Prasanth Surendranath Email & Phone Number

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Technical Superintendent of a reputed ownership company. Responsible for the safe and economic operation of diversified fleet of 10 Foreign going vessels. Managing ocean going General Cargo Vessels , AHTS, Landing crafts, barges.Experience in handling Dry Dock / Repair jobs with Dry Dock World , Dubai Maritime city & Abu Dhabi Ship Building.

Off Shore

 3 year of top management / administrative level experience as Director of the entire ENGINE & TECHNICAL department. Spearheaded efforts for managing shipboard operations while ensuring compliance with various laws and standards including all pollution prevention laws, company guidelines & policy and safety standards. Was the sole responsible person for the entire technical operations including engineering, electrical, and mechanical departments. Planned & established proactive procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance of machinery, considerably reducing machinery downtime. Optimized performance of machinery through calibration and repairs. Was direct in charge of Air-Condition & Reefer plant operation & maintenance. In charge of maintaining & updating records as required by different administration. Also maintained records of engineering department activities, inventory records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs. Worked alongside other shore based engineers and technicians, approving designs, and executing plans safely and efficiently at minimal cost for the company. Implemented strict safety and accident prevention programs. Presented drawings to shore managers and incorporated recommended changes to present operating system. Coordinated with Shore management & prepared the ship/plant for various audits , surveys by various classification societies and inspections by various port state control including U.S. coast Guard, Australian authorities related to safety, Quality Control and Environmental Protection. Supervised daily engine room logs and inventory of all supplies.

• 7 years of experience in senior management level directly reporting to Chief engineer and also the in-charge of the engine room on his absence/behalf.• Responsible for risk assessment, briefing and safety training of the entire engine crew, especially for the junior engineers.• Ensure strict implementation Planned maintenance system (PMS).• Distributes and assigns duties to all the engine crew members/ technical team and supervises them.• Direct in charge of operation & maintenance of MAIN ENGINES. Ensure / Monitor that other working machineries are maintained satisfactorily for junior engineers.• Responsible for storing and maintaining record of the spares inventory.• In-charge of engine room housekeeping and engine room garbage management.

• In charge of operation & maintenance of boilers, auxiliary engines, Pumps, Purifiers, condensate and feed systems.• Assist Second engineer in daily maintenance and operations of various machinery.• Ensure proper compliance of safety standards laid out by Company/ organisation.

Postgraduate Diploma In Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering

B.Tech ( Mechanical), Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Distinction

Activities and Societies: Maths , science & computer pre degree