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Thivakaren Gangatharan

Logistics SME

Background

A preeminent global logistician with 30 years of pioneering experience architecting and executing mission-critical supply chains in the world's most demanding environments. Expertise forged on the front lines of Arctic oilfields, West African deepwater operations, and Southeast Asia's complex offshore basins, where operational precision is non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Career distinguished by a proven ability to command end-to-end logistics for large-scale offshore drilling campaigns, consistently delivering flawless operational continuity for industry giants including PETRONAS, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil. Possesses deep, hands-on mastery across the entire logistics spectrum: marine operations (AHTS, PSV, Crew Boats), aviation logistics, fuel management, port and supply base setup/management, and multinational tender processes.

Core Operational Skills

  • Global & Extreme Environment Logistics
  • Upstream & Downstream Logistics Management
  • Supply Base & Port Operations Set-Up & Management
  • Marine & Aviation Operations (Vessels, Helicopters)
  • Tendering, Contracting & Negotiation (ACV $20M - $67M
  • Compliance & Standards (IOGP, MARPOL, IMO, ISPS)
  • Logistics Training & Coaching (Certified Trainer)

Key Expertise

  • Upstream & Downstream (Production, Commissioning, Construction & Drilling Campaign)
  • Custom Clearance & Documentation Compliance (International)
  • Supply Base & Port Operations
  • Marine Vessel Coordination (Chartering & Operations)
  • Helicopter Operations & POB Management
  • Fuel Management (MGO, JET A1)
  • Tendering, Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management
  • HSE Compliance & Major Emergency Management

Thiva is a leader who doesn't just manage logistics; he engineers reliability for the world's most ambitious energy projects.

Notable Projects

  • Shell’s Hijacking of Forcados Terminal (2006–2009)
  • TotalEnergies Nigeria OFON 2 (Construction & Commissioning Campaign) (2013–2015)
  • ExxonMobil Point Thomson Project - Arctic Mega-Projects (2016)
  • TotalEnergies Myanmar (Badamyar Phase 1 Drilling) (2016–2017)
  • Petronas Carigali Myanmar (IOR7, Infill Drilling) (2017–2021)
  • TotalEnergies Mozambique Evacuation – Afungi Peninsula 20B LNG Project (2021)
  • TotalEnergies Nigeria Port Overhaul & Bonga Anti-Piracy Logistics Plan (2021)
  • Polaris Laboratories (Global Logistics Training) (2022–2023)
  • Ventris Energy (Multi-Rig Campaign) (2024)

More About Thivakaren

Seasoned logistician leader with 30 years of frontline experience delivering mission-critical supply chain solutions across the world's most challenging environments - from Arctic oilfields to West African Deepwater operations. Thiva has been built on successfully managing complex logistics for large-scale offshore projects where failure is not an option. He brings comprehensive expertise across marine operations, aviation logistics, fuel management, and port operations, all grounded in an uncompromising safety culture. Fully versed in SHELL, EXXONMOBIL, REPSOL, TOTALENERGIES, PETRONAS PPGUA/PPS, IOGP, MARPOL, IMO, and ISPS standards, Thiva specialise in creating robust logistics frameworks that ensure operational continuity while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance. What sets him apart is his ability to lead multicultural teams, optimise operations under extreme constraints, and deliver reliable results in the harshest working conditions - turning logistical challenges into competitive advantages for the business.

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