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Capt. Atul Vatsa
Senior Consultant & Master Mariner
IMC Representative in India and Far East
Mobile: +65 91251232
avatsa@independentmaritime.com
Capt. Atul Vatsa
Senior Consultant & Master Mariner
IMC Representative in India and Far East
Mobile: +65 91251232
avatsa@independentmaritime.com
Southport CT - New York Region
2425 Post Road, Suite 101, Southport, CT 06890
+1-203-256-1000 (available 24/7 - Emergency number)
24 Hour Emergency Line +1 203-256-1000
Mobile: +207-479-1914
Prentice (Skip) Strong
Marine Surveyor and Consultant
View Full Resume:
- ‣ USCG Unlimited Master license
‣ Federal and State 1st class pilotage endorsements
‣ Total of 35 years of seagoing experience. 3 years as Master of US Flag tankers and 24 years as full time pilot/docking pilot in Maine
‣ 12 years of experience as an independent expert witness on navigation and pilotage issues
‣ Captain of SS Cherry Valley in 1994 during the rescue of tug J.A. Oregon and barge Poseidon during a tropical storm, which ultimately resulted in the largest pure marine salvage award in US history to that point in time
‣ Recipient of the American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy in 1995
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