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Vivin Subhash

Vivin Subhash

Senior Technical Manager
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Accomplished Marine Technical Leader with over 21 years of global experience, including 7+ years in Shore based leadership roles in middle east across offshore fleet operations, shipbuilding, dry-docking, and technical management. A Chief Engineer (FG-Unlimited CoC) and Fellow Member of IMarEST, currently serving as Technical Manager at GAC Marine, Abu Dhabi. Proven success in leading complex shipyard projects, managing 230+ personnel, and executing over 50 dry-docking and retrofit operations with measurable efficiency gains. Adept at driving fleet modernization, IMO compliance, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with IMO 2050 targets. Recognized for building high-performing technical teams, optimizing lifecycle maintenance, and fostering industry-academia collaboration through mentorship and training.

Overview

21
21

Years of professional Experience in Maritime & Offshore sectors

14
14

Years Sailing Experience - Chief Engineer DP2 Offshore, Tankers

7
7

Years Shore based Leadership roles in middle east offshore fleet

Work History

Technical Manager

GAC Marine LLC
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead technical operations for a fleet of offshore vessels, ensuring high uptime and compliance.
  • Oversaw shipyard activities with a team of 230+, coordinating multiple concurrent projects including vessel repairs, dry-dockings, and new-build programs, while ensuring quality, timelines, and budget compliance.
  • Served as Owner’s Representative for the new ship building of a 150T BP DP2 AHTS vessel at GAC in-house shipbuilding yard in Abu Dhabi, overseeing design finalization, construction, and commissioning.
  • Spearheaded fleet modernization: led design review and supervised build and delivery of five new barges from China.

Port Engineer / Technical Superintendent

GAC Marine LLC
01.2019 - 10.2023
  • Led dry-docking and retrofit projects, achieving faster turnaround through strategic planning and vendor performance optimization.
  • Applied RCM principles to identify critical assets, optimize maintenance plans, and reduce operational risks
  • Conducted thorough HSE and regulatory audits, leading to minimal findings during external compliance verifications.
  • Reduced fuel consumption by using antifouling and propulsion system enhancements.

Technical Superintendent

Executive Offshore Pte Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw dry-docking, surveys, and retrofits of offshore vessels to IMCA and Class standards.
  • Achieved annual maintenance cost reduction through strategic planning and oversight.

Owner Representative – Pre-purchase Inspections

POSH Semco Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Involved in pre-purchase inspections and technical audits of offshore vessels as a part of vessel take over.
  • Identified and documented critical defects; coordinated successful rectification at designated repair facilities.
  • Simultaneously implemented Owner’s Safety Management System (SMS) across all vessels.
  • Ensured timely charter readiness by aligning repairs, compliance, and operational integration post-takeover.

Chief Engineer

Multiple
12.2004 - 12.2017
  • Ensured full regulatory and class compliance by proactively monitoring evolving maritime regulations (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, Flag/Port State, PSC) and implementing procedural updates aligned with company SMS and international standards.

    Directed and optimized planned maintenance systems (PMS) and lifecycle equipment strategies to maintain OEM, class, and charterer requirements, reducing unscheduled downtime and enhancing operational readiness.

    Developed and enforced technical SOPs for both preventive and corrective maintenance, integrating root cause analysis (RCA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and best practices for defect rectification.

    Improved machinery uptime and crew performance by implementing lean maintenance workflows, energy efficiency measures, and predictive diagnostics, achieving measurable gains in fuel efficiency, emission control, and resource utilization.

Education

Marine Officers Training - Marine Engineering

C.M.E.T
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Maharashtra College of Engineering
India
04.2001 -

Skills

Fleet Technical Management

Awards

  • Gold Medalist – Marine Officers Training Academy
  • Engineering College Topper & University 2nd Rank Holder

Certifications And Qualifications

  • Chief Engineer (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency
  • Lead Auditor – ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 (Bureau Veritas Certified)
  • ISM & ISPS Internal Auditor
  • IMO Regulatory Compliance
  • DP Technical Maintenance
  • Veripos DGPS
  • Fugro GNSS
  • BOSIET & HUET
  • Offshore Safety Training
  • VICT Certified Trainer – Maritime Mentorship & Training
  • UAE, UK, and International Driving Licenses

Affiliations

Fellow Member, IMarEST

Fellow Member, Institute of Engineers.

Chartered Engineer


VISA

UAE - Golden Visa

Timeline

Technical Manager

GAC Marine LLC
10.2023 - Current

Port Engineer / Technical Superintendent

GAC Marine LLC
01.2019 - 10.2023

Technical Superintendent

Executive Offshore Pte Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018

Owner Representative – Pre-purchase Inspections

POSH Semco Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2018

Chief Engineer

Multiple
12.2004 - 12.2017

Marine Officers Training - Marine Engineering

C.M.E.T
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Maharashtra College of Engineering
04.2001 -

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