LAKSHMISHANKAR KRISHNANANDAN
2ND ENGINEER
Chennai
Summary
Marine Engineer with 17+ years of progressive sea service experience including tenure as on bulk carriers and DP2 vessel and containers. Skilled in operation and maintenance of MAN B&W, Sulzer, and Wartsila main engines, planned maintenance systems (PMS), emergency response, ISM compliance, dry dock, and fuel efficiency optimization. Strong leadership and team coordination in engine room operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
2nd Engineer
M.V. Shaurya
05.2025 - 08.2025
- DP2 Vessel 1,579 GRT, Wartsila/ 2,040 kW
2nd Engineer
Strategic Synergy
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Bulk Carrier 24,641 GRT, MAN B&W/9,320 BHP
2nd Engineer
Strategic Savannah
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Bulk Carrier 23,857 GRT, MAN B&W/8,982 BHP
2nd Engineer
Strategic Venture
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Bulk Carrier 26,566 GRT, MAN B&W/ 9,320BHP
2nd Engineer
Strategic Explorer
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Bulk Carrier 24,841 GRT, MAN B&W/9,320 BHP
3rd Engineer
Strategic Alliance
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Bulk Carrier 24,841 GRT, MAN B&W/9,320 BHP
3rd Engineer
Strategic Fortitude
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Bulk Carrier 24,841 GRT, MAN B&W/9,320 BHP
3rd Engineer
Cove Island
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Container 9,956 GRT , Wartsila/13,048 BHP
3rd Engineer
Shipman Island
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Container 9,956 GRT , Wartsila/13,048 BHP
3rd Engineer
Sri PremPoorva
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Bulk Carrier 36,078 GRT, MAN B&W/11,336 BHP
3rd Engineer
TCI Arjun
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Container 7,511 GRT, MAK/5,191 BHP
4th Engineer
Africa Star
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Container 18,037 GRT Sulzer/ 25,502 BHP
4th Engineer
ZIM Europa
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Container 41,507 GRT Sulzer/25,502 BHP
4th Engineer
ZIM Chicago
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Container 91,158 GRT MAN B&W/68,640 kW
5th Engineer
ZIM Israel
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Container 37,209 GRT Sulzer/ 29,512 BHP
5th Engineer
ZIM Jamaica
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Container 41,507 GRT Sulzer/ 28,350 kW
Education
B.E. - Marine Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology
01.2007
HSC -
Vellamal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
01.2003
SSC -
Madras Christian Collage Higher Secondary School
01.2001
Skills
- Operation and maintenance
- Managed and updated the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System
- Actively participated on implementing corrective actions for non-conformities
- Maintained defect reporting, near-miss reports, and follow-up actions
- Actively involved in vessel dry dock operations for machinery overhauls and class surveys
- Team coordination and fuel efficiency measures aligned with SEEMP and company guidelines
- Acted as team leader during planned maintenance and emergency troubleshooting, ensuring safe and efficient execution
- Mentored and trained cadets and junior officers, ensuring their professional development, familiarization with shipboard operations, and adherence to safety and ISM standards
Certification
Certificate of Competency MEO Class II (Motor)
Accomplishments
- Conducted major overhauls of MAN B&W and Wärtsilä engines, Sulzer and MAK reducing downtime.
- Implemented PMS and supervised audits ensuring ISM compliance.
- Coordinated safety drills and emergency responses with zero deficiencies in inspections.
- Supported voyage fuel efficiency optimization via engine performance tuning.
Timeline
2nd Engineer
M.V. Shaurya
05.2025 - 08.2025
2nd Engineer
Strategic Synergy
11.2023 - 06.2024
2nd Engineer
Strategic Savannah
12.2022 - 04.2023
2nd Engineer
Strategic Venture
02.2022 - 07.2022
2nd Engineer
Strategic Explorer
05.2021 - 09.2021
3rd Engineer
Strategic Alliance
08.2020 - 02.2021
3rd Engineer
Strategic Fortitude
01.2018 - 08.2018
3rd Engineer
Cove Island
05.2017 - 08.2017
3rd Engineer
Shipman Island
06.2016 - 10.2016
3rd Engineer
Sri PremPoorva
08.2015 - 12.2015
3rd Engineer
TCI Arjun
01.2015 - 04.2015
4th Engineer
Africa Star
10.2013 - 06.2014
4th Engineer
ZIM Europa
11.2012 - 03.2013
4th Engineer
ZIM Chicago
03.2012 - 08.2012
5th Engineer
ZIM Israel
11.2011 - 03.2012
5th Engineer
ZIM Jamaica
10.2007 - 06.2008
B.E. - Marine Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology
HSC -
Vellamal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
SSC -
Madras Christian Collage Higher Secondary School