Our experienced management team guides our strategy and delivery.
ETL Group’s Management Team is comprised of industry and maritime’s top professionals and offers extensive experience in the marine services, offshore oil & gas, and exploration and development industries.
Our diverse experience, both in New Zealand and overseas, allows us to understand our clients’ needs and to tailor and deliver effective solutions while maintaining our commitment to zero harm to people and the environment.
Captain Deepak Ahluwalia
Managing Director
Captain Deepak Ahluwalia brings to ETL a wealth of sea command experience from VLCCs (very large crude carriers) and harbour pilotage to FPSO pilotage and operations. His vast knowledge and experience encompasses all areas of supply, distribution, storage and handling of petroleum products. He also has in-depth experience in all aspects of marine survey requirements and is a Registered Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying New Zealand (IIMS).
Deepak brought the vision, drive and demand for excellence for the formation and continued growth of ETL Group Ltd. Through his guidance ETL is at the forefront of the offshore marine industry in New Zealand and overseas.
He is a figurehead in the local Indian community and a passionate community member. He mentors local businesses and entrepreneurs and is a Justice of the Peace.
Captain Jag Dhindsa
Director, Marine Operations
A skilled Master Mariner with over 35 years’ experience in various fields such as Oil / Chemical / Gas (LNG) Tankers and Offshore FPSO Sector. Jag has extensive experience in the offshore oil and gas industry along with mooring experience for Tandem, STS and SBM’s world wide. Jag also has significant expertise in vessel procurement and management with key strengths in matching vessel type with specific client requirements.
David Carrington
Finance and Accounting Manager
David uses his strong finance, accounting and management background to support ETL’s operations group across all financial management functions from financial reporting to analysis and planning.
Wendy Maclean
Systems Manager
Wendy has been involved in the oil & gas industry in New Zealand and Australia since 2008 and has held various roles during that time. Wendy looks after our Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE, HR and Quality. She is passionate about all things health and safety and she is committed to zero harm to people and the environment
Captain Rajiv Sarin
Marine Operations Manager / Senior Marine Pilot
Captain Rajiv Sarin is a Senior Pilot for FPSO operations and for Ironsand vessel pilotage as part of his role as Marine Operations Manager / Senior Marine Pilot. He is a registered marine surveyor and provides a range of support and services to ETL Group’s clients.
Registered Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying New Zealand (IIMS)
Scott Carrington
Logistics and Port Supervisor
A mariner at heart, Scott’s background has been in the supervision of port stevedoring operations, rigging, and offshore iron sand load supervision. He brings over 15 years experience to the team. Scott leads his crew from the front having a direct and positive impact on the success of ETL’s wharf-side and iron sands activities.
Andrew Watt (Watty)
Stevedore Supervisor
Watty has extensive mining experience and a port operations background. He has been involved in projects in Australia and New Zealand for over 13 years, the last three years with ETL Group Ltd. Watty is a key part of the ETL team and very ably steps in for Scott as his 2IC whenever required.