DEVKRISHNA KC
Retired Sergeant · Nepalese Army

Devkrishna KC

Marine Cruise Security Officer

Five-plus years safeguarding passengers and crew aboard world-class cruise lines — built on a foundation of military discipline, UN peacekeeping missions and explosive ordnance expertise. Delivering exceptional service while ensuring the safety & security of ship's company and assets.

+977 9860036436 devkrishna.kc@gmail.com Lalitpur, Nepal
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0+ Years Cruise Security
0× UN Peacekeeping Medals
0+ Certifications & Trainings
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Career Objective

A highly motivated individual seeking a challenging role within the cruise industry to leverage existing skills and expand professional horizons by gaining new perspectives. Looking for a role that fulfils my passion for delivering exceptional service — making a meaningful contribution to ensure the safety, security and well-being of the ship's company & assets.

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Identity File

Date of Birth
10 August 1980
Gender
Male
Marital Status
Married
Height
5'8″ (173 cm)
Languages
English · Nepali · Hindi
Base Port
Lalitpur, Nepal

Documentation Status

  • PassportPB0028767VALID
  • CDCSRB495944-00VALID
  • C1D VisaValid till March 2027R2391021VALID
  • B1/B2 VisaValid till August 2030V6198998VALID

All competency certificates valid & certified by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports & Waterways, Govt. of India.

From Battlefield to Boarding Gangway

Maritime · Current

Security Patrolman — P&O & Cunard, Carnival UK

Front-line ship security with two of Britain's most storied cruise lines. Twice rated an exceptional performer in appraisals.

Maritime

Security Ghurkha — Columbian Cruise Services

GmbH & Co. KG — first shipboard posting, bringing elite Gurkha security traditions to the cruise industry.

Military

EOD Instructor — Kathmandu Airport

Instructor at the EOD handling unit, training the next generation of bomb-disposal operators at Nepal's principal international gateway.

UN Mission

EOD / IEDD Operator — MINUSMA, Mali

Neutralised explosive threats in one of the world's most hostile environments. Awarded the UN Service Medal.

Military

Section Leader & Site Supervisor — NAMACC

Led a section at the Nepalese Army Mine Co-ordination Centre in co-ordination with UNMAT — mine-action leadership at national level.

UN Mission

UNIFIL Peacekeeper — Lebanon

Served under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Awarded the UN Service Medal.

Military

Sergeant, Nepalese Army

Rose through the ranks to Sergeant — leading soldiers, enforcing discipline and mastering weapons, fieldcraft and tactical operations.

Shipboard Experience

Security Patrolman

P&O & Cunard Cruise Lines · Carnival UK Apr 2022 — Present
  • Gangway access control for passengers, crew & visitors — securing the ship at all times.
  • Implementing the Ship Security Plan & ISPS Code levels as directed by SSO / CSO / PFSO.
  • Fire patrols plus maintenance & inspection of extinguishers, hoses, hydrants and safety equipment.
  • ID / licence / passport profiling and visitor-pass issuance for strict access control.
  • Gangway, duty, night & pilot security duties; quayside surveillance and open-deck patrols deterring criminal activity.

Security Ghurkha

Columbian Cruise Services · GmbH & Co. KG Oct 2018 — Nov 2019
  • Delivered round-the-clock ship security rooted in the famed Ghurkha discipline & vigilance.
  • Screening operations — X-Ray, pat-down and profiling of persons & baggage.
  • CCTV surveillance monitoring and visual inspection per standard security operating procedures.
  • Close co-operation with Bridge, Deck, ECR, Hotel & Housekeeping departments on safety & security.
Onboard duty
On duty — keeping watch so the voyage stays safe.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Monitoring & reporting suspicious activities and security incidents to Supervisors and SSOs.
  • Consolidating daily security reports — irregularities, gangway incidents, equipment damage, guest issues, unauthorized presence.
  • Restricted-area & fire rounds; random patrols of controlled/vulnerable areas as per SSP / ISPS levels.
  • Office administration — crew ID issuance, key inventory, statutory documentation kept up to date.
  • Bridge coordination on all safety & security operations across concerned departments.
  • Active participation in every safety & security drill — fire prevention, firefighting, first aid, alarms & evacuation per SOLAS.

Operational Mastery

Security Expertise

Screening OperationsCCTV SurveillanceEquipment Maintenance Bridge CommunicationCrowd Control ManagementBehavioural Detection Threat Perception & Risk AnalysisReporting & Documentation Internal IntelligenceOffice Administration

Weapons Handling

  • M16 A2 / A4 Rifle
  • UZI (M203)
  • MINIMI
  • Colt Commando
  • Pistol

Search Equipment

  • F3 Minelab
  • EBINGER
  • MD2000
  • SCHONESTED
  • X-Ray Machine
  • ROV

Disruptors

  • RE 50
  • RE 70 M3 Plus
  • HOTRODS
  • PIGSTICKS

Special Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork & Adaptive Learning
  • High Customer Service Standards
  • Crisis & Emergency Management

Strengths

  • Positive Work Attitude
  • Courteous Demeanour
  • Time Management
  • Self-Motivated
  • Commitment
  • Energetic & Enthusiastic

Certified & Drilled Ready

STCW 2010

Basic Safety Training

  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
IMO

STSDSD

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.

Rescue

Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

Certificate of Proficiency (other than Fast Rescue Boats).

Carnival UK

Crowd Control Management

STSDSD & Crowd Control certificates awarded by Carnival UK.

EOD

Ordnance & Search Systems

Weapons, search equipment & disruptor handling — from F3 Minelab detectors to RE-series disruptors and ROV operations.

All above competency certifications are valid & certified by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports & Waterways, Government of India.

Education

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) — 1997 · Nepal

Medals & Recognition

UN Service Medal

UNIFIL — Lebanon

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeeping deployment.

UN Service Medal

MINUSMA — Mali

Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali — EOD/IEDD tour.

Appraisal Honour

Exceptional Performer ×2

Recognized for dedication, meticulous work and a positive, approachable demeanour — recommended for promotion.

Ready to Come Aboard

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Emaildevkrishna.kc@gmail.com
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