Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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LAKSHMISHANKAR KRISHNANANDAN

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
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