Manu Masilamani - Resume- Project Engineer (Commercial)
1. Manu Masilamani 19 Golfland Drive, Golflands, Manukau 2013, Auckland
Phone Home: + 64 (09)5374151 Cell phone + 64 (0) 27 5374151
mmasilamani@gmail.com
RE: Project Manager
A competent, dynamic, highly motivated professional with over 20 years’ experience
on Merchant Ships, I have excellent analytical and inter personal skills.
Actively involved in over 10 Dry dockings ships in Singapore, Korea, China &
Australia
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Good communication skills teamed with the ability to develop rapport with
employees and peers.
• Dedicated to building a highly motivated team aware of their role in improving
productivity and quality.
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work hard and excel in any
environment. A positive hands on approach to all tasks and pride in achievements has
resulted in many successes.
• Flexibility and confidence in working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Proven capacity to make tough decisions with the tenacity to follow through
• In charge of docking, retrofits, vessel inspections
• Excellent organizational and trouble shooting skills and the ability to get results.
EXPERIENCE:
Ship Manager: Silver Fern Shipping Ltd (NZ) Mar 12 ~ Present
Chief Engineer / Second Engineer Jan 2011
• Providing technical & operational support to Ships
M.T. Kakariki, M.T. Torea & M.T. Matuku.
• Planning, Supervising Dry Dock repairs for M.T Kakariki & M.T Torea at China &
Intermediate surveys, CAP Hull, CAP Machinery & layup repairs at Auckland.
• New Build – Main Engine trials & Sea trials for M.T. Matuku.
• Planning, Supervising DD / repairs for Kakariki at Thales Garden Island – Sydney.
• Provide complete end to end solutions for a project including preparation of a repair
specification
• Monitor Financial, Technical & Operational performance of the vessels.
• Ensure compliance of the vessels with applicable statuary regulations both local &
international.
• Negotiate quotes & service agreements with Vendors & Local marine workshops
Chief Engineer on Aframax Size ships on Crude & Product tankers 2000 – 2010 Dec
Teekay Shipping (Canada) Ltd
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2. Managing Technical Operations
• Managed Technical operations, planned maintenance, all types of repairs on board
ships.
• Supervised new building of an Aframax Crude oil Tanker and subsequent delivery.
• Planned & Supervised Dry docking, ship repairs and Riding squads.
• Carried out Surveys on Machinery on ships as per Lloyd’s Register ,Class NKK &
DNVGL
• Planned the yearly budget, implementing cost reduction program and inventory
management.
• Experienced in all aspects of ship repairs & machinery operations
• Proven ability to motivate team and maintain high morale.
• Excellent Computer Skills with particular emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel
• Proficient with Planned maintenance systems such as RAST ,AMOS & STAR
• Proficient with REFMAN – Dry Docking repair & refit programme
• Focus on carrying out maintenance and operation of the facility, to high a standard
protecting, Health, safety and Environment at all times.
Marine Qualification:
Marine Engineering Class 1(Motor) (IND)
Maritime New Zealand (NZ Recognition)
Marine Engineering Class 2 Motor (UK)
South Tyneside Marine College UK
Apprentice Marine Engineer (4 years) - Mazagon Dock Ship Builders Ltd (Mumbai)
Additional Courses and Training
• Dangerous cargo endorsement for oil tankers
• Specialised tanker safety course
• Proficiency in survival and rescue craft
• Advanced fire fighting
• Medical First aid
• Ship Security Officers course
• Assessor Training (Certified by DNV)
• Fleet safety and Environmental training
• Coaching, Mentoring and Motivating
• Managing and assessing competence
• RAST - Planned maintenance System
• Refit/Repair Management (REFMAN) Teekay’s Dry-Dock Management tool
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic workshop course
• Practical Marine electrical workshop course
• NABCO M/E manoeuvring and Control course
• Auditing Maritime Safety Management Systems ( Ferriby Marine)
• Designation Person Ashore Training Course ( Ferriby International)
• Framo Training course
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