Head - Technical

• Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

Involved in evaluating various technologies, propose, scope, and manage large technical projects, related to fuel efficiency, regulatory and environment.Stakeholder Engagement – Proficient in engaging multiple stakeholders across operations, chartering, sale & purchase and technical to drive a strong evaluation process and ensuring the right decisions leading to optimal vessel operations. Partner / Vendor Management – Ability to maximize relationships and nurture potential partnerships to bring tangible benefits to the organization at all project stages. Project Management – Strong ownership and accountability when leading projects across maritime technical disciplines, ensuring timely delivery, cost leadership, risk controlled and satisfied stakeholders/customers.

Project Manager

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

Technical Project Management – Lead project team to implement various projects for Maersk Line vessels ranging from large scale drydocking, eco-retrofits, radical retrofits to vessel optimization projects in various shipyards across China and other common DD locations.Project Delivery – Consistently ensured an environment that fosters innovation, team engagement and high performance in managing projects and at all levels in the organization.

Sr. Consultant - Project Execution

• Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

Capability Building – Used professional project management tools and techniques to bolster project team’s acumen and knowledge around managing high value and critical maritime assignments. Stakeholder Management – Promoted meaningful dialogues with both internal and external stakeholders to execute work so that the company can realize full project benefits. Develop new service areas in close collaboration with business developments and needs.Stakeholder Engagement – Focused approach to drive engagement and taking ownership in setting business/economic targets, decision-making and budgetary compliance.

Manager, Dry Docking | New Building | Projects

• Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

Dry Docking Projects Execution – Successfully completed dry docking project with varied levels of complications and challenges on more than 15 vessels in different parts of world.Vessel Management - Ensured vessels are complaint with oil majors, terminal, port requirements during these projects and thereafter.Technical Strategy - Participated in the development of technical strategy, execution of technical solutions for safe and effective vessel dry docking and operation.Managing External Interfaces - Liaised with stakeholders such as equipment makers, suppliers, flag, and classification societies to improve vessel performance. Oversight on vessel management, dry docking, insurance on special issues-repairs, hull and propeller cleaning, and projects.

Dry Docking Projects Manager

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

Planned, executed, coordinated, and controlled the entire end to end process of Dry docking projects in A.P. Moller Maersk and achieved considerable cost reduction and higher level of efficiency at the same time.Liaised with various stakeholders for playing active role in clarifying Dry dock specification and thus making the job scope clear to all the concerned parties.Participated in requesting for bidding, clarification and subsequent comparison of various quotes from ship yards and service providers.

MBA Candidate

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

Full time MBA from Hult Internaional Business School. Full time MBA from Hult Internaional Business School.

Chief Engineer

• Dec 2010 - Apr 2011

Led, managed and trained teams of multinationals in various maritime and oil/gas industry related projects and assignments. Achieved outstanding results under strict deadlines and ensured complete satisfaction of underwriters, classification societies, cargo owners, oil majors, international agencies, and various other stake-holders. Managed up to 25 engineering, navigational and technical multinationals simultaneously to ensure safe, on-time cargo deliveries. Cargo included crude oil, refined products and coal, as well as vehicles and food supplies. Planned and systematized layout, modification and design of technical equipment during ship building and ship repair projects. Ensured 100% compliance with international maritime regulations and requirements. Developed comprehensive budget for all logistics activities. Delivered projects within or below budget over 99% of time. Performed causal analysis, sensitivity analysis and defect prevention using various prevention methods such as planned maintenance system (PMS), continuous monitoring system (CMS), and various other tools. Developed and delivered safety, insurance and commercial, pollution prevention, risk assessment and technical training for all ship-board and shore-based staff. Sourced and procured ship-board supplies with respect to technical and logistical aspects. Managed and lead the inventory management team and system on board.

Second Engineer Officer

• Aug 2005 - Oct 2010

Managed all technical aspects to ensure that vessels run efficiently and store and transport Cargo (Crude Oil/Product Oil and others) from one port of the world to other without problems. Established and administered complete planned maintenance system on-board. Installed and maintained complete inventory control system on vessels and guided teams to effective results in preventive and break down maintenance. Synchronized and participated in ship-board anti-piracy measures, safety and emergency drills and safety meetings. Promoted to the post of Chief Engineer Officer.

Third Engineer Officer

• Jan 2003 - Jul 2005

Participated in diverse range of routine and critical duties on board oil tankers, product tankers and other varieties of ships, and ensured optimal outcome at all times. Ensured that all the equipment on-board performed efficiently and at optimum level. Designed a breakdown/preventive maintenance module for all equipment present on-board. Increased safety awareness on-board and participated actively in drills/exercises conducted by ship-board management and shore authorities, such as USCG, oil – majors and port –state control agencies. Participated in training sessions held in shore-based establishments of Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

Fourth Engineer Officer

• Sep 1999 - Dec 2003

Performed various breakdown and preventive maintenance duties on main and ancillary plants. Ensured optimum performance of various auxiliary equipment, and cargo discharge system (Shinko, Framo, etc.). Developed detailed routine plans for all the technical equipment on board oil tanker.  Performed number of maintenance duties on main engine and electric power plants, such as MAN B&W, SULZER, WARTSILA, DAIHATSU, YANMAR etc. Supervised the maintenance of various auxiliary equipment such as boiler (Aalborg, SUNROD etc.), compressors (Sperre, Tanabe, Hamworthy etc.), transmission systems and power distribution plants. Responsible for complete pumping system and directly supervised the performance of various types of pumps, such as reciprocating, centrifugal, gear, lobe, screw and steam turbines.