Abhijit Palande
About Abhijit Palande
Abhijit Palande serves as the Commercial Director for the Pacific region at Norvic Shipping International Ltd. He has extensive experience in the shipping industry, having held various roles in companies such as Siva Shipping and Platina Bulkers.
Current Role at Norvic Shipping International Ltd.
Abhijit Palande serves as the Commercial Director - Pacific at Norvic Shipping International Ltd. His tenure began in 2020 and continues to the present. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial operations and strategic initiatives within the Pacific region, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience in Shipping Industry
Abhijit Palande has extensive experience in the shipping industry. He worked at Siva Shipping as a Chartering Manager from 2009 to 2012, followed by a role as Vice President at Siva Bulk from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Head Shipping at Platina Bulkers Pte Ltd from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Chartering Executive at British Marine plc from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Qualifications
Abhijit Palande earned a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering from BITS Pilani, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in the shipping industry.
Leadership Roles at Norvic Shipping
Prior to his current position, Abhijit Palande held multiple leadership roles at Norvic Shipping International Ltd. He served as Head Chartering India from 2017 to 2019, where he managed chartering operations. He then transitioned to the role of Director for a brief period from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing his leadership experience within the company.