Jineesh M Pothody
Kozhikode
Summary
Responsible Marine Engineer with over 20 years of seafaring and shore-based experience, including more than 4 years as Technical Superintendent managing VLCC tankers. Proven track record in technical management, dry-docking, and newbuilding supervision, with successful completion of multiple special surveys, retrofits, and construction projects. Holds MEO Class I (Motor) COC, with hands-on expertise as Chief Engineer on VLCCs and extensive shore-based experience in ship management. Currently working with Lloyd’s Register as Lead Specialist – Machinery and Electrotech, supporting owners and charterers on newbuild specifications, regulatory compliance, and plan approval. Experienced marine engineering professional specializing in technical support, regulatory compliance, and dry-docking management. Proven track record in plan approval and budget preparation, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and within financial parameters.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Specialist – Machinery & Electrotech
Lloyd’s Register
Mumbai
11.2023 - Current
- Lead the marine engineering and electro-technical aspects of technical support to newbuild projects.
- Support shipowners, charterers, on review of newbuild technical specifications.
- Undertake plan approval on behalf of owners.
- Advise owners and charterers on regulatory aspects of newbuild projects.
- Co-ordinate specialist input from LR’s internal technical teams to clients and act as the focal point in order to deliver accurate, timely and expert advice.
Technical Superintendent
Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd
Singapore
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for Technical Management of 5 VLCC tankers (Engine details eg: MAN B&W 7G80MEC-9.5 & 6S90MC-C), complying with ISM, Class Rules and other relevant International Rules/Regulations.
- Preparation of annual budget in co-operation with shipboard management, adhering to OPEX approved by the owner for the year, and quarterly evaluation of expenses.
- Monitor operation and performance of shipboard machinery, Hull performance monitoring, compliance with planned maintenance system.
- Attending shipyard for New Building, to ensure compliance with owner's Building Specifications, attending Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for Machinery, before installing them onboard.
- Newbuilding Involvement:
- Bella Ciao – Technical Suptd, NTS, Jiangsu, China (Jun–Jul 2020)
- DHT Stallion – Chief Engineer, DSME, Geoje, South Korea (Feb–Apr 2018)
- DHT Redwood – 2nd Engineer, Hyundai Shipbuilding, Mokpo, South Korea (Sep 2011)
- Maintain Class/Flag and Statutory Certificates, preparation of vessel in liaison with shipboard management for third party inspections including SIRE, Class, PSC etc.
- Dry-docking management:
- Prepared repair specifications, solicited and evaluated yard bids, awarded contracts, and supervised dry-docking execution.
- Completed dry-dockings of 6 VLCCs on time and within budget, including:
- DHT Bronco – 1st Special Survey, Yiulian Shipyard, Zhoushan (Aug–Sep 2023)
- DHT Appaloosa – 1st Special Survey, CIMC Shipyard, Zhoushan (Aug 2023)
- DHT Stallion – 1st Special Survey & EGCS Install, Zhoushan Changhong (Mar–Apr 2023)
- DHT Colt – 1st Special Survey & EGCS Install, Zhoushan Changhong (Jan–Feb 2023)
- DHT Sundarbans – 2nd Special Survey, Drydocks World Dubai (Feb 2022)
- DHT China – 3rd Special Survey, EGCS & BWTS Installation, Yiu Lian Dockyard, Shekou (Aug–Oct 2021)
Junior Engineer to 4th Engineer
Selandia Marine/Mitsui O.SK
07.2003 - 11.2006
- Routine maintenance of various machinery, maintaining Engine Room watch under UMS, cargo operations etc.
Education
Certificate of Competency: Marine Engineer Officer Class 1 (MEO Class I) -
Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India
01.2014
Post Graduate Pre-sea Marine Engineering -
Marine Engineering & Research Institute
Mumbai01.2002
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, Trivandrum (University of Kerala)
Trivandrum01.2001
Skills
- Technical support
- Plan approval
- Regulatory compliance
- Machinery operation
- Dry-docking management
- Budget preparation
Training
- Associate Member, Institute of Marine Engineers (India), IME(I) No: A-19839
- MAN B&W ME Engine Optimization Course, 5 days
- MAN B&W ME Engine Basic Training, 3 days
- Wartsila RTflex Engine Basic Training, 3 days
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Specialist – Machinery & Electrotech
Lloyd’s Register
11.2023 - Current
Technical Superintendent
Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2023
Junior Engineer to 4th Engineer
Selandia Marine/Mitsui O.SK
07.2003 - 11.2006
Certificate of Competency: Marine Engineer Officer Class 1 (MEO Class I) -
Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India
Post Graduate Pre-sea Marine Engineering -
Marine Engineering & Research Institute
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, Trivandrum (University of Kerala)