Highly accomplished Technical Manager with extensive experience in marine operations, fleet reliability, and strategic dry-docking projects. Proven ability to lead maintenance planning, budget control, and regulatory com…
Highly accomplished Technical Manager with extensive experience in marine operations, fleet reliability, and strategic dry-docking projects. Proven ability to lead maintenance planning, budget control, and regulatory compliance across diverse vessel types. Expertise in shipyard operations, vendor management, and ensuring safe, cost-efficient vessel performance, making a significant contribution to Lila Global's fleet objectives. Possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills, dedicated to upholding the highest standards in technical ship management.
<p>Spearheaded vessel docking, maintenance, repairs, and technical services to sustain fleet readiness and ensure safe operations.</p><p> Orchestrated dry-docking projects for 19 vessels, including DP/non-DP AHTS vessels, crew boats, and barges, coordinating with DMC, Damen Hamriyah, and Qatar Shipyard.</p><p> Managed assessments, repair specifications, budgets, shipyard execution, inspections, testing, and return to service, while controlling CAPEX/OPEX and variations.</p><p> Supervised MPSV DP2 newbuilding activities and major overhauls of engines, gearboxes, FiFi pumps, clutches, and towing equipment.</p><p> Coordinated class and statutory surveys, certification renewals, and specialist contractors, with extensive experience in equipment including Niigata, Yanmar, Rolls-Royce, Wartsila, Cummins, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Volvo Penta, Reintjes, Hitachi, Masson, and ZF.</p>
<p>Served as Chief Engineer on PSV DP2, AHTS DP2, Pipe-Lay DP2, and MPSV DP2 vessels, supporting safe offshore and marine operations.<br>
Served as 2nd Engineer on Tanker, General Cargo, Container, and Drilling Ship vessels.</p>
<p>Oversaw marine and engineering operations, personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure safe and reliable project delivery.</p><p> Ensured vessel and barge readiness for pipeline projects, managing machinery, maintenance, certification, and mobilisation requirements.</p><p> Coordinated vessel availability, procurement, technical support, suppliers, and subcontractors in alignment with client schedules.</p><p> Monitored reliability, preventive maintenance, and defect repairs to minimise downtime, while maintaining class status, certificates, and survey schedules.</p><p> Controlled CAPEX/OPEX, resolved client operational issues, and upheld compliance with company procedures and marine safety regulations.</p>
<p>Directed docking, repairs, and maintenance across 20 vessels, encompassing container vessels, dry bulk carriers, and ASD tugs.</p><p> Executed transfer-of-class activities, five-year special surveys, dry-dockings, and intermediate and annual surveys.</p><p> Led condition assessments, repair specifications, budget management, shipyard supervision, inspections, testing, and return-to-service processes.</p><p> Coordinated with class and statutory authorities, managed technical records, and oversaw rectification work to close findings and secure certification.</p><p> Administered machinery upgrades to OEM standards and controlled CAPEX/OPEX through rigorous quotation assessment and variation review.</p>
<p>Managed AHTS and DP2 Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) operations for projects involving BP, Shell, Pertamina, Mubadala, Schlumberger, and Chevron.</p><p> Verified tender requirements, ensuring vessel capability, equipment, certificates, crewing, and operational readiness met project specifications.</p><p> Implemented client bridging documents, coordinating mobilisation/demobilisation, readiness checks, client inspections, and action closure.</p><p> Administered annual budgets, cost controls, and vessel/team KPIs against client performance and contractual targets.</p><p> Directed masters, crews, and technical teams on preventive maintenance, repairs, class surveys, and certification to ensure sustained vessel availability.</p>
<p>Directed port operations, encompassing voyage fuel/lube requirements, inspections, port regulations, safety, and security protocols.</p><p> Supervised engineers, technicians, and mechanics, maintaining vessel systems, inventory, and voyage logs.</p><p> Conducted audits and supported national, regional, and international maritime compliance efforts.</p>
<p>Oversaw vessel technical matters, safety protocols, maintenance/repair budgets, dry-docking, stores, and modifications.</p><p> Ensured compliance with class, marine regulations, and the Safety Management System (SMS), maintaining readiness for audits.</p><p> Implemented preventive maintenance programs, energy-efficiency measures, and strategic procurement to reduce downtime and operating costs.</p>
<p>Responsible for the overall technical management, operation, maintenance, and reliability of all vessel machinery and engineering systems aboard an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) DP2 vessel. Ensured safe and efficient operation of main engines, auxiliary engines, propulsion systems, thrusters, generators, hydraulic systems, and Dynamic Positioning (DP2) support equipment. Led the engine department, managed planned maintenance systems (PMS), spare parts procurement</p><p>technical troubleshooting. Ensured compliance with Class, Flag State, ISM, MARPOL, and HSE requirements while maintaining vessel readiness for anchor handling, towing, offshore supply, and DP operations.</p>
<p>Facilitated the newbuilding project for pipelay vessel SAPURA 3000 through design drawing/specification review, procurement documentation, inspection, and testing.<br>
Inspected hull structures, piping, machinery foundations, and equipment installation; verified materials and certificates, and followed up on corrective actions.<br>
Witnessed pressure and functional testing and liaised with engineering, production, subcontractor, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.</p>
<p>Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the newbuild project of a Multi-Purpose Support Vessel (MPSV) DP2, ensuring compliance with approved technical specifications, project schedules, classification society requirements, and applicable marine regulations. Coordinated with shipyard management, naval architects, marine equipment manufacturers, vendors, and classification surveyors throughout the construction, installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning phases.</p>
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