Objective
MANAGERIAL/ MIDDLE MANAGERIAL ASSIGNMENTS IN
MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS / PROJECTS IN SHIPPING AND PORTS
Experience
11years of experience in Ship building/ Ship repair/ Hull/Machinery Overseer in Indian Navy
05 years experience on board Floating dock in Operations and Maintenance, Production,Quality assurance & Project management•Docking/Undocking and execution of refits of Naval and Commercial vessels.
•Designing, trials of various equipments and Systems of the Floating Dock in Colombo Dockyard Ltd. Sri Lanka. Proximity and Indemnity/Insurance.Sailing experience on board various Warships to upkeep stability and Survey aspects.
•Salvage, Re-floatation and Towing operations and major refit of Floating Dock (43000 dwt)
•Ports and Shipping Management, ISPS/IMO/SOLAS/MARPOL Regulations, Classification Society’s Survey procedures (LRS/DNV/ABS), Condition Assessment Scheme(CAS) Risk Management on double hulls. Cheque 21(in lieu of BOL)
•Adept with TPM, TQM, Kaizens,Ishikama and Six Sigma tools.
•Proficient Communication skills, Cultural adaptability, willingness to learn and travel overseas, Team facilitator and a Computer savvy.
CAREER OVERVIEW
Assistant Dock Master 2002 to Present Floating Dock Navy-1,(M/s IHI Japan)
•Docking /Undocking of Naval and Commercial Ships for refit execution (Hull and Machinery).
•Handled refits of multiple ships simultaneously , using management by objective skills resulting in timely completion of refits in a resource constraint operational environment.•Involved in preparation of Tender documents, technical and commercial work package,costing and allied expenditure including Price negotiation committee meetings.
•Proven leadership skills including managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve organizational objectives.
•Reviewing and recommending amendments to hull and preventive maintenance schedules
•Trained staff in the practical and theoretical aspects of process improvement ,overall administration and technical management of Hull department
Major Projects Undertaken
Salvage/Re-Floatation Jan 2003 (I M O No.8203957)
•Coordinated activities with M/s Svitzer Weissmuller Salvage, Netherlands for Salvage and re-floatation of the Floating Dock,lying submerged on seabed from a depth of 25 Meters.•Net worked activities for safe Towage of Floating dock from Port Blair to Sri Lanka, to the specifications of Lloyds Register of Shipping in association with M/s Svitzer Weissmuller and Colombo Dockyard Ltd. Overseeing stability calculations, Preservation of Heavy Engineering equipments. P&I/Insurance.Refurbishment of Floating Dock June 2004-05 Colombo Dockyard Ltd, SriLanka
•Management of Major Refit of Floating Dock at Colombo Dockyard Ltd for ten months.Scheduling QAP/QAC for 80 Tons of Steel renewal, Compartment layout configurations
•Surface preparation and painting of one and half lakhs Sqmtrs area of U/W Hull, Ballast tanks (36000M3) and Compartments using M/s Akzo Nobel International and M/s Jotun Singapore products. Implementation of corrosion protection system for ballast tanks and Hull.
•TQM of Out fittings and Fabrication works.USG/NDT examinations. Hull Special Survey execution as per L R S specifications.
Assistant Squadron Naval Architect 1999-2002 Preservation Project Team
• Preservation of Ships by moth-ball-ing technique, using dehumidifiers for two years.
• Adept in Coating- Application and Performance standards in Pump room and Ballast tanks.
• Responsible for implementation of Hull policies of Naval Headquarters and providing
feedback on hull materials, systems and equipment
• Analyzing of hull records and predicting trends to facilitate Preventive measures
• Conduct of various tests and trials of ship prior and post refits
• Conducting technical and price negotiations meetings for outsourcing for 14 ships
Hull Overseer 1992-1999 Kochi, Goa and Mumbai
• Sailing experience on board various warships to upkeep stability and survey aspects
• Specialized instructor for pre commissioning training of officers/crew for Veer class of ships
• Timely submission of periodic returns, reports & records associated with men and machinery
LANGUAGES KNOWN: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Bangle
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
• Commendation for Identifying and Outsourcing, Preservation of ship as a turn key project
thereby saving INR.Thirty two lakhs to the exchequer.
• Proficiency Award for scheduling CIMMS (Computer Integrated Material Management
System) for Warships in coordination with Indian Naval Ships Maintenance Authority (INSMA)
• Active participant in Sports and Cultural activities in Naval Championship levels
• Writing Articles for Naval Magazines. A computer savvy
• Public speaking and Presentations at Major functions
Education
•M.B. A (Shipping and Port Management) -Alagappa University (AICTE &Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) Karaikudy, Tamil Nadu, India. May 2005 to May 2007.
•Diploma (04years) in Ship Construction & Naval Architecture from NSWS,(AICTECertified) Andhra Pradesh.India.Jan 1988 to Jan 1992.
•PGCBA. Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration-Sinhgad Institute of Management(AICTE) Pune, Maharashtra. (06months Residential course). Nov,2007
•B.COM (Hons) Commercial University of Delhi. May 2002.
•Advanced Leadership training of one month at INS Agrani, Coimbatore 1994
Certification
Skils
Computer Savvy,Cutural adaptability,Proficient Communication skills.Strict follower of Kaizan and Total Quality Management programme.Willingness to travel overseas regularly.A team Facilitator with good confidence level to deal stressful conditions.Honesty and and true value based work.Accept challenging working atmosphere
I have 16years of experience in Ship building, Ship repair, Hull and Machinery including Docking/Undocking of Naval and Commercial vessels in the Indian Navy. Adept with Classification Society norms, Condition Assessment Scheme, Risk Management on double hulls.
I am confident that my past practical skills in Naval Architecture and knowledge gained from M B A in Shipping and Port Management on Shipping laws and Marine Insurance, Ship agency, SOLAS/MARPOL/IMO regulations, E-Commerce, could make good contributions to your organization.