Organisation
Our foundational commitment is to operational integrity, safety, and performance. We deliver integrated subsea engineering, single point mooring (SPM) solutions, and comprehensive marine support with a meticulous focus on quality, reliability, and environmental stewardship. By blending technical expertise with long-term partnership, we ensure our clients can navigate the complexities of the offshore environment with absolute confidence.
Leadership That Delivers - Commercially, Operationally, and Strategically
Navera is led by a team of senior maritime professionals whose careers span decades of hands-on leadership across global shipping, commercial management, ship management, and marine operations. Each leader brings a rare combination of seafaring credentials, academic distinction, and executive-level business experience.
Capt. Balbir Garia
FOUNDER
Seasoned maritime and energy executive with extensive global leadership across shipping, commercial strategy, and marine logistics. Proven ability to build businesses from the ground up, optimise multi-vessel fleet performance, and deliver measurable value through strategic execution.
- Leadership roles across major global shipping and energy organisations
- Managed and optimised large, multi-vessel fleets across international trade routes
- Led complex commercial negotiations, chartering strategies, and contract structuring
- Delivered significant value through cost optimisation, asset strategy, and operational efficiency
- Built and scaled ship management and marine services platforms
Maritime operations leader with deep expertise in ship management, organisational build-out, and operational execution across global fleets. Brings a structured, execution-focused approach to standing up and scaling complex maritime organisations from inception to full operation.
- Established and scaled multiple ship management organisations from the ground up
- Delivered rapid fleet onboarding and seamless operational integration
- Built marine assurance and compliance systems aligned with oil major standards
- Strong expertise in KPI frameworks, budgeting, and performance management
- Broad experience across technical, crewing, and operational management disciplines
Capt. Dheeraj Kumar
Director (DPA & CSO)
Sreenivas Penumarti
Operations, Commercial & Project Advisor
Highly experienced maritime professional with senior leadership spanning shipping operations, commercial management, and marine infrastructure development. Brings a rare end-to-end perspective — from vessel operations and charter management to terminal development and multi-entity project governance.
- Led large-scale fleet operations delivering global cargo movements annually across major trade lanes
- Extensive experience in terminal development, ship/shore interface, and logistics integration
- Delivered value through cost optimisation, commercial strategy, and operational efficiency
- Expertise in charter party management and supply chain optimisation
- Leadership across multi-entity governance and complex project structures
Technical leader with deep expertise in vessel operations, new build programs, complex retrofits, and next-generation maritime technologies. Brings a forward-looking lens to engineering excellence — bridging the gap between operational requirements and emerging marine innovation.
- Led complex vessel conversion and engineering projects across vessel classes and trade types
- Delivered multiple new build programs into commercial operations on time and on budget
- Strong background in technical management, dry dock planning, and lifecycle optimisation
- Advisory roles in emerging marine technologies and alternative fuels
- Contributor to industry technical standards and innovation initiatives
