About Us

Who We Are

SMC is a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds ranging from experienced maritime and naval experts to engineers from various disciplines, including civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronic, and marine engineering. Our team also includes information technology experts and academicians from environmental, applied sciences, and humanities fields.

Based in Southampton, UK, SMC operates globally through our extensive network of partners located in Rotterdam, Gibraltar, Panama, Vancouver, Toronto, New Orleans, Singapore, Malaysia, Piraeus, Fujairah, Balboa, Trinidad & Tobago, Paranagua, Amsterdam, and other strategic ports worldwide.

Today, SMC offers and serves in more than ten disciplines across the industry, including:

We provide complete lifecycle solutions, from conceptualization to realization, delivering value at each stage of the project. SMC strives to deliver operational excellence, meeting or exceeding our commitments to clients. We aim to achieve integrated profitable growth through superior customer service, innovation, quality, and commitment.

Our Team

Capt. Munish Bhardwaj

Founder and Director

Munish has an exceptional track record in the maritime industry with 27 years of experience from sailing onboard oil and product tankers, managing a fleet of cruise ships, Maritime Education and Training to Safety Audits and Surveys.

Started Solent Marine Consultants to ensure that the ships operate safely, responsibly and in compliance with the industry norms and standards, where we can work diligently to tackle the most pressing regulatory, technical and operational challenges that our clients are facing to streamline processes and improve safety.

Munish is passionate about the technological developments in the maritime industry and the changing regulations in shaping the industry in the future

Capt. Silvain Devaraj

Consultant/Surveyor/Auditor

Capt. Devaraj is a dynamic mariner with experience of over 20 years at sea on Crude/Chemical/ Product tankers, Bulk/Container carriers and OSV. This extensive experience includes more than 9 years in command, where he was a Master on VLCC and product tankers.

Having spent an extraordinary career at sea, Capt. Devaraj is passionate about regulatory compliance, risk assessments, safe operations and safety awareness in the maritime industry.

Adding to Capt. Devaraj’s credentials, he has successfully completed Internal Auditor courses, certified by DNV.

Capt. Solanki

Maritime Consultant

Capt. Solanki is a distinguished maritime professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 17 years at sea, including 6 years in command on various merchant ships. His extensive sea-based experience is complemented by a robust career in maritime education, training, and consultancy. Capt. Solanki holds a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and an M.Sc. in Maritime Affairs, reflecting his deep academic and practical expertise in the maritime field.

In addition to his sea-based experience, Capt. Solanki has significantly contributed to the development and management of Inland Waterway Transportation systems in India. He has been instrumental in the conceptualization, development, and realization of projects under the World Bank-funded "Jal Marg Vikas Project," focusing on market and business development, dredging contracts, and capacity building. His role as Project Director at the National Inland Navigation Institute highlights his commitment to enhancing the inland waterway transport sector.

Capt. Solanki's current roles include serving as the Managing Director of Spring Professional Services Pvt. Ltd., where he oversees multidisciplinary activities related to inland waterway transportation and maritime sectors. His global connections and consultancy roles with MOL India Ltd. and the World Bank further underscore his expertise and dedication to the maritime industry. He continues to strive for operational excellence, aiming to deliver superior customer service, innovation, and quality in all his endeavors.

Mr. Sandeep K. Sharma

IT Head

Mr. Sandeep K. Sharma , founder of Webcodeft technologies Pvt. Ltd. , Educomp Solutions and Webcode Labs.

He has done B.Tech in CSE in Year 2007 and Holding the Microsoft Certification in International Software Testing Qualifications Board ( ISTQB) .He is a founder of three companies and also working as a IT Head with SMC .

Capt. Vik

Technical Director

Capt. Vik is a distinguished maritime professional with over 20 years of experience serving as a deck officer and Master in reputable shipping companies such as Burak GmbH, Dole Reefer Ships, K-Line, Fleet Management, P&O Bulk Carriers, and Great Circle Shipping. His career also includes significant academic contributions as the Head of Maritime at Liverpool John Moores University and Lowestoft College in the United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Capt. Patra has made substantial contributions to ship ownership, maritime training, and capacity building. He has trained approximately 5,000 officers for the merchant navy, initiated programs to uplift fishermen in Odisha, and collaborated internationally to boost maritime capabilities. His efforts led to the establishment of a DG Shipping approved training center at Centurion University, nurturing cadets for promising maritime futures. Capt. Patra has also developed training programs for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and has been actively involved in enhancing maritime training and education globally.

Capt. Patra's educational background is equally impressive, with qualifications in nautical science from the Australian Maritime College and the Warsash Maritime Academy, along with master's degrees in International Business & Commercial Law from Liverpool John Moores University and Ship & Shipping Management from Southampton Solent University. His visionary leadership continues to shape the future of the maritime industry, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to capacity building, skill development, and innovation in the sector.

Global Network of Surveyors

Consultancy relating to all maritime related matters

Surveys, audits and inspections

Develop and deliver maritime training courses. Provide UK higher education consultancy and Facilitate maritime education and training towards UK CoC courses

Bespoke training course as per the demand of our clients can be developed and delivered

Why SMC?

What sets us apart from similar services is that we offer a flat price rate per service that is desired by clients. Our cost efficient price structure and long term partnership with strategic organizations have kept us at the forefront of the marine industry.

Customer satisfaction is our priority and motto. Whenever you require any maritime related services, please contact us for efficient handling of the job, big/small or complex. We are committed to provide exceptional quality service to your best satisfaction.

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