Expertise
Our personnel have extensive experience and expertise in marine claim investigations.
Most of our professional staff as well as our administration and office personnel have vast experience of living and working in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Middle East.

Capt. Malik M. Irfan, MNI
Master Mariner (UK)
HND Nautical Science (UK)
Malik irfan has Fourteen years sailing experience worked onboard Cape Size, Panamax / Handy size Bulk Carriers, Aframax tankers and General cargo ships. During sailing tenure had also dry docking experience of General Cargo vessel, Cape size/ Panamax size Bulk carriers and Aframax tanker.
Working with Alkoun Al Alamiya Co. as a Marine Surveyor since September 2012. Following jobs are performed on regular basis; Draft Survey, On Hire / Off Hire Condition & Bunker Surveys, Port Captaincy , Loading / Discharging supervision, Discharge monitoring of project cargo, Pre Purchase Condition surveys of Bulk Carrier and Tanker, Surveys pertaining to Marine Claims on behalf of P & I Clubs, Cargo damage claims on behalf of cargo underwriters, Cargo Hold inspection prior loading of bulk cargoes.

Captain Jaffar Ali,
Master Mariner
Working as Marine Surveyor, which includes port captaincy for car carriers, ships condition assessment, cargo discharge monitoring, P and I club surveys, warranty surveys, and as assistant in flag state safety statutorysurvey.
Worked for Shell Shipping UK as deck officer, including command of LNG ships from 1996 till 2014.

Captain Zafar Islam,
Master Mariner
Captain Zafar has over 18 years of onboard command experience for leading international shipping companies, including general cargo and bulk carrier vessels. Captain Zafar has also worked as a consultant at the Karachi Port Trust on ship construction, hull design and machine installation.
Since joining Alkoun Al Alamiya Co., Capt Zafar has been involved in inspections, surveys and insurance claims adjustments, covering Marine and non-Marine claims.

Captain Javed Ahmad,
Master Mariner
Captain Javed has over 19 years of onboard command experience for leading international shipping companies, including general cargo and tanker vessels.
Since joining Alkoun Al Alamiya Co., Capt Javed has been involved in inspections, surveys and insurance claims adjustments, covering Marine and non-Marine claims.

Captain Abhishekh Chaudhari
14 years wide range of experience within Sailing, International Transport and Logistics industry, Marine Surveyor & Trading with work exposure across diverse cultures in several countries.
Specific experience in Middle East, Far East Asia & India Subcontinent.
Vast experience of Chartering, Vessel operator, Containers Manufacturer/repair, Feeder Vessel operator. Marine surveyor with all categories.
As a Marine Consultant, Worked on behalf of the QATAR PETROLIUM, QSTEEL,QCHEM, instrumental in reducing huge financial loss per shipment. Loading / discharging supervision, quantity survey of Petroleum products, STEEL PRODUCTS.
Inspection of containers for various line standard for pre-shipment, post shipment, leasing and repair.
Consultancy for our clients on Charter Party disputes, Bill of Lading clauses including legal aspect of Marine and non-marine claims. Advise on intricacy of lay time calculation under different terns & condition of Charter Parties to numbers of clients.
As a Marine Surveyor, Carried out condition and pre-purchase surveys on vessels for the P&I clubs, insurance companies and clients wishing to purchase vessel.
Draft/quantity Survey for Bulk cargo & tanker.
Port Captaincy / superintendence on behalf of various shipping lines.

Abrar Ahmed,
Marine Surveyor
Mr. Abrar Ahmed joined Alkoun. in 2010 with a background of working experience with multinational inspection company Bureau Veritas.
Mr. Abrar has been involved in handling various claims covered under marine policies.

Habeeb Rahman Pathuthara,
Cargo Surveyor
Experienced in container preload/stuffing surveys and vehicle inspection.

Masood Jamal,
Marine Surveyor
Masood Jamal has experience of 10 years for carrying out Pre-shipment and pre-discharge Quantity & Quality inspection of cargo, monitoring of loading and discharging operations for dry cargoes including heavy lift project cargoes, Draft Survey, On Hire / Off Hire, Lashing & Stowage, Bunker survey, Tallying & Stockpile Control, Inspection of containers on IICL standard for pre-shipment, post shipment, leasing and repair, Stock assessment survey for warehouse & factories, financial evolution of assets / inventory.