Unnikrishnan K U

• Led hydrographic survey operations for quay wall construction, including crushed rock bed preparation and structural block placement
• Conducted high-resolution MBES surveys using R2Sonic 2024 and Kongsberg EM2040 dual head systems for pre- and post-construction verification
• Managed leveling tower operations equipped with rotating MBES, GNSS, and Total Station integration for real-time seabed profiling
• Achieved ±1 cm positional and depth accuracy during rock leveling and leveling tower operations to meet strict design tolerances
• Performed rapid MBES data processing within 10–15 minute operational windows to compare pre- and post-laying levels and guide construction decisions
• Supervised critical block placement (A–H levels), achieving ±1 cm positional and depth tolerance to ensure stability and structural integrity of the quay wall foundation
• Utilized instrumented block frames with dual GNSS, iXblue Octans motion sensor, and underwater cameras to provide real-time placement guidance
• Delivered live survey data and visual feedback to crane operators and dive teams through Qinsy integration, improving placement accuracy and efficiency
• Conducted post-installation surveys to determine block position and full orientation (roll, pitch, yaw, heading) and verified compliance with design specifications
• Identified deviations from tolerance limits and reported to project management for corrective action
• Overcame field challenges including line-of-sight obstruction, prism detection issues, and benchmark masking during Total Station operations
• Performed shallow water surveys using USV where conventional survey vessels were not feasible, handling deployment, acquisition, and processing
• Served as Rockworks Chief, processing Accropode placement data and verifying alignment and positional accuracy against design tolerances
• Worked as Data Processor, performing QA/QC of multi-source survey data (rockworks, bathymetry, land survey), validating reports, and ensuring accurate data submission
• Managed data backup and coordinated transfer of verified survey data to office teams for further analysis and reporting

Provided multi-disciplinary survey services including hydrographic, geophysical (cable route), and nearshore surveys based on project requirements.

• Offshore Cable Route Survey (IAX Project) – Reliance / SUBCOM
  Role: Multibeam Operator | Vessel: RV Northern Endeavour (Mumbai to Andaman)
  • Performed MBES data acquisition for offshore cable alignment and seabed mapping
  • Maintained positioning control and ensured data quality during offshore operations
• Wreck Search Survey – Shree Krishna Stevedores Pvt. Ltd. (Goa)
  Role: Navigator | MBES Operator | Data Processor
  • Conducted high-resolution MBES surveys for wreck detection and seabed investigation
  • Processed and analyzed bathymetric data to identify anomalies and confirm targets
• Onshore Cable Route Survey (IEX Project) – Reliance / SUBCOM
  Role: Navigator | Location: Versova, Mumbai (up to 20m depth)
  • Managed navigation and positioning for nearshore survey operations
  • Supported data acquisition ensuring alignment with project specifications
• Petronet MBES Survey – Gujarat
  Role: MBES / SBES Operator & Processor
  • Executed bathymetric surveys using MBES and SBES systems
  • Processed survey data, performed QC, and generated charts for project deliverables

• Shoreline Monitoring – Vizhinjam Port (Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd / Adani)
  Role: Party Chief
  • Managed complete survey operations and equipment handling (WRB, ATG, AWS, ADCP, RTK, SBES, MBES)
  • Performed data acquisition, processing, and reporting for shoreline monitoring
• Breakwater Progress Survey – Vizhinjam Port (HOWE / ITDC)
  Role: MBES Operator & Processor
  • Conducted MBES surveys and data processing for construction progress monitoring
  • Prepared CAD charts and survey deliverables

• Shoreline Monitoring – Vizhinjam Port (Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd / Adani)
  Role: Party Chief | MBES Operator & Processor
  • Conducted MBES surveys, data processing, and chart preparation
• Beach Profiling Survey – Karnataka Sand Resource (Mangaluru)
  Role: Party Chief | Navigator | MBES Operator | Processor
  • Performed coastal survey operations and data processing
• Outer Harbour Development Monitoring – Cochin Port (Samudra Consultants)
  Role: Party Chief | Navigator
  • Acquired ADCP wave and current data for long-term monitoring
• Bathymetric Survey – DHIL Port (Dahej, Gujarat)
  Role: Navigator | MBES Operator | Processor
  • Conducted bathymetric data acquisition and processing
• Sub-bottom Profiling & Bathymetry – Kanhoji Angre Island (Mumbai Port Trust)
  Role: Navigator | SBES Operator
• Bathymetry & Geophysical Survey – Mumbai Harbour & JNPT Channel
  Role: Navigator | MBES Operator
  • Supported multibeam and sub-bottom profiling surveys
• Reservoir Survey – Chandil (Jharkhand)
  Role: Navigator | SBES Operator | Processor
  • Performed bathymetric and topographic survey with data processing
• Port Bathymetry Survey – Mumbai Port Trust
  Role: Navigator | SBES Operator | Processor
• Shoreline Monitoring & Oceanographic Data Collection – Vizhinjam
  Role: Navigator | MBES Operator | RTK Operator | CAD Processor
• Bathymetry Survey – Pipavav Port (APM Terminals)
  Role: Navigator | SBES Operator | Processor
• UXO Survey Support – Kuwait (KNPC / MUSC)
  Role: Magnetometer Data Processor (Montaj)
• Bathymetry Survey – Pipavav Shipyard
  Role: Navigator | SBES Operator | Processor

• Conducted land and hydrographic survey operations using Auto Level and Total Station
• Performed SBES surveys and data processing
• Carried out dredging volume calculations and quantity analysis
• Prepared survey charts and reports