Objective
Design ships systems from mechanical through to electronic control.
Experience
Present 2008–2009 Blohm + Voss GmbH Hamburg, Germany
Snr Electrical Engineer
• Converted a cable layer to an off-shore passenger support
vessel. MV Dan Swift (490 ft /149.5 m)
• Electrical Design, drawings and load analysis.
• Electrical and mechanical room arrangement.
• Integrated control and monitoring system design. (Kongsberg).
• Engineering included DP 2 design, EO engine room control, alarm
and system automation, power distribution, AC (6.6 KV – 110 V) and
DC (110 V -12 V), internal and external communications, navigation electronics, NAUT-OC pilothouse design, ship checks and field and office engineering.
Experience
2000–2007 DK Marine Inc Worldwide
Owner
• Entire Ship Systems Design and Start-ups.
• Electrical Design, drawings and load analysis.
• Electrical and systems trouble shooting consultant.
• Subcontracted to manage new build and existing projects.
• Managed up to 200 personnel.
• Vessels ranged from luxury Super Yachts to Ferry Ships.
• Installations of electrical and mechanical systems on vessels.
• 9 Different ships built during this time. 120ft / 36.5m to 262 ft / 80m.
• Owner’s representative.
• Engineering included alarm systems, power distribution,
Lighting distribution, system automation, AC and DC, internal and
External communications, navigation electronics, ship checks and field
and office engineering.
1998–2000 Freeport Ship Building Florida, USA
Engineer/ Project Manager
• Responsible for budgets, reports, specifications, reviewed contractor bids and assisted Purchasing in procuring materials.
• Designed the approved vessel electrical systems which
• Included AC and DC systems and distributions.
• US Coast Guard and Lloyd’s liaison for vessels under construction.
• The yard launched eight ships in this time period, ranging in
size from a 65 ft / 20m tug to a 210 ft / 64m Dive excursion ship.
• Expanded duties included, Pipe Foreman and Project Analyst.
• Acting Captain on all eight vessels during sea trails.
1994–1998 Hospitality International Florida, USA
Project Manager/Chief Engineer
• Engineered the design and construction of two ships. 120 ft / 36.5m & 145 ft / 44m Casino Ships
• Successfully completed sea trials and certification from the US Coast Guard Inspections for both ships constructed and sailed
• on them as Chief Engineer.
1989–1993 Unicorn Shipping Lines Durban, South Africa
Marine Engineering Training
• Moved up in the engineering ranks from cadet to
• Chief Engineer.
• Attained the rank of Lieutenant in the South African Navy.
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering from Natal University.
• Took a sabbatical to sail around the world.
Education
Marine Engineering Bachelor of Science Degree at University of Natal.
Hands on experience from installation and design.
Certification
BSc Marine Engineer
Skils
I have have hands on knowledge of designing, installing and maintaining ships mechanical and electrical systems as well as control systems(ICMS) for the previous mentioned systems.