Experience

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  Executive Ship Management

  • Singapore

  • Fleet Manager

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Singapore

    As fleet manager and in charge for LNG and LPG ships of the assigned fleet - leading multi-functional teams to manage operational excellence in safe and reliable operation of the ships, in compliance to all regulatory requirements and fulfilling business objectives of the Ship owner and the Charterer.Focused efforts and key results for team ESM have been - growth of LNG fleet, LNG team building (Ship and shore), 100% vessel availability, safety goal zero and excellent SIRE performance while managing operation of over 20 years steam LNG ships. The LNG fleet is calling leading LNG terminals in Europe, USA, Australia, and the vessels are successfully performing under stringent PSC regimes from USCG, AMSA, EU and Chinese terminals.

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  Eaglestar

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Head - Dry Docking Projects

    • Aug 2017 - May 2023
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Leading dry docking project function in Eaglestar to manage the stake holder’s best interest and provide customized LNG and other ships project management solutions to MISC’s diversified and sophisticated energy shipping fleet of LNG, VLEC, Petroleum and product tankers and LNG bunkering vessel. The key value deliverables include, strategizing and negotiating contracts through tenders for cost optimization and customized services, HSSE excellence in project execution, service reliability for operational excellence, driving and upholding corporate governance and maintaining a panel of shipyards globally, through a robust quality assurance audit program to cater to dry-docking project management services of highest safety and quality standards.

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  MISC Berhad Official

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Dry docking Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Lead dry docking projects for MISC's fleet of LNG ships and Chemical Tankers. Having cross functional role teaming up on conversion and refurbishment projects for existing fleet of MISC LNG ships.

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  NKOM - Nakilat Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

    Specialized LNG ship repair projects such as GTT mark III cargo tank secondary membrane repair.Lead role for all marine projects within shipyard, focal point to lead afloat repair/services team for a segment of LNG ship clients.Member of core planning team developing strategies towards LNG solution projectsVariety of other specialized projects on dredging vessels and tanker vessels

  • Project Manager (Ship Repair)

    • Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

    As ship repair Project Manager in a premier LNG ship repair yard, various projects completed, managing routine and major dry dock refit on Q-Max, Q-Flex, conventional LNG ships, LPG, VLCC and Naval ships. LNG ship projects on most advance and largest LNG ships Qmax, Qflex with GTT Mark-III and No96 cargo containment systems.Major repair and modification on cargo handling gears, re-liquefaction plant machinery from Hamworthy and Cryostar and repair on GTT cargo containment system.Retrofit of ballast water management system on Q-Flex LNG ship.Grounding repair on Q-flex and Q-max LNG ship involving major steel repair work.Excellent safety record with zero LTI on all projects; incident, injury free and ahead of schedule delivery of most projects, despite managing tremendous challenges of the region.Leading very strongly diversified team to achieve safety excellence in project execution.

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  MISC Berhad

  • Chief Engineer (LNG Ships)

    • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

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  Dynagas Ltd.

  • Chief Engineer (LNG Ships)

    • 2008 - 2010

    As chief engineer, safe and efficient operation of all machinery on board, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations, operation and maintenance planning and coordination with shore management are basic function.

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  Anglo Eastern

  • Jr. Chief Engineer (LNG Ships)

    • Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

    As Jr Chief Engineer, was overseeing major repair, upgrade and modification work on main/auxiliary machinery and Cargo system during a major Refurbishment Life Extension (RLE) refit project on a 28 year old MOSS type LNG ship.Worked from second engineer up to Jr Chief Engineer on Moss Type LNG carriersDry dock refit and new build LNG ship take over from HHI shipyard Korea as second engineer onboard MOSS LNG ship

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  Mitsui OSK Lines

  • Marine engineer on LNG ships

    • Jun 2002 - Mar 2004

    I started career on LNG ships with Mitsui OSK Lines through LNG cargo handling and steam propulsion plant training ashore in Chiba training center Japan and subsequently onboard training on MOSS type LNG ship-As shipboard new build ship taking over team, worked four months in DSME shipyard Korea for taking over GTT No96 Membrane type LNG ship. Attended sea trials/gas trials for commissioning of all steam plant, deck and Cryogenic equipment, machineries and & systems Dry dock refit on LNG ship at Keppel shipyard

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  Selandia Ship Management

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Marine Engineer

    • Nov 1998 - Mar 2001
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Worked on dry bulk carriers up to 2nd engineer rank and acquired Chief Engineer certificate of competency for motor engine based marine propulsion plant

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  Larsen & Toubro

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Marine engineer

    • Jun 1994 - Aug 1998
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Started marine engineering career with campus recruitment by Larsen and Toubro (Shipping). Worked on dry bulk carriers with L&T until 1998.