Captain Rohit Tandon is a master mariner with around 28 years of association with the shipping industry. He stepped into the world of shipping industry in the year 1994, when he took the career of a seafarer. During his years of sailing at sea, he has served on a wide range on cargo vessels including Tankers, Bulk Carriers and Reefers. After serving as the Captain for a variety of ships, in 2007, he came to Cyprus, and took on a shore job with FML Ship Management Ltd. Fleet Management Ltd. (FML) is the one of the largest independent third-party ship management company in the world.
The company with its offices spread across the globe currently manages more than 600 ships worldwide. In Cyprus, Capt. Rohit Tandon has been handling the Complete Marine aspects incl. Quality, Safety, Operations & Insurance Departments of the company. In addition to being the General Manager for the Cyprus fleet of FML, he is also the DPA (Designated Person Ashore) & CSO (Chief Security Officer) of the company. Capt. Rohit Tandon is also a fellow member of ICS (Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers), UK and Nautical Institute and is currently pursuing a diploma in Shipping Insurance from North of England P&I. He also holds a Masters degree in Financial Management & International Trade and a Masters degree in Operational Management, from premier universities in India.
He is a supporter and promoter of shipping industry in Cyprus and the Cyprus Registry Flag for the vessels. Capt. Rohit Tandon is also an active member of Toastmasters International, a worldwide non-profit organisation, that helps people in developing their Communication and leadership skills. He is known and active member of the shipping community in Cyprus, and believes that shipping industry plays a vital role in the economic growth and development of the island.