MAHESH CHANDRASEKARAN

• Served as Chief Engineer Officer on board dual-fuel oil tankers (LNG/fuel oil).
• Was overall in-charge of safe bunkering of LNG, handling and operation of dual-fuel systems, including changeover procedures between LNG and fuel oil.
• Had consistently been preparing the vessel and ensuring successful completion of SIRE 2.0 inspections, flag state inspections, multiple port state control inspections, condition surveys, as well as internal and external ISM, ISPS, and MLC audits.
• Consistent in keeping the vessel always compliant with IMO DCS/EU-MRV/EU-ETS requirements, SEEMP part1/2/3 complaint including the latest CII requirements.
• Had played a key role in initiating the vessel's first docking requirements, preparing comprehensive dry-dock specifications for various machinery with detailed technical data.

• Worked as chief engineer onboard oil tankers, including dual fuel tankers, operated by Bernhard Schulte ship management ltd.,
• Have served under different owners, charterers with in the above period including voyage chartered and time chartered vessels.
• Have carried out Main engine unit overhauls, Cylinder liner renewals, main bearing overhauls, Hydraulic deck machinery major overhaul and overhaul of cargo/ballast pumps during the challenging fuel change over phase in the year 2020.
• Coordinated with the Master and shore management on technical issues, operational status, and planned repair or maintenance activities.
• Had played a key role in initiating the vessel's docking requirements, preparing comprehensive dry-dock specifications for various machinery with detailed technical data, liaising with various docks around the world based on their quotations and preparing the dry docking cost/job sheet based on the quotes received.
• Had developed a complete dry-docking plan for the vessel, incorporating a detailed schedule finalized through discussions with the Technical Superintendent.

Worked as a Trainee chief engineer(Onboard role - second engineer) on oil tankers managed by Bernhard Schulte Ship management ltd.,

• Ensure readiness of all machinery for sailing, maneuvering, and cargo operations.
• Closely coordinate with the Master and deck officers during critical operations.
• Manage bunkering operations, fuel testing, and pollution prevention measures.
• Respond effectively to machinery failures, alarms, and emergency situations.
• Onboard engine team resource management for both day to day maintenance and operational activities and critical/unplanned maintenance jobs onboard the vessel.
• Maintaining harmonized inter departmental relationship through all ranks onboard and improving the harmony onboard at all times.
• Continuously improved productivity and vessel performance across all vessels by working closely with junior ranks and maintaining an effective balance between crew welfare and operational demands.

• Managed engine room operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing performance and reliability.
• Collaborated with chief engineer and shore personnel to develop operational procedures and efficiency improvements.
• Trained junior engineers on equipment handling and emergency response protocols.
• Had carried out major overhauls on main propulsion engine, auxiliary engines, auxiliary machinery, cargo related machinery and deck machinery.
• Had consistently kept the vessel's technical management system and the machinery ready for emergency preparedness and also for all third party inspections.

• Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of auxiliary boilers and exhaust gas boilers
• Monitoring boiler water quality and carrying out chemical dosing
• Operation and maintenance of purifiers (FO/LO purifiers)
• Ensuring correct fuel treatment and settling tank operations
• Monitoring lube oil quality and maintaining logs
• Routine operation and planned maintenance of diesel generators
• Overhauling of cylinder heads, fuel pumps, injectors, and other components
• Monitoring load sharing and DG performance
• Assisting in safety drills and emergency response
• Ensuring compliance with company SMS and statutory requirements