Objective
Newbuilding Drill Ships/Semi-Submersible Drilling Units/Flex LNGC/ FPSO/ LNGC -Plan Approval/Construction Supervision/Project Management & Construction Advisory Services:
Experience
18th Feb. 2009 – Present
GRUPO R Semi-Submersible Deep Water Drilling Unit Projects, DSME, OKPO, South Korea
Lead Naval Architect for construction of Semi-Submersible Drilling Units Projects, DSME Yard, South Korea.
? Review of all structural analysis reports, plan approval, supervision & construction advisory services for Deep Water Semi-Submersible Drilling Units Projects
2007 – 31/12/2008
Qatargas LNG Shipping Services Office, Okpo, South Korea
Consultant(Naval Architect), QGTC, ESO Office, Okpo
? Carried out plan approval and site advisory for Q-Max & Q-Flex LNG Carriers being built at SHI, HHI & DSME yards
? Inclining Experiment and DWT Measurement
? Sea Trials and Gas Trials
? Scrutiny of all relevant structural analysis reports – ship’s hull, vibration and trim & stability
? Launching and dry docking
? Attended FATs of various equipments
2005 - 2007
Qatargas Operating Company Limited, Almana Tower, Doha, Qatar
Consultant(Naval Architect), QG II Shipping Technical Team, Almana Tower, Doha, Qatar.
? Carried out plan approval for Q-Max & Q-Flex LNG Carriers being built at SHI, HHI & DSME yards
? Scrutiny of all relevant structural analysis reports – ship’s hull, vibration and Trim & Stability
? Sea Trials & Gas Trials
2004 – 2005
Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad, (MISC), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Technical Manager (Naval Architect), Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC), Kuala Lumpur,
? Scrutiny of Technical specification & plan approval for LNG Carriers, VLCC and Container Carriers
? Discussion with various shipyards and finalization of technical specifications –Hull, Out Fittings & Cargo Containment Systems for MISC’s New LNG Carrier Projects:
? GTT NO 96 E 2 Design - integrated membrane type cargo containment system,
? GTT MARK III Design - integrated membrane type cargo Containment system,
2003 – 2004
Lead Technical Superintendent, MISC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• On site supervision of Hull, Outfitting and Cargo Containment system - GTT NO 96 E 2 Design-
for LNG Carriers at Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd Chiba Works, Japan.
2002 – 2003
DELMAS Shipping Co France:
Deputy Site Manager, Delmas Shipping Company, France,
? Inspection & on site supervision of Container Carrier at Hanjin Heavy
Industries & Const. Co, Ulsan, South Korea:
? Onboard test & trial and Inclining experiment
? Installation, commissioning and sea trial.
2000- 2002
Lead Hull Superintendent & Deputy Site Manager, Delmas Shipping Company, France,
? Inspection & on site supervision of Container Carriers (4 Nos.) at China Shipbuilding Corporation, Kaohsiung Shipyard, Taiwan
? Inspection of Hull & Out fittings
? Onboard test & trial and Inclining experiment
? Installation, Commissioning and sea trial
? In water survey & dry docking.
1996 - 1999
The Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai-India
Site Manager, Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai, India,
? Inspection & on site supervision of one Aframax Double Hull Tanker at Cochin Shipyard, Cochin, India,
? Inspection of hull, out fittings & painting scheme
? Onboard test & trial and Inclining experiment
? Installation, commissioning and sea trial
1994 -1995
Senior Hull Superintendent, Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai, India,
? Inspection & on site supervision of two Suez max Double Hull Tankers at Samsung Heavy
Industries, South Korea,
? Inspection of hull, out fittings and painting scheme
? Onboard test & trial and Inclining experiment
? Installation, Commissioning and sea trial
1993- 1994
Site Manager, Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai, India
? Inspection & on site supervision of one Handy Max Bulk Carrier at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam.
? Inspection of Hull, Out fittings and Painting scheme
? Onboard test & trial and Inclining experiment
1990 - 1993
New Building Manager, Shipping Corporation of India, Mumbai, India,
New building projects: Suez max Tankers, Aframax Tankers, Cape size Bulk Carrier,
Handy Max Bulk Carriers, Product Carriers, Container Carriers, LPG Carriers and
? Design contract negotiation, scrutiny of technical specification and plan approval.
? Preparation of outline specification, tender evaluation
? Preparation of check list / inspection guidelines for pre-purchase inspection of second
hand vessels ( Handy Max /Cape sized Bulk Carrier, Container Carriers, Crude oil
Tanker, Product Carrier, Chemical Carrier)
? Preparation of repair specification and dry docking
? Member of Safety Audit Team,
? International safety management (ISM) system on SCI fleet.
1988 - 1990
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam, India:
Project Manager, Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam, India
? Project Management for construction of Offshore well production platforms
for ONGC, India: Jackets, Decks & Piles (BH 22, BH23 & PE , PD)
1984 -19887
Project Manager, HSL Visakhapatnam, India.
? Project management for construction and commissioning of
Offshore well drill ship for ONGC, India,
1982-1983
Sr. Naval Architect, Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam, India,
QA/QC dept: Hull inspection, NDT of welding: RT/UT/ MT/PT,
Education
B.Tech(Hon)Degree in Naval Architecture passed from Indian Institute of Technology,Kharagpur,India.
Certification
Training in shipbuilding technology, Hitachi Zosen Corpn, Osaka Works, Japan,
? Containerized Shipping Management Course, Maritime Training Institute, Mumbai.
? Finance Management Course in Shipping, MTI, Mumbai.
? Computer application course, Mumbai.
? Member - Institution of Naval Architect (INA) India.
? Trained in Cryogenic/ Membrane Type Cargo Containment System - GTT NO 96E 2 Design
? Trained in Cryogenic/ Membrane Type Cargo Containment System - GTT MARK III Design
? Published Technical Research Paper “Launching of A Ship into Restricted Water Front” in INA Journal 1987.
Skils
-Highly experienced in all aspects of Offshore Oil & Gas Project Management
-Capable of working in team in accordance with tight schedules, budgets and strict Safety Regulations
-Familiar with most international codes and standards- IACS, DNV, ASME, API, ISO 9000-2000, DNV Offshore Codes, and Class Rules- ABS, LRS, DNV & BV etc
? Trained and experienced in Offshore well drill ships (plan approval & Construction supervision) and new-building vessels of all kinds
? Well experienced in offshore structures (plan approval & construction supervision) of production platform, jacket, decks & piles),
? Acted as Project Manager for offshore well drill ship M.V. SAGAR BHUSAN,ONGC, India, constructed under TOT from Hitachi Zosen Corporation , Osaka Works, Japan
? Have good reporting, problem solving and interpersonal skills
? Plan approval and site advisory consultancy services for world’s largest Q-Max & Q-Flex LNG Carriers being built at SHI, DSME & HHI yards
? New ship-building inspection & on site supervision: LNG Carriers, Suez-max & Afra-max Crude Oil Tankers, Container Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Offshore well Drill ships & Offshore well Production Platforms, MSV etc.
? Well experienced in both management & technical aspect
? Can oversee the progress of New-building projects in all aspects ranging from management, commercial, procurement, quality assurance, technical etc.
? Scrutiny of technical specifications & plan approval for new-buildings
? Quality Assurance and Quality control expertise.
? Ship inspection, repairs, conversion and dry docking,
? Onboard test & trial, inclining experiment & dead weight measurement, commissioning, sea & gas trials
? Have diplomatic skills and team orientation
? Good analytical & negotiation skills with strong organizational and team building abilities
? Ability to work in a global environment.
Qualified Naval Architect with 28 years working experience in new building plan approval, construction supervision and project management of Semi-Submersible Drilling Units, Drill ships, production platforms, LNG Carriers,FPSO, Oil Tankers, Container Carriers. I have been executing my responsibilities as new-building Consultant/ Project Manager/ Site Manager for different projects with various Ship Owners worldwide.
Having worked as team leader in different new building projects, self has strong leadership quality and excellent analytical skills. At present I am based at Okpo, Korea and doing plan approval and construction monitoring/advisory works on main hull and out fittings for QGTC, Q-Max & Q-Flex vessels under construction at SHI, DSME & HHI Yards. My present assignment is coming to an end so I am looking forward for a new opening.
Prior to my induction to Qatar Gas, I had worked with MISC, K.L in their LNG Carrier projects. I had carried out plan approval and construction supervision job at Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Chiba Works, Japan.
I am well experienced in new building LNG Carriers/ VLCC/ Container Carriers, Off Shore well Drill Ship, Production Platforms, MSV & fully conversant with new building contracts, terms and conditions. I am well aware of ship building related Classification Rule/ Regulations, USCG, IMO etc. I believe in hard work, ensure quality standard and always protect my employer’s interest at all cost. My diligence and efficacious management technique have been appreciated and have yielded excellent results to all my previous employers. I assure you that my experience in the field will be beneficial to your company.
Given an opportunity, I would be privileged to serve as Project/ Construction Manager with your client Seadrill’s offshore unit projects
Please drop me a line or give me a call if you need my services.