1. Curriculum Vitae
Capt. NIZAR TOUNSI .
Nationality : Tunisian
Residence : 20 Rue Madjerda Bardo - 2000 - Tunis - Tunisia
Mobile Phone : (+ 216) 98 745 105 / Home Phone (+ 216) 71 511 069.
E-mail Address : nizar.tounsi@gmail.com
OBJECTIVES:
To find a challenging position in the Oil & Gas industry (Onshore / Offshore) that meets my
competencies,
capabilities, skills, education and experience, and to achieve company goals and create mutual
benefits.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL PROFILE
 Twenty years in senior positions in Marine management trade.
 Good experience in FPSO conversion and integration works.
 Master mariner foreign going, 1st class (unlimited) with twelve years in the Oil production
industry as offshore installation manager (OIM) on board FPSO.
 Responsible and adaptable, with good leadership qualities and able to communicate with
and report to all levels within an organization as well as within teams.
 Strong personal and interpersonal skills.
 Sustained exposure to multicultural environment.
 Good team member as well as team builder.
 Genuinely committed to ensuring a safe and efficient operation in all aspects.
 Dependable, reliable and honest.
EDUCATION
Sept 1991 / June 1992 Tunisian Naval Academy 1st Class Master Diploma
Sept 1987 / June 1989 Tunisian Naval Academy 1st Class Mate Diploma
Sept 1985 / June 1987 University education Tunisian DESS
QUALIFICATION& CERTIFICATES
 Certificate of Competency as Master First Class of Merchant Marine.
 Endorsement attesting the issuance of a certificate of competency: Master on
Ships of 3000 Gross tonnage or more (STCW): Valid until 31/12/2016.
 Offshore installation management legislation (UK).
 NEEBOSH International certificate (UK).
 OSHAS 18001 Lead auditor (DNV & IRCA) (UK).
 Maritime Auditor / Lead Auditor (Warsash Maritime academy UK).
 Major Emergency Management (OPITO-certificate) (UK).
 Oil spill response/ On-Scene commander (OPITO-certificate) (UK).
 Designated Person Ashore DPA (ISM code) (UK).

2. TRAININGS AND COURSES
 Field processing and surface production facilities
 Process and safety control for oil production facilities
 Water Management course
 Reserve Estimate & Risk Analysis for oil field
 FPSO Training course
 Functional safety in operation ( IEC 61511)
 Risk assessment / HAZOP
 Accident investigation
 Control Of Substance Hazardous To Health (COSHH)
 Oil Spill Clearance Course
 Ship Security Officer (STCW)
 BOSIET & HUET (OPITO certificate)
 Stop card system training
 Manned Model course (STCW)
 Radar and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Training Certificate (STCW)
 Oil Tanker Specialized Training Certificate (STCW)
 Crude Oil Washing / Inert Gas Systems
 Advanced Fire Fighting Training Course Certificate(STCW)
 Bridge Resource Management
 Bridge team management
 GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate(STCW)
 1st Class Master Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
DATE POSITION EMPLOYER
o Nov 2013 to present OIM & Captain (FPSO BERTAM) Lundin Malaysia BV
o April 2013 to Nov 2013 Senior Marine surveyor Inter sea Maghreb
o Jan 2013 to April 2013 SIMOPS Coordinator VAALCO GABON
o June 2005 to August 2012 OIM & Captain (FPSO IKDAM) Lundin Tunisia B.V
o Sept 2002 to May 2005 Marine Superintendent/Deputy OIM Lundin Netherland
B.V
o June 2000 to June 2002 Operations Manager Tunisia Seaways
o Jan 1997 to May 2000 Chief Officer PETRONAV
o June 1994 to Dec 1996 Chief Officer CMN Ltd
o Dec 1992 to May 1994 Second Mate Gabes Chimie Transport GCT
o Dec 1989 to March 1991 Deck Cadet /3rd Mate CTN (Cie. Tunisienne de
navigation)
OTHER SKILLS
 OPITO Standard Offshore Survival Certificate
 (M.O.M.E.) Management of Major Emergencies (OPTIO)
 Various Permit to Work / Offshore Safe System of Work
 OIL Spill Awareness and response training (Team leader)
 OSHAS 18001 / ISO 9001 Implementation and auditing
 AMOS MMS system programming and implementation
 Excellent spoken/written English and French

3.  Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and, power point & Microsoft project
WORK HISTORY& ACHIEVEMENTS
November 2013 to present
Captain andOIM on boardFPSOBERTAM
Captain/OIM with Lundin Malaysia on board FPSO BERTAM, in the conversion phase at Singapore shipyard.
My actual task is to provide support to the FPSO conversion team within the Lundin operations and
development department.
Provide input to support the installation and commissioning of the refurbished systems within the shipyard.
Provide support for the preparation of all operations documentation, procedures and training to prepare the
FPSO for service in BERTAM field at Malaysian waters.
April 2013 to November 2013
Senior Marine Surveyor & branch manager with Inter Sea Maghreb InspectionCompany
Senior marine surveyor and commissioner damage at Inter Sea Maghreb Inspection Company with the
following main tasks:
 Carry out conditions survey of Hull & Machinery.
 Evaluate degree & cause of damage for cargo and ships equipment.
 Port captain services.
January 2013 to April 2013
SIMOPSCoordinator withVAALCO Gabon
 Person in charge of the simultaneous operations at ETAM field offshore GABON operated by VAALCO.
 Responsible for managing simultaneous operations and ensure no conflict raised between drilling,
construction and production operations.
 Ensure compliance by all parties with COMPANY's HSE requirements and regulations and all relevant
legislation and statutory requirements, including all laws, rules and regulations of the governments of
the GABON.
June 2005 to August 2012
OIM on board the FPSO Ikdam, Oudna field, LUNDIN TUNISIA B.V.
 Managing all aspects of the offshore operation as the highest authority on board the FPSO.
 Supporting and maintaining the quality management program relative to the FPSO operations.
 Establishing and managing Loss Control responsibility.
 Promoting a safety culture where all personnel have an understanding of the Safety Plan and operate
rigorously in accordance with it.
 Responsible for the command and control of the onboard response organization in the event of an
emergency.
 Ensuring strict implementation of the Permit to Work (PTW) system.
 Ensuring that regular Emergency Response drills are carried out in compliance with regulations.
 Facilitating constructive work relationships with all personnel, encouraging open communication, both
vertically and laterally.
 Ensuring production, maintenance and health, safety & environment targets are achieved through close
regular monitoring.
 Working in conjunction with onshore Superintendents to ensure that the numbers, skills and
competency of those onboard is sufficient to meet installation and legislative requirements and develop
to the needs of the operation.
 Monitoring and assessing the performance of offshore personnel and identifying training or
development plans for individuals.
 Monitoring and reviewing the implementation and content of any relevant procedures and certification
to ensure they meet the needs of the offshore, legislative or company requirements.
 Providing input into and monitoring Health, Safety & Environment yearly performance targets. This
includes providing solutions/recommendations and developing strategic plans to ensure yearly
performance targets are achieved.
 Ensuring that any documentation and certification required supporting the effective management of the
Installation is reviewed, controlled and updated as necessary.

4. ACHIEVEMENTS
 Maintained a high standard of safety on board which secured periods of more than two years without
incident.
 Achieved very high production performances with very good uptime during continuous 6 years and
executed successfully all necessary upgrade & transformation to the FPSO’s equipment to meet
company production performances targets.
 Achieved successfully the special class survey for the unit, while on site, and obtained the DNV re-
classification certificates for next 5 years
 Contributed to improvement , upgrade and implementation of the company safety management system
 Elaborated the company environmental management system manual.
 Promoted training and the continuous enhancement of the personnel competency on board.
 Have strongly contributed to setting up a team work spirit and to maintain a very good working
atmosphere on board.
September 2002 to May 2005
Marine Superintendent, Ikdam FPSO, ISIS field, Lundin NetherlandsB.V
Responsible for the management of all marine activities, staff & contractors on board the offshore facilities
(FPSO IKDAM) with particular concern to health and welfare of personnel and integrity on the installation.
Responsibility covering cargo handling, ballast operations, explosive atmosphere monitoring, H2S treatments,
Offloading & COW operations , maintenance of the deck and cargo equipment & safety equipment
,Amos(CMS), purchase & replenishment of stocks, applications of Company Safety Management System
(permit to work system, safety inspections, risk assessment for Hazardous operations, Hazop, accidents
investigation, safety meetings, supervising the diving operation and underwater survey.
June 2000 to June 2002
Operation Manager, Tunisia Seaways.
Responsible for coordinating vessel operations at Tunisian ports, coordinating Port captain and operating staff,
maintaining good relationship with customers, managing daily operation related to vessels calls in agencies,
updating vessel schedule for all Tunisian ports, attending vessel agencies, solving problems related to shipping
matters, coordinating sub agents at all ports.
January 1997 to March 2000
Chief Officer, Petronav.
In charge of cargo and ballast operations. Responsible for the structural maintenance of the Unit, including
inspection & monitoring fatigue and corrosion inside cargo tanks, ballast tanks and void spaces.
Managing all personnel on board, establishing their level of competency, contributing in their
coaching/training where shortfalls were identified.
June1994 to December 1996
Chief Officer, CMN, Tunisia.
Responsible to the Master for the loading, discharging of cargo ,ballasting and de-ballasting stability of the ship
,running the crew, discipline, welfare , planned maintenance, safety equipment , firefighting equipment,
maneuvering, berthing and mooring of the ship under master control .
December 1992 to May 1994
SecondOfficer, Gabes Chimie Transport Ltd, Tunisia.
Responsibility of Bridge watch keeping at sea, maintenance of lifesaving equipment, care and maintenance of
the firefighting equipment, assisting the Chief Officer for the maintenance of the Vessel and cargo handling.
December 1989 to September 1991
ThirdMate, on boarddifferenttypes of vessels, CTN, Tunisia.

5. Having completed the necessary sea time as Third and Second Mate, I undertook and passed the Chief Mates
Foreign Going Certificate of Competency.