oil & Gas) Warranty Surveys and Claims Adjustment. Adjusted the SAGAR VIKAS Claim involving Blowout, Well Control, Pollution and Salvage / Sue & Labour Claims.

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• 1978-1983

Principal Surveyor – J.B. Boda Surveyors Pvt. Principal Surveyor – J.B. Boda Surveyors Pvt. LtdLtd.

Responsible to the Managing Director for various types of surveys and issuing of Reports to Clients. I was responsible for the in-house and on-board training and productivity of a team of Surveyors.

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• 1976-1978

General Manager – V.M. Salgoacar Shipyard Pvt. Ltd.

Responsible to the Group Chairman V.M Salgoacar Group, for the profitable running of the Company in respect of ship-design, shipbuilding, ship-repair and ship maintenance activities.

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• 1971-1976

Assistant Superintendent / Executive Engineer – Shipwright Workshop Bombay Port Trust

Responsible to the Shop Superintendent / Senior Executive Engineer for productivity and accident prevention of the Pattern Making, Saw Mill, Rigging, Sail-making, Boat-building, and other workshops, management of a fleet of Launches, Tugs and Barges. Statutory Surveyor under Indian Ports Act XV of 1908, for Survey and Certification of Cargo Boats for Seaworthiness, Passenger Carrying Capacity and Fitness to carry Petroleum Products. Valuation of Vessels to establish reserve price prior public auction.

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• 1968-1971

Chief Instructor – Shipwright Training School, INS ANGRE, Mumbai

Responsible for imparting theoretical and practical training to Shipwright Artificers (both Apprentice Entry and Direct Entry Graduates / Diploma Holders), in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Shipyard Practice and Workshop Technology, Paper Setter and Examiner.

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• 1965-1968

Shipwright Artificer – Indian Navy

Served on board Indian Naval Ships “KIRPAN” and “VIKRANT”. Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of various equipment including ventilation systems, pumping and flooding systems, sanitary systems, boats, dry-docking, damage control, fire-fighting and salvage operations.

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SKILLS - Other Achievements

• Appointed by Salvage Association London as “Salvage Officer” for the beaching of M.V. “REGAL SUN” off Kandla. Supervised Salvage and Wreck Removal Operations. Appointed by Insurers and Shipowners as an Accident Analyst and Average Adjuster for maritime casualties and losses. Appointed as Mediator and Arbitrator for maritime disputes arising from Salvage. Carried out third-party inspection and valuation of Ships / Offshore Structures, Risk Assessments of Shipyards and Floating Dry-docks. Loaded (on/off) Rigs on Submersibles, moved Rigs on field and ocean tows.

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SKILLS - Other Achievements

• Visiting Professor, Paper Setter and Moderator at Mumbai University in Maritime & Insurance Law for LLM Course, at Mumbai University, Lecturer at Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Mumbai, for the Extra Master’s Course, Visiting Professor at National Insurance Academy Pune for various Courses, at Maritime / Insurance Training Institutions in India and abroad, (Dubai, Teheran, Zimbabwe, Kula Lumpur, and Manila), and at K.C. Law College (for the ADR Programme).

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SKILLS - Other Achievements

• Designed and conducted Seminars and Training Programmes in Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action, Conflict Prevention / Resolution, Leadership and Teamwork, Marine Hull / Cargo Insurances, Maritime Salvage / Towage Operations, Energy Insurance (Onshore/ Offshore Oil & Gas), Valuation of Assets, etc., at various Maritime and Insurance Training Centers in India and abroad.

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SKILLS - Other Achievements

• Have co-authored a Paper on General Average, which was published in an International Law Journal of repute and have co-authored a Book on Maritime Law / Marine Insurance for Seafarers. Foreign Associate Member of the Association of Average Adjusters of United States and Fellow of the Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Adjusters - India. I am a Qualified Neuro-Linguist Practitioner, a Qualified Practitioner of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) – a Personality Type Instrument (I am an “ENFP” Type) and a Reiki Practitioner (Level 2).

• Sample Slide of Presentation on next slide.

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Professionalism =Professionalism =(Competency x Credibility)(Competency x Credibility)

Knowledge & Skills Experience & Training

BeliefsBeliefs

Values Values

Principles & AttitudesPrinciples & Attitudes

Courage of ConvictionCourage of Conviction

Congruence & ConfidenceCongruence & Confidence

Commitment to Self & to TeamsCommitment to Self & to Teams

Commitment to Company & to CustomersCommitment to Company & to Customers

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A Model of Professionalism - © Tony Fernandez 13-Jun-08