Years of professional Experience in Maritime & Offshore sectors
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
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
Shipyard Operations
Dry-Docking
Newbuild Supervision
Owner Representation
Compliance Management: Class, Flag State, PSC & Charter
Fleet Modernization
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Business Case Evaluations
Regulatory Compliance
ISO Lead Auditor
Risk Mitigation
Audit Preparedness
Strategic Maintenance Planning
PMS Implementation
Cost Optimization
HSE Leadership
Sustainability Initiatives
GHG Emissions Reduction
Maritime Digitalization
ERP
Data Analytics
Technical Audits
Cross-Functional Leadership
Team Management
Vendor Management
Mentorship
Capability Building
Certified Maritime Trainer
Technical Competency Mapping & Gap Analysis
Fleet Maintenance Strategy
Retrofit Planning
Charter Readiness & Client Interface for Offshore Assets
Budgeting & Capital Expenditure Planning
Stakeholder Communication & Board Reporting
Crisis Management
Risk Assessment
Failure Analysis
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 -