Fawaz Kuwaiti

Responsible for all activities within EMERGE, including sales, marketing, service design, delivery and quality.
Responsible for management of all internal activities including, P&L, legal formalities, KPI, and Procedures.
Developing the client base through marketing activities, and sales through connections and cold calling, Forming alliances, obtaining certification and authorizations.
Carrying out Consultancy, Advisory, Auditing, and Training activities.

Company Activities:
Continuous Improvement
Marine Related Project Management and Consultancy.
Maritime Standards and Management System Support (ISM, ISPS, MLC).
Strategic Management Systems built on ISO Standard Requirements.
ISO System Support. (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22001, ISO 22717 (GMP), ISO 31000, ISO 27001, ISO 28001, ISO 51000)
IIP Leadership and Performance Framework Support.

Head QHSSE, Risk management, Business Continuity, Sustainability and Marine Insurance Manager, Deputy CSO Deputy DPA
ADAMS OFFSHORE WLL and ADAMS group related companies
2015 February to Present.

Responsibilities;
Reporting to the GM/COO, Responsible for the implementation, and development of all Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (QHSSE) system activities including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISM, ISPS, and MLC management systems, also responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance to IMCA, IMO(Statutory), Flag, Class, and internal policies.
Full ownership of development, implementation, monitoring and management of; QMS, HSE, Manuals, Policies, Procedures, Forms, Records, Audits, Management Review, Risk Assessments, Accident/Incident/Near miss, LTA, QHSE Meetings, Drills, Permit Systems, Change Management, Motivation, NC Handling, Planning, Continuous improvement, goal setting and monitoring, Customer Satisfaction, stakeholder management, and External Certification.

Working closely with the GM, COO, and the senior department heads including; DPA, CSO, Technical, Operations, HR, Crewing, Contracting, and Purchasing, on department and companywide improvements, establishments of policies and procedures, and working closely with and advising on daily activities and projects.
Additionally carrying out management system related consultation for other companies in the group.
Heading the Marine Insurance activities for ADAMS OFFSHORE and ADAMS group.

Achievements/highlights:
2019 ADAMS: As part of a team, planned and implemented companywide cost optimization initiatives.
2018 ADAMS: Assigned responsibility for IKTIVA related activities.
2018 ADAMS: Developed and actively implemented Procedures for sale and deactivation of vessels, including stakeholder management.
2018 ADAMS: Designed, implemented and rolled out Cyber Security Procedures in coordination with IT department.
2017 ADAMS: Implemented a Code of Conduct Policy for the organization governing behavior onshore and offshore.
2017 ADAMS: Implemented an organization-wide culture change to risk-based thinking and systems approach.
2017 ADAMS: Led ADMAS OFFSHORE to becoming the first company in the world to receive the ABS Marine Safety & Quality Management Certificate of Company Compliance in accordance with the 2015 revision of ISO 9001 standard.
2017 ADAMS: Upgraded IMCA membership for AOWLL to include Diving and ROV membership.
2017 ADAMS: Developed from the ground up, implemented and managed ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems for ADAMS OFFSHORE WLL, added Management of Operation of Diving Services to the scope of ISO 9001, and successfully migrated the ISO 9001 system for all ADAMS related group to the 2015 version of the standard. and at the same time reducing the size of the system documentation by 50%
2016 ADAMS: Developed and upgraded procedures related to internal inspection, internal audit, certificate tracking, and risk assessments. Resulted so far, in less client inspection findings, and quicker on hire for the vessels, no external certification body NC’s raised for the year compared to 6 the previous year, significant drop in incidents from 37 to 16 in 2016 compared to 2015 and no LTA for the year, compared to 2 previous year.
2016 ADAMS: Aided in the enhancement of the Planned Maintenance Systems performance for the Vessels and the diving equipment.
2016 ADAMS: Developed and delivered four internal courses related to Safety Management, Security Management, Wire Rope integrity, and Confined Space Entry.
2016 ADAMS: Developed and implemented initial company procedures and management systems related to ISO 9001 and MLC for ADAMS CREWING LIMITED, 2nd Quarter 2016.

Country Manager (District Bahrain), and Deputy District Manager (North GCC District)
DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) (Presently DNVGL)
2004 August to 2015 February.

Responsibilities;
Reporting to North GCC District Manager.
General management of all commercial and operational activities in Bahrain and East coast of Saudi, including P&L ownership, budgeting, cost control, hourly rate control, and KPI building and follow up.
Responsible for internal audits and follow up of local and corporate QHSE related activities.
Responsible for work distribution and chargability in Bahrain and east coast of Saudi Arabia.
Responsible for leading business development activities in Bahrain and east coast of Saudi Arabia, by assessing market trends, scouting for commercial opportunities, following up on leads, establishing relationships with potential customers and stakeholders and exercising relationship, trust and education based selling and responsible for the CRM system. Additionally as Deputy District Manager assisting other Country Managers in their business development efforts.
Responsible for Customer Service activities, customer conflict resolution, complaint handling, retention of customers, and increasing sales with existing customers.
Responsible for special event and environmental event management.
Responsible for all employee and HR related activities including; Motivation, Performance Monitoring, Mentoring, Coaching, on job training and development of employees including engineers, auditors, inspectors and consultants.
Survey and Project management of; Surveys, Renewal, Dry docking, Life extensions, newbuilding’s, conversions, CAP (Condition Assessment Steel and Structures Specialist), Machinery and hull installations, repairs and modifications, Electrical system Survey and comisions, Statutory Surveys including SOLAS, MARPOL, LOADLINE, (Navigation, Lifesaving, fire fighting, fire prevention, Pollution Prevention, Environment protection, Stability, Manning, Electrical installations, Accommodation, Sanitary Arrangements, Galley Arrangements, Emergency Preparedness amongst others, for all vessel types including Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, GAS Tankers (LNG & LPG), Car carriers, Container Vessels, Bulk Carriers, MOU (Mobile Offshore Units) High Speed Light Craft, Offshore Support Vessels, Tugs and Barges.
Lead Auditor: ISM (International Safety Management) and ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) Audits. Carrying out audits onboard vessels as well as Company Audits and Port Audits.
MLC Inspector: ILO Maritime Labor Convention.
Approval of Service Suppliers Specialist for Fire fighting Systems, Radio Equipment Service Firms, Life saving Systems, UTM (Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (NDT)).
BAHRAIN: 2012-01-01 to 2015-02-15; Bahrain Country Manager, and Deputy District Manager (North GCC).
BAHRAIN: 2006-07-15 to 2012-01-01; Group Leader, Deputy Country Manager, Ships in Operation Senior Surveyor (All Ship Types) Customer Service manager, ISM & ISPS Auditor, MLC inspector, Approval of Service Suppliers Responsible, & Condition Assessment Program (CAP) Consultant.

Achivements:
2014 DNVGL: Transferred 7 vessels to DNVGL class from competitors making the total 17 compared to 2 at the beginning of my assignment as country manager.
2014 DNV/DNVGL: Led the district through a major merger. Bahrain was the first country in Middle East to complete the merger, cross train surveyors, and get the Bahrain Flag authorization.
2013 DNV: Improved results of people satisfaction survey results of 2013 for Bahrain by 15 % compared with 2012 with results 7.7% higher than DNV average worldwide.
2012 DNV: exceed the Annual budgeted Revenue by 59 % for the station, and exceeded the budgeted profit by 198% for the year.

Sponsored by United Arab Shipping Company for Marine Engineering.

Attended Maine Maritime Academy regimented program, for Marine Engineering Technology, minored in business management and Sailed with company and training vessels.

Was elected as the international student representative in the student body, Maine Maritime Academy.

Completed United States Coast Guard Examinations