SHAMO MUSAYEV
Baku
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Recent graduate with solid research, technical, and problem-solving capabilities. Consistently meets organizational needs through detail-oriented practices and effective pressure management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master
MG Shipping 4 Co. Ltd
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated M/V Alisuvar Mammadov, a general cargo vessel with capacity of 6,933 tons.
- Navigated vessels safely through various marine environments and weather conditions.
- Managed crew operations, ensuring compliance with maritime laws and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational readiness.
- Developed voyage plans, optimizing routes for efficiency and fuel consumption.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare crew for potential maritime incidents.
- Communicated effectively with port authorities regarding vessel schedules and docking procedures.
- Trained junior crew members on navigation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of navigational activities, weather conditions, and crew performance.
- Adhered to international maritime laws when entering foreign waters.
- Performed periodic tests on radio communications systems.
- Maintained logbooks detailing daily events during a voyage.
- Ensured proper functioning of navigational aids such as radar systems or GPS units.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of ship equipment and machinery.
- Kept updated charts of marine areas for use in navigation.
- Communicated orders to deckhands regarding steering, speed control, anchoring, mooring.
- Developed efficient sailing plans for voyage durations based on weather conditions and sea traffic patterns.
- Managed crewmembers in accordance with maritime labor laws.
- Conducted drills to prepare crew for emergency situations such as fire or man overboard scenarios.
- Provided instruction on safety procedures while onboard the vessel.
- Established communication protocols between shore-based personnel and the vessel's crew members.
- Assessed environmental factors that could affect a voyage's success.
- Calculated fuel consumption levels to determine necessary refueling stops.
- Checked areas available to guests to ensure cleanliness and appropriate set up.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Welcomed customers to establishment and offered assistance with issues.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Determined ship course and location using celestial markers to back up navigation equipment and software systems.
- Measured depth of ocean waters and assessed operating conditions using equipment.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Organized transit and customer clearances and sought permits to enter specific water territories.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
Master
DOA Maritime LTD
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated M/v Doa Story, a general cargo vessel with a capacity of 2497/4195 tons.
- Navigated vessels safely through various marine environments and weather conditions.
- Managed crew operations, ensuring compliance with maritime laws and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational readiness.
- Developed voyage plans, optimizing routes for efficiency and fuel consumption.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare crew for potential maritime incidents.
- Communicated effectively with port authorities regarding vessel schedules and docking procedures.
- Trained junior crew members on navigation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of navigational activities, weather conditions, and crew performance.
- Adhered to international maritime laws when entering foreign waters.
- Performed periodic tests on radio communications systems.
- Maintained logbooks detailing daily events during a voyage.
- Ensured proper functioning of navigational aids such as radar systems or GPS units.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of ship equipment and machinery.
- Kept updated charts of marine areas for use in navigation.
- Communicated orders to deckhands regarding steering, speed control, anchoring, mooring.
- Developed efficient sailing plans for voyage durations based on weather conditions and sea traffic patterns.
- Managed crewmembers in accordance with maritime labor laws.
- Conducted drills to prepare crew for emergency situations such as fire or man overboard scenarios.
- Provided instruction on safety procedures while onboard the vessel.
- Established communication protocols between shore-based personnel and the vessel's crew members.
- Assessed environmental factors that could affect a voyage's success.
- Calculated fuel consumption levels to determine necessary refueling stops.
- Checked areas available to guests to ensure cleanliness and appropriate set up.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Welcomed customers to establishment and offered assistance with issues.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Determined ship course and location using celestial markers to back up navigation equipment and software systems.
- Measured depth of ocean waters and assessed operating conditions using equipment.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Organized transit and customer clearances and sought permits to enter specific water territories.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
Master
Boulvar Baku
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Operated M/v Mirvari, a passenger ship with a capacity of 844 passengers in Baku Bay.
- Navigated routes across Caspian Sea, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
- Monitored vessel performance and safety protocols to maintain operational integrity.
- Coordinated passenger services and logistics for enhanced travel experiences.
- Navigated vessels safely through various marine environments and weather conditions.
- Managed crew operations, ensuring compliance with maritime laws and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational readiness.
- Developed voyage plans, optimizing routes for efficiency and fuel consumption.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare crew for potential maritime incidents.
- Communicated effectively with port authorities regarding vessel schedules and docking procedures.
- Trained junior crew members on navigation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of navigational activities, weather conditions, and crew performance.
- Adhered to international maritime laws when entering foreign waters.
- Performed periodic tests on radio communications systems.
- Maintained logbooks detailing daily events during a voyage.
- Ensured proper functioning of navigational aids such as radar systems or GPS units.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of ship equipment and machinery.
- Kept updated charts of marine areas for use in navigation.
- Communicated orders to deckhands regarding steering, speed control, anchoring, mooring.
- Developed efficient sailing plans for voyage durations based on weather conditions and sea traffic patterns.
- Managed crewmembers in accordance with maritime labor laws.
- Conducted drills to prepare crew for emergency situations such as fire or man overboard scenarios.
- Provided instruction on safety procedures while onboard the vessel.
- Established communication protocols between shore-based personnel and the vessel's crew members.
- Assessed environmental factors that could affect a voyage's success.
- Calculated fuel consumption levels to determine necessary refueling stops.
- Checked areas available to guests to ensure cleanliness and appropriate set up.
- Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
- Welcomed customers to establishment and offered assistance with issues.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Determined ship course and location using celestial markers to back up navigation equipment and software systems.
- Measured depth of ocean waters and assessed operating conditions using equipment.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Organized transit and customer clearances and sought permits to enter specific water territories.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
Master
Eylem Shipping inc
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Operated M/V Eylem bulk carrier with capacity of 16,213/9,978 tons across Atlantic Ocean, Black Sea, Marmara Sea, and Mediterranean Sea.
- Commanded general cargo vessels in Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, ensuring safe navigation and adherence to maritime regulations.
- Conducted detailed voyage planning using ECDIS, GPS, radar, and AIS systems to optimize routes and minimize delays.
- Supervised cargo operations including loading, stowage, securing, and discharge for safety compliance with applicable codes.
- Maintained communication with shipping agents, port authorities, and cargo surveyors to facilitate efficient port operations.
- Managed crew duties, performance monitoring, safety drills, and compliance with STCW requirements.
- Performed regular safety inspections, emergency response training, and environmental audits onboard.
- Ensured accurate ship documentation completion including logbooks and statutory certificates.
Chief off
GN group Aynur Shipping
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Oversaw operations of M/V Lady Ayan, a general cargo ship of 5,211 GT and 2,999 NT.
- Acted as the second-in-command on board, directly supporting the Master in vessel operations, navigation, and safety management.
- Planned and supervised all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, lashing, and discharge, ensuring adherence to cargo plans and international regulations (IMDG, SOLAS, Cargo Securing Manual).
- Managed the deck crew and assigned daily tasks related to ship maintenance, mooring/unmooring, watchkeeping, and safety routines.
- Prepared and monitored ballast water operations, ensuring vessel stability and compliance with international environmental standards (Ballast Water Management Convention).
- Conducted voyage planning and assisted in safe navigation using ECDIS, radar, GPS, and paper charts, especially in congested and restricted waters of the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Maintained and updated safety and firefighting equipment, conducted regular drills (fire, abandon ship, man overboard, etc.) as per ISM Code.
- Ensured compliance with MARPOL requirements for waste management, emissions control, and record keeping.
- Prepared cargo documentation, checklists, and reports in coordination with agents, surveyors, and port authorities.
- Supervised the maintenance of deck machinery, mooring equipment, and navigational aids.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior officers and cadets onboard.
Chief Off
Palmali Shipping Co. LTD
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated M/v Palmali Confidence, a dry cargo vessel with capacity of 6,933/5,684 tons.
- Acted as the second-in-command on board, directly supporting the Master in vessel operations, navigation, and safety management.
- Planned and supervised all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, lashing, and discharge, ensuring adherence to cargo plans and international regulations (IMDG, SOLAS, Cargo Securing Manual).
- Managed the deck crew and assigned daily tasks related to ship maintenance, mooring/unmooring, watchkeeping, and safety routines.
- Prepared and monitored ballast water operations, ensuring vessel stability and compliance with international environmental standards (Ballast Water Management Convention).
- Conducted voyage planning and assisted in safe navigation using ECDIS, radar, GPS, and paper charts, especially in congested and restricted waters of the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Maintained and updated safety and firefighting equipment, conducted regular drills (fire, abandon ship, man overboard, etc.) as per ISM Code.
- Ensured compliance with MARPOL requirements for waste management, emissions control, and record keeping.
- Prepared cargo documentation, checklists, and reports in coordination with agents, surveyors, and port authorities.
- Supervised the maintenance of deck machinery, mooring equipment, and navigational aids.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior officers and cadets onboard.
Chief Off
Palmali Shipping Co. LTD
05.2016 - 12.2016
- M/v Zeynalabdin Tagiyev, Dry Cargo Vessel, 6933/5684
- Acted as the second-in-command on board, directly supporting the Master in vessel operations, navigation, and safety management.
- Planned and supervised all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, lashing, and discharge, ensuring adherence to cargo plans and international regulations (IMDG, SOLAS, Cargo Securing Manual).
- Managed the deck crew and assigned daily tasks related to ship maintenance, mooring/unmooring, watchkeeping, and safety routines.
- Prepared and monitored ballast water operations, ensuring vessel stability and compliance with international environmental standards (Ballast Water Management Convention).
- Conducted voyage planning and assisted in safe navigation using ECDIS, radar, GPS, and paper charts, especially in congested and restricted waters of the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Maintained and updated safety and firefighting equipment, conducted regular drills (fire, abandon ship, man overboard, etc.) as per ISM Code.
- Ensured compliance with MARPOL requirements for waste management, emissions control, and record keeping.
- Prepared cargo documentation, checklists, and reports in coordination with agents, surveyors, and port authorities.
- Supervised the maintenance of deck machinery, mooring equipment, and navigational aids.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior officers and cadets onboard.
Chief Officer
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Co
Azerbaijan
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Operated m/v Fizuli and managed cargo logistics efficiently.
- Acted as the second-in-command on board, directly supporting the Master in vessel operations, navigation, and safety management.
- Planned and supervised all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, lashing, and discharge, ensuring adherence to cargo plans and international regulations (IMDG, SOLAS, Cargo Securing Manual).
- Managed the deck crew and assigned daily tasks related to ship maintenance, mooring/unmooring, watchkeeping, and safety routines.
- Prepared and monitored ballast water operations, ensuring vessel stability and compliance with international environmental standards (Ballast Water Management Convention).
- Conducted voyage planning and assisted in safe navigation using ECDIS, radar, GPS, and paper charts, especially in congested and restricted waters of the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Maintained and updated safety and firefighting equipment, conducted regular drills (fire, abandon ship, man overboard, etc.) as per ISM Code.
- Ensured compliance with MARPOL requirements for waste management, emissions control, and record keeping.
- Prepared cargo documentation, checklists, and reports in coordination with agents, surveyors, and port authorities.
- Supervised the maintenance of deck machinery, mooring equipment, and navigational aids.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior officers and cadets onboard.
2nd Officer
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Co
Baku
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Prepared navigation charts and plotted courses to assist during voyages.
- Monitored vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Coordinated effective communication and task execution among crew members.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions to maintain crew readiness.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Provided accurate weather and route updates to support Captain's decision-making.
- Oversaw maintenance of life-saving equipment, guaranteeing operational readiness.
- Reported incidents or irregularities to Captain immediately upon discovery.
Education
Bachelor degree - Marine engineering & shipping-ship navigation
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy
07.2008
Skills
- Voyage planning and navigational safety
- Cargo operations and equipment inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership and crew training
- Emergency management and risk assessment
- Communication skills
- Performance monitoring and logbook maintenance
- Time management
- Troubleshooting and conflict resolution
- Environmental awareness
Next Of Kin
Musayev Vafa, Wife, Ganja ave. Home 30, app. 26, Baku, Azerbaijan
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/08/86
- Nationality: Azerbaijan
- Marital Status: married
Certification
- Master on ships of 3000 gross tonnage or more, Republic of Azerbaijan, 000365/23, 04/06/23, 02/14/28, None
- GMDSS General Operator, DQ-0243-20, 12/08/20, 12/08/25, Republic of Azerbaijan State Maritime and Port Agency
- Radar, ARPA, bridge teamwork and search and rescue, SQ-0285-20, 12/03/20, 12/03/25
- Training in Advanced Fire Fighting, SJ-0238-23, 02/17/23, 02/02/28
- Ship Safety Officer, RS-0015-20, 11/03/20, 11/03/25
- Ship Security Officer, SG-0252-20, 11/19/20, 11/19/25
- Ship Security-related familiarization security-awareness training, SI-2266-19, 10/03/19, 10/03/24
- Training for seafarers with designated security duties, SH-1304-19, 10/02/19, 10/02/24
- International safety management code, SP-0435-23, 02/14/23, 01/27/28
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Boats other than fast rescue boats, SL-0521-23, 02/13/23, 01/26/28
- Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes, SK-0124-23, 02/17/23, 01/18/28
- Ship Handling and Manoeuvring, SV-0030-23, 01/30/23, 01/19/28
- Bridge Resource Management, SW-0061-23, 02/08/23, 01/13/28
- Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), SZ-0096-23, 01/31/23, 01/13/28
- Personal survival techniques, Fire prevention and fire fighting, Elementary first aid, Personal safety and social responsibilities, SO-0895-23, 02/23/23, 02/03/28
- Medical First Aid, SN-0524-20, 12/04/20, 11/13/25
- Medical Care on Board, SM-0081-23, 02/06/23, 02/03/28
- Updating, XS-0103-23, 02/21/23, 02/14/28
- Leadership and Teamwork, DL-1401-22, 08/31/22, 07/29/27
- Crowd management training, SC-0169-22, 09/06/22, 08/22/27
- Medical Certificate of Seafarers, 08/14/24, 08/14/26
- Yellow vaccine, 301365, 07/30/18, permanent, Iskenderun, Turkey
Biometrics
Male, 170, 75, 40, Brown
Previous Experience
- M/v Zeynalabdin Tagiyev, Palmali Shipping Co. LTD, Dry Cargo Vessel, 6933/5684, Chief Off, 05/02/16, 12/11/16, Atlantic Ocean, Black sea, Azov sea, marmara, Mediterranean sea, North sea, Baltic sea
- M/v Palmali Confidence, Palmali Shipping Co. LTD, Dry Cargo Vessel, 6933/5684, Chief Off, 06/03/17, 03/25/18, Atlantic Ocean, Black sea, Azov sea, marmara, Mediterranean sea, North sea, Baltic sea
- M/v Lady Ayan, Panama, GN group Aynur Shipping, General Cargo, 5211/2999, Chief off, 07/05/18, 11/25/18, Atlantic Ocean, Black sea, Azov sea, marmara, Mediterranean sea, North sea, Baltic sea
- M/v Eylem, Panama, Eylem Shipping inc, Bulk Carrier, 16213/9978, Chief off, 02/14/19, 06/07/19, Atlantic Ocean, Black sea, Marmara sea, Mediterranean sea
- M/v Mirvari, Azerbaijan, Boulvar Baku, Passenger ship, 844/844, Master, 10/05/21, 05/28/23, Caspian sea Baku bay
- M/v Doa Story, DOA Maritime LTD, General Cargo, 2497/4195, Master, 08/24/23, 03/30/24, Black sea, Mediterranean sea
- M/v Alisuvar Mammadov, MG Shipping 4 Co. Ltd, General Cargo, 6933/5684, Master, 11/19/24, 04/30/25, Black sea, Mediterranean sea
Language
Russian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Master
MG Shipping 4 Co. Ltd
11.2024 - 04.2025
Master
DOA Maritime LTD
08.2023 - 03.2024
Master
Boulvar Baku
10.2021 - 05.2023
Master
Eylem Shipping inc
02.2019 - 06.2019
Chief off
GN group Aynur Shipping
07.2018 - 11.2018
Chief Off
Palmali Shipping Co. LTD
06.2017 - 03.2018
Chief Off
Palmali Shipping Co. LTD
05.2016 - 12.2016
Chief Officer
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Co
09.2013 - 02.2015
2nd Officer
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Co
05.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor degree - Marine engineering & shipping-ship navigation
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy