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Sourabh Kumar Sarkar
Marine Engineer - Chief
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Chief Engineer with a strong focus on evaluating systems and conducting internal audits to develop cost-effective work plans. Expertise in creating strategies that consistently meet tight deadlines while aligning with business objectives, delivering reliable and actionable plans for stakeholders in the Marine Industry. Highly skilled in troubleshooting, risk assessment and mitigation, project analysis, as well as budget and equipment management, complemented by excellent analytical and technical capabilities. Recognized as a team leader, adept at managing budgets, supervising teams, and executing thorough inspections to ensure operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Chief Engineer
Geden Line
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on International Marine Industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures, SMS (Safety Management System).
- Managed and scheduled PMS (Planned Maintenance System) for onboard equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify and ensure all equipment is maintained as per makers' recommendations.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments, and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Led a team of 5 engineers and 6 crew to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints. I have dry-docking experience with ships of various sizes.
- Used [Software] to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Oversaw various international oil major vetting (SIRE) inspections, port-state control, and classification inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in safety management.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Developed and maintained relationships with the shore team to facilitate the quality and timely delivery of machinery spares and stores materials.
- Maintained a team-building environment to improve productivity and effectiveness.
Chief Engineer
Various
03.2016 - 03.2023
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on International Marine Industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures, SMS (Safety Management System).
- Managed and scheduled PMS (Planned Maintenance System) for onboard equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify and ensure all equipment is maintained as per makers' recommendations.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments, and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Led a team of 5 engineers and 6 crew to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints. I have dry-docking experience with ships of various sizes.
- Used [Software] to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Oversaw various international oil major vetting (SIRE) inspections, port-state control, and classification inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in safety management.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Developed and maintained relationships with the shore team to facilitate the quality and timely delivery of machinery spares and stores materials.
- Maintained a team-building environment to improve productivity and effectiveness.
1st Engineer
Various
Mumbai, Maharastra
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Reduced downtime by conducting timely inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the engineering team and deck crew.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with regulatory bodies such as coast guards or classification societies during routine surveys.
Junior Engineer
Various
Mumbai ( Remote), Maharastra
06.2006 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Reduced production costs by implementing cost-saving measures in materials procurement and manufacturing processes.
Education
Graduate Marine Engineering - Mariner Engineering
METI-COCHIN SHIPYARD
Kochi, India 04.2001 -
B.TECH - Mechanical
NSS Collage Of Engg
Palakkad01.2003
High School Diploma -
Bhavans Vidya Mandir
Kochi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Maintenance planning
Certification
CLASS 1 MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICER
Accomplishments
- Co-founder of Dairy & sweets Business house named Sarkars dairy & Bikash Babu Sweets in Kochi, kerala in year 2012
- Introduced new products like Malai Paneer, North Indian/Bengali Sweets for first time in Kerala in year 2013.
- Achieved establishment of low cost,high profits,customer friendly retain outlets.
- Established high quality state-of-art kitchens for industrial mass scale production at low cost .
- Oversaw Technical maintenance of a chain of 7 retail business outlets .
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Oversaw Social media, Public relations & business development for the company.
Interests
Audio Equipment
Spirituality
Total Experience
Chief Engineer : 52.6 months sea Time.
2nd Enginner & others : 53.0 months sea time
PERSONAL PARTICULARS (AS IN PASSPORT)
- Nationality: Indian
- Height: 168
- Weight (in KGS): 94
- Smoker: Nonsmoker
- Blood Group: 0+
- Veg. / Non – Veg.: Veg.
- Passport: Country INDIA, No.: Z6178947, Date of Issue: 2022-03-24, Place of Issue: KOCHI, INDIA, Date of Expiry: 2032-03-23
- Seafarer’s Identification Document (SID), No.: C33592450, Date of Issue: 2023-06-09, Place of Issue: CHENNAI, Date of Expiry: 2033-06-08
- INDOS, No.: 05EL0161
- Seaman’s Book (CDC): National, No.: CH52397, Date of Issue: 2016-10-02, Place of Issue: MUMBAI, Date of Expiry: 2035-04-06
- Valid US Visa “C1/D”: Yes, Date of Expiry: 2027-05-12, Passport ECNR: Yes
Family Details :
- Spouse: Name: Shatabdi, Last Name: Sarkar, DOB: 1987-01-24, Passport No.: Y4042135, Place Issued: Bengaluru, Valid until: 2034-06-23
- Child : First Name: Lavanya, Last Name: Sarkar, DOB: 2020-03-06
SEA SERVICE: (From Last Vessel Served)
- Name of the Company: GEDEN LINES, Name of the Vessel: ADVANTAGE VERITY, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: VLCC, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.2, DWT (D): 299998, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2025-07-13, To: 2025-10-03, Total M/D: 83 D
- Name of the Company: GEDEN LINES, Name of the Vessel: ADVANTAGE VERITY, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: VLCC, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.2, DWT (D): 299998, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2024-05-21, To: 2024-11-16, Total M/D: 180 D
- Name of the Company: GEDEN LINES, Name of the Vessel: ADVANTAGE LIFE, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: LR2, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6G60ME C9.2, DWT (D): 99999, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2023-07-13, To: 2024-01-07, Total M/D: 180 D
- Name of the Company: NORDEN SYNERGY, Name of the Vessel: NORD SKATE, Flag of Vessel: DIS, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 49900, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2022-12-27, To: 2023-03-20, Total M/D: 85 D
- Name of the Company: NORDEN SYNERGY, Name of the Vessel: GRAND/CONSTANCE, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 50129, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2022-10-11, To: 2022-11-25, Total M/D: 46 D
- Name of the Company: NORDEN SYNERGY, Name of the Vessel: VIRGEN DEL QUINCHE, Flag of Vessel: CYPRUS, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 39997, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2021-09-08, To: 2022-02-14, Total M/D: 190 D
- Name of the Company: ANGLO ARDMORE, Name of the Vessel: ARDMORE SEALANCER, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 47451, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2020-11-14, To: 2020-09-29, Total M/D: 100 D
- Name of the Company: AZA SHIPPING, Name of the Vessel: MOGRA, Flag of Vessel: MUMBAI, Type of Vessel: SUEZMAX, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): SULZER 6RTA72M, DWT (D): 150709, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2020-06-15, To: 2020-09-22, Total M/D: 100 D
- Name of the Company: ANGLO EASTERN, Name of the Vessel: LISSE, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: CHEM, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S35MC, DWT (D): 13062, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2019-07-09, To: 2019-11-25, Total M/D: 140 D
- Name of the Company: ANGLO EASTERN, Name of the Vessel: ATLANTIC PEGASUS, Flag of Vessel: HK, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 51034, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2018-04-29, To: 2018-09-13, Total M/D: 138 D
- Name of the Company: ANGLO EASTERN, Name of the Vessel: MISENO/ NAVAGARE, Flag of Vessel: DIS, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W6S50MC, DWT (D): 51034, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2017-05-25, To: 2017-06-11, Total M/D: 18 D
- Name of the Company: GOODWOOD, Name of the Vessel: FAIRCHEM STEED, Flag of Vessel: MARSHAL, Type of Vessel: CHEM, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S42MC, DWT (D): 20764, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2016-12-27, To: 2017-04-06, Total M/D: 101 D
- Name of the Company: DARYA SHIPPING, Name of the Vessel: DAWN MADURAI, Flag of Vessel: MUMBAI, Type of Vessel: MR, Engine make & model & BHP/KW (For Engineers) Cargoes Carried (For Deck Officers): MAN B&W 6S50MC, DWT (D): 44999, GRT (G): , Rank: CE, From: 2016-03-31, To: 2016-07-24, Total M/D: 116 D
Experience Matrix of Engineer Officer
- Experience on Deck / Cargo Machinery: Rolls Royce, Kongsberg, Oriental
- Experience on Oil / Chemical Tankers: Framo / Centrifugal Pumps: Yes, Marflex Pumps: Yes, Steam Turbines: Yes, Any Other (Specify name): Y, HAMWORTHY SVANEHOJ
- Experience on Propulsion System / Maneuvering System: CPP: Yes, Bow/Stern thruster: Yes, Kongsberg
- Experience on Auxilliary Engines: Yanmar: Y, Daihatsu: Y, MAN B&W: Y, Any Other (Specify name): Y, HIMSEN
- Experience of major overhaul / breakdown: Drydock
- Experience in PMS: Others (Mention Names): Yes, Kongsberg
- Additional Experience: EGCS / Scrubber experience (Mention Make / Model / Type): Yes, Langtech, Cleanmarine, BWTS experience (Mention Make / Model / Type): Y, NK-O3, SUNRUI, TECHCROSS
Disclaimer
I Do hereby declare that all information furnished is true to best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Geden Line
07.2023 - 11.2025
Chief Engineer
Various
03.2016 - 03.2023
CLASS 1 MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICER
02-2016
1st Engineer
Various
10.2011 - 05.2015
Junior Engineer
Various
06.2006 - 09.2011
Graduate Marine Engineering - Mariner Engineering
METI-COCHIN SHIPYARD
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bhavans Vidya Mandir
04.2001 -
B.TECH - Mechanical
NSS Collage Of Engg