Nilesh Kawal

Capt. Nilesh Kawal is a seasoned maritime professional currently serving as Senior Manager – Post Fixture Claims in commercial management with Scorpio. He brings over 17 years of seagoing experience on tanker vessels, followed by a strong shore-based career since 2012 in ship management, training, and commercial operations. His extensive sailing background has given him deep operational insight into tanker operations, safety, and compliance, which he has successfully translated into effective shore-side leadership roles. Since moving ashore, he has been actively involved in ship management and commercial functions, including handling and negotiating claims, reviewing charter party clauses, and building strong working relationships with charterers, owners, and other counterparties. Capt. Kawal is also an ICF-accredited coach and Organization Development (OD) practitioner.

Joined: April 1, 2026
Articles: 1

Infographic explaining the "Arrived Ship" trap and legal requirements for tendering Notice of Readiness (NOR) inside and outside port limits to protect demurrage claims.

Commercial & Chartering

Tendering NOR outside port limits

Guidance to Masters, #4 article in the stop loss series Duty Officer (MV ABC): “Port Control, this is Motor Vessel ABC. My ETA to the pilot station is XXX LT. Kindly advise berthing prospects.” Port Control: “MV ABC, this is…

Nilesh Kawal
April 1, 2026