Sanjeev Ramchandran Nair
Chief Engineer, Marine
Cochin
Summary
A versatile, accomplished engineering professional with proven years of expertise managing marine operations with a wide range of technical expertise. Marine Engineer with 20 years of progressively responsible job roles, sailing Chief Engineer with 40 months rank experience on Oil Tankers. Holding Certificate of Competency (Management Level) MEO Class I Certificate from DG Shipping, Mumbai, India. Qualified Mechanical Engineer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chief Engineer
IDIMITSU TANKERS
11.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage the entire engineering team, ensuring optimal performance across all engineering functions.
- Maintain engineering costs within budget while optimizing resource utilization.
- Ensure consistent team performance under varying operational conditions and provide necessary support to achieve goals.
- Facilitate smooth communication with management and other departments to streamline workflows across the vessel.
- Make timely, critical decisions to maintain vessel safety, operational efficiency, and compliance.
- Lead the team by adhering to established processes and industry standards.
- Train and mentor team members to adapt to new challenges and continuously improve their skills.
- Motivate and foster team growth, providing clear growth paths within the organization
Marine Consultant
Sextant Marine Services
01.2021 - Current
- Handled various logistics operations of ships’ docking, Vessel maintenance and hiring for different positions
- Completed various repair works at Cochin Shipyard and on board various vessels at Cochin port for Sextant Marine Services
- Well versed with the requirements of inspection regimes like SIRE-VIQ, OCIMF
- Recognized for strict adherence to safety standards
- Successfully managed teams of multicultural, multinational workforce and worked across geographies (worldwide) handling bulk, oil tanker ships
- Highly experienced with operational/maintenance/Installation of marine machinery, Survey/auditing of ship, Inventory/budget control, Safety training/security implementation
- Performing the functions of troubleshooting and preventive/breakdown maintenance for reducing operational of Machineries on board to minimum
- Experienced in managing and controlling of working man hours in dry-docks to satisfy vessel owners as well as labor organizations
- Inculcating Safe work culture onboard by regular training: Risk assessment, work planning, implementation of safety precautions and safety training onboard
- Inventory & Budget control: Controlling ships budget by Spares/Stores inventory control of Consumption, controlling Stock Items and Levels, placing orders/follow up
- To conduct incident investigation to find out root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Running shipboard machinery & maintenance activities to ensure completion of work within the time limit & effective resource utilization to maximize the output
- Prepared guarantee claims for new delivery vessel and liaised with shipyard for rectification
- Experience in managing documentation
Chief Engineer
GOODWOOD SHIP MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed logistics operations for ship docking, vessel maintenance, and recruitment for various positions.
- Oversaw and completed repair work at Cochin Shipyard and on vessels at Cochin Port for Sextant Marine Services.
- Well-versed in inspection regimes such as SIRE-VIQ and OCIMF, ensuring vessels meet industry standards.
- Recognized for strict adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of operational safety.
- Successfully managed multicultural and multinational teams across geographies, handling bulk and oil tanker ships.
- Highly experienced in Operational/maintenance/installation of marine machinery, surveying/auditing ships, and controlling inventory and budgets.
- Led troubleshooting and preventive/breakdown maintenance activities to minimize machinery downtime onboard.
- Managed and controlled working man-hours during dry-dock operations, ensuring satisfaction for both vessel owners and labor organizations.
- Promoted a safe work culture by conducting regular safety training, risk assessments, work planning, and implementing safety measures onboard.
- Managed inventory and budget control by overseeing spares/stores inventory, controlling stock items/levels, and placing and following up on orders.
- Conducted incident investigations to determine root causes and recommended corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Managed shipboard machinery and maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective resource utilization for maximum output.
- Prepared guarantee claims for new delivery vessels and coordinated with shipyards for necessary rectifications.
- Experienced in managing documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with industry regulations
Education
Graduate Marine Engineering -
Garden Reach Ship Builders
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
VMKV Engineering College
01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
Highly motivated and results-driven, consistently achieving performance goals
Effective team player and motivator, fostering collaboration and team success
Strong believer in process and discipline, ensuring structured and efficient workflows
Certification
Marine Engineer Officer Class I, 95W-9205, India, 01/13/17, 11/19/26
Seaservice
- M.V Daryataal, Chell Ship, Bulk, 5th Engg, 31000, MAN B&W, 9M
- M.V Daryageeth, Chell Ship, Bulk, 4th Engg, 11800, MAN B&W, 6M
- M.T Champion Power, Wallem, Product Tanker, 4th Engg, 15010, MAN B&W, 6M
- M.T Taizan, Wallem, VLCC, 3rd Engg, 36927, Sulzer RTA84T, 6M
- M.T Sonangol Girassol, Wallem, Crude Tanker, 3rd Engg, 22920, MAN B&W, 1M
- M.T Sonangol Kassanje, Wallem, Crude Tanker, 3rd Engg, 22920, MAN B&W, 6M
- M.T Charles Eddie, Wallem, VLCC, 3rd Engg, 34860, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Sonangol Rangel, Wallem, Crude Tanker, 2nd Engg, 22920, MAN B&W, 3M
- M.T Maxime, Wallem, VLCC, 2nd Engg, 34155, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Front Comanche, Seateam, VLCC, 2nd Engg, 34860, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T A Cavus, Shell, Oil Chem Tanker, 2nd Engg, 7070, MAN, 2M
- M.T Taizan, Wallem, VLCC, 2nd Engg, 36927, Sulzer RTA84T, 4.5M
- M.T Sonangol Cabinda, Wallem, Suezmax, 2nd Engg, 22920, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Abyss, Fareast, Aframax, Chief Engg, 16680, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Rise Glory, Fareast, Suezmax, Chief Engg, 22610, MAN B&W, 3M
- M.T DHT Cathy, Goodwood, Suezmax, Chief Engg, 19195, MAN B&W, 4M
- M.T Eagle Bay, Goodwood, Oil Chem Tanker, Chief Engg, 12712, MAN B&W, 1M
- M.T Leo, Goodwood, Aframax, Chief Engg, 21214, MAN B&W, 4M
- M.T A Melody, Goodwood, Suezmax, Chief Engg, 16588, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Whistler Spirit, Teekay, Aframax, Chief Engg, 16680, MAN B&W, 2M
- M.T Evagoras, Goodwood, Suezmax, Chief Engg, 22610, MAN B&W, 5M
- M.T Prometheus, Goodwood, Aframax, Chief, 15730, MAN B&W, 4.5M
- Gloria Maris, Goodwood, Suezmax, Chief, 29287, MAN B&W, 4.5M
- Orient M, Goodwood, Suezmax, Chief Engg, 20249, MAN B&W, 4.1M
- Nave Celeste, Idemitsu, VLCC, Chief Engg, Presently Sailing
Seamenbook
CL 75933, 07/17/17, 07/16/27, Kolkata
Endorsements
- Dangerous Cargo Oil (Advanced), DCE02KOC20001960, 12/14/20, 12/10/25
- COC endorsement, 1220782, 08/11/21, 11/19/26, Republic of Liberia
Coursescertificates
- PSSR, PSSR/EMA/1012-15/17-60, 06/17/15, Unlimited, Eurotech, Cochin
- Refresher MFA, 40100564122402515, 07/31/24, 07/30/29, Eurotech, Cochin
- AFFA, 40100563122404211, 07/29/24, 07/28/29, Eurotech, Cochin
- PSCRB, 40100562122404212, 07/30/24, 07/29/29, Eurotech, Cochin
- Specialized Oil Tanker Safety Course, TASCO/EMA/61-11/606, 06/02/11, Unlimited, Eurotech, Cochin
- SSO, REF/SSO/EMA/Batch II/36-14/000740, 01/21/14, Unlimited, Eurotech, Cochin
- Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Monitor Simulator Course, 106/2015, 06/10/15, Unlimited, IMU, Kolkata
- High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear (MGT Level), HV-ETO-ML/EMA/16-17/000313, 01/16/17, Unlimited, Eurotech, Cochin
- ME Control System Standard Operation, 07/29/16, MAN PrimeServ, Busan
- Foundation Course in Welding Technology, 12/24/04, ADOR Welding LTD, Mumbai
Inhousecourses
- HSQE E System, SPORE/HSQEEn/2018/040, 08/13/18, Goodwood, Singapore
- Shipboard Safety Officer Course, GSM/SBSO/018/18, 08/08/18, Goodwood, Mumbai
Walleminhousecourses
- Advanced Environmental Training, ECP-A/709, 07/07/17, WMTC
- MARPOL, MP/MAA/215, 07/01/13, WMTC
- Environmental Officer Training, EOT/659, 03/24/10, WMTC
- ERS TECH SIM 5000 Advanced Simulator, ERS/46, 11/30/15, WMTC
- Marine High Voltage and Safety Awareness Course, MGV/MAA/106, 09/18/12, WMTC
- Engine Automation and Hydraulic Course, EAHC/369, 03/26/10, WMTC
- Engine Room Management TRANSAS ERS 4000, ERM/344, 03/31/10, WMTC
- Tanker Operations And Vetting Course, TOV/376, 01/05/16, WMTC
- NPDES of US Environmental Protection Agency, NPDES/MAA/215, 07/02/13, WMTC
- WSM Safety MGT Orientation Course, WSMO/MAA/014, 02/28/12, WMTC
- Lifeboat Onload Release Gear Awareness Course, LBC/MAA/055, 06/30/11, WMTC
- Ship Maintenance and Mgt System, SMMS-C/208, 07/28/08, WMTC
- MLC 2006 Awareness Course, MLC/MAA/101, 06/29/11, WMTC
- Maritime Resource Mgt Course, MRM-IN-01-2707, 02/17/12, The Swedish Club Academy/WMTC Mumbai
- OPA 90, 92467, 08/24/11, WMTC
- Assertiveness Skills Development Programme, IMOI/ASDP/2011-12/618, 02/13/12, IMOI/WMTC
- Quality and Safety Mgt, IMC/QSMS/04-14, 04/30/14, IMC, Chennai
- Shipboard Energy Conservation, IMC/SBEC/05-14, 05/03/14, IMC, Chennai
- Management of Change, IMC/MOC/04-14, 04/29/14, IMC, Chennai
- Marine Accident and Incident Investigation, IMC/MA/05-14, 04/05/14, IMC, Chennai
- Risk Assessment/ Risk Management, IMC/RISK(REF)/04-14, 04/28/14, IMC, Chennai
Family
Wife (HomeMaker), 2
Current Role
Chief Engineer, Goodwood Ship Management, Responsible for the total Engineering team and Engineering deliverables, Ensuring Engineering cost within budget, Ensuring constant team performance in varying conditions, Ensuring proper communication with Management and other departments to enable smooth workflow in the ship, Timely and Critical Decision making, Lead the team by following processes, Training the team to adapt to new challenges, Motivate and grow the team for better performance and ensuring their growth path in the organization
Timeline
Chief Engineer
IDIMITSU TANKERS
11.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
GOODWOOD SHIP MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 10.2024
Marine Consultant
Sextant Marine Services
01.2021 - Current
Graduate Marine Engineering -
Garden Reach Ship Builders
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
VMKV Engineering College
01.1998 - 01.2002