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Santosh Shashank

Santosh Shashank

Summary

Results-driven leader with a proven track record of enhancing safety standards, optimizing maintenance and operations, and driving business improvements.

Skilled in streamlining systems and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs while maximizing profitability within Ship Technical Management/Operations, Surveys, and Documentation.

Adaptable and quick learner with a keen eye for detail, consistently delivering impactful contributions to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet/ Technical Superintendent

10.2021 - Current
  • Primary responsible & accountable for the assigned vessels.
  • Manage the vessels to the highest safety standards in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with company SMS.
  • Ensured technical policies and procedures are consistently applied across assigned vessels.
  • Service delivery and customer satisfaction prioritized only next to safety, acting as a link between customer and his/her owned vessel to ensure customer fully benefits from the operational performance of the vessel.
  • Authorise selection process of senior officers for assigned vessels, build and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with senior ship colleagues to influence the development of strong safety culture.
  • Conduct frequent appraisals of senior officers so that the pool of officers can be evaluated and the best could be reemployed for the benefit of the entire fleet.
  • Responsible for PMS and ensured job description and maintenance intervals assigned to all machineries is as per maker's manual and record is maintained in ShipSure/DSM/SuperPal for all maintenance done onboard.
  • Monitor vessel performance trends including speed, consumption of Fuel oil and lubricating oil and take remedial actions when these go beyond accepted parameters.
  • Regular vessel inspections to gain thorough knowledge of the managed vessel.
  • Planning of dry-docking for the assigned vessels and ensuring all trading certificates and statutory requirements are met at all times.

Marine Chief Engineer

11.2018 - 09.2021
  • In-charge and responsible for all the shipboard machineries, plants, electrical systems, cargo handling equipment's and systems.
  • Evaluate deviations from norms and take measures to ensure operation of same, by familiarizing with the fundamental operating concepts of the deck and engine equipment's of the vessels.
  • Identify areas, which require immediate attention and take corrective actions, report to the Technical Manager.
  • Plan and control all operations, activities, maintenance connected with safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
  • Monitor vessel performance by ensuring minimal usage energy and utilities to ensure cost effective and sustainable engineering operation.
  • Supervised vessels safely and efficiently in accordance with international rules governing quality, health, safety and environment.
  • Ensure all classification and statutory survey status is maintained, all surveys are carried out within the due dates and that all trading certificates are valid.
  • Undertake technical inspections and report on vessels condition, performance and operational readiness raise the reports for any findings or non-conformities and suggest / execute the corrective action.

Marine Engineer

11.2006 - 10.2018
  • Worked as 1st assistant Engineer for 6 years, gaining immense knowledge of various technical aspects on ships. Team work and crew management skills, high safety standards maintained throughout the tenure onboard.
  • Assist senior engineer officers on day to day operation and maintenance of all engineering systems which include fire and safety, steam generation and distribution, power generation & distribution, fire safety, portable and fixed fire systems, Potable water generation and sterilization, Kitchen equipment's, etc.

Education

Diploma in Marine Surveying - Marine And Machinery Survey

Lloyd's Maritime Academy/North Kent College
01.2020

Marine Chief Engineer, Class 1 - Motor

Directorate General of Shipping
Mumbai, MH
01.2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management - Logistics And Shipping Management

Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping
Mumbai, MH
01.2016

B.E Marine -

Naval Maritime Academy/Andhra University
06.2006

12th STD -

ICLES College of Arts And Science/HSE
03.2002

10th STD -

DAV Public School/CBSE
06.1999

Skills

  • Safety management systems

  • Team leadership

  • Marine engineering expertise

  • Incident investigation

  • Preventive maintenance planning

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Onboard system integration

  • Vessel inspection proficiency

  • Budgeting and cost control

  • Dry dock planning

Employer Details

  • SuperFleet, Dubai Since January 2024
  • Densay Ship Management Pvt Ltd, Chennai January 2023 – January 2024
  • V.Ships Ship Management Pvt Ltd, Chennai October 2021 – January 2023

Languages Spoken/Written

English
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada

Career Proficiency

  • Work experience of more than 19 years in shipping industry with nearly 4 years at Shore as Fleet/Technical Superintendent.
  • Sincere and hardworking, played a crucial role in implementing measures to ensure compliance of vessels managed as well as in fleet with latest regulations.
  • When at sea, had extensive experience in shipboard operations & maintenance on-board Bulk carriers, Tankers and Car carrier with reputation for work ethics and safety standards
  • Hands on experience on latest technology and machineries like electronic engines (ME-C), Ballast water treatment systems (Headway) etc installed onboard with compliance to new and upcoming regulations.

Affiliations

  • C.Eng (Institute Of Engineers India)
  • F.I.M.E (Institute Of Marine Engineers India)
  • M.I.E (Institute Of Engineers India)

Sailing Career

  • Omicron Marine Pvt Ltd, Chennai March 2018 – September 2021
  • United Ocean Ship Management Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Aug 2012 – Feb 2018
  • Fleet Management Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Nov 2006 – July 2012

References

Naga Shekar, Medidi, Director Technical Services, nagamedidi@qualships.com, +61 426 785 085, Qualships Australia, Australia

Timeline

Fleet/ Technical Superintendent

10.2021 - Current

Marine Chief Engineer

11.2018 - 09.2021

Marine Engineer

11.2006 - 10.2018

Marine Chief Engineer, Class 1 - Motor

Directorate General of Shipping

Diploma in Marine Surveying - Marine And Machinery Survey

Lloyd's Maritime Academy/North Kent College

Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management - Logistics And Shipping Management

Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping

B.E Marine -

Naval Maritime Academy/Andhra University

12th STD -

ICLES College of Arts And Science/HSE

10th STD -

DAV Public School/CBSE

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