NIKHIN.M.T.
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NAVAL ARCHITECT/MARINE SURVEYOR/NEW BUILDING PROJECT ENGINEER/REPAIR PROJECT MANAGER/CONSULTANT NAVAL ARCHITECT WITH MORE THAN FOURTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE
ORGANIZATIONAL Experience
Certified Marine Warranty Surveyor from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy (2018)
Approved Consultant For Two Indian State Inland Water Ways Kerala Inland Vessels (KIV) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB)
Currently working as a Consultant Naval Architect at STUDIO NAVALE Maritime & Technical LTD (GREECE) (Mar 22 To till date)
Currently working as a Consultant Naval Architect at E2P Consultancy Services (UAE)/Ship Solution Consultancy Services (MUMBAI) (Sep 18 To till date)
Currently working as a Freelance Navalarchitect/Marine Surveyor (Sep 18 to till date)
Worked as Marine Surveyor with Maritime Bureau of Africa (MBA)/Business Executive with Global Maritime Consultants Group(GMCG) [PERIVIOUSLY KNOWN AS ISB Ship Consultants India PVT LTD] (Jun15 to Sep 18)
Worked as Naval Architect with Grandweld Shipyard,Dubai(Dec13 to Mar15)
Worked as Consultant Naval Architect with International Shipping Bureau (ISB),Cochin(Nov12 to Oct13)
Worked as Senior Engineer with Bharati Shipyard,Mumbai(Sep07 to Nov12)
1.CURRENT JOB PROFILE AS CONSULTANT NAVAL ARCHITECT E2P CONSULTANCY & SERVICES (UAE)/SHIP SOLUTION CONSULTANCY SERVICES (MUMBAI) (Mar 18 to till date)
Currently working on a tank conversion project of a CCS Classed Chemical Tanker Vessel SMA.This project including Structural,stability & Dmage Analysis,Piping,Heating coil Modification.
Crane installation Analysis Job has made using FEMAP software for RO-RO Container Vessel which is managed by Salem Al-Makrani cargo CO.LLC & classed in MACOSNAR (Socotra-3).
Prepared & got the approval of Longitudinal strength calculation and Ballast water
management plan for car carrier vessel which is managed by Salem Al-Makrani
cargo CO.LLC & classed in Tasneef (Al-Salmy-5).
Prepared & got the approval Stability & Ballast water management plan for Cable
Laying vessel which is managed by Etisalat and classed by RINA.
Prepared the crane installation Feasibility study of vessel which is managed by Blue
pearl Marine Services (UAE).
Prepared & got the approval LSA,FFA & LSS plan for a crude oil tanker vessel which
is managed by Silver Star Ship Management (KUTCH BAY) & classed in IRS.
Prepared Docking Plan for Global Queen-1 (Asphalt/Bitumen Carrier).The Vessel Which is flaged in Panama & classed in IRS which is managed by Prime Tankers LLC.
prepared & got the approval Ballast water management plan forLandingcraft/Container
vessel which is managed by Salem Al-Makrani cargo CO.LLC & classed in LR (SOCOTRA-2)
prepared Ship Energy Effiency Management plan forTanker vessel which is managed by Prime Tankers LLC & classed in BV (Aspire-01)
2.FREELANCE NAVAL ARCHITECT (SEP 18 to till date)
Worked as a MARINE SURVEYOR for Grandweld Shipyard,Dubai.it is a 8 month (Aug 20-Mar-21) contract basis Inspection of the Propeller & P-Bracket which manufacturing by indian company called SHREE GAJANAN PRASAD WORKSHOP for Grandweld’s shipyard’s 7 newly constructing 42m Aluminum Boats.
Worked as a project Manager for the Nauticus Marine LLP. It is a 3 Month (Aug19-
Nov19) contract basis Project Supervision of offshore Rig ABAN-4 Which was
repaired in CHOWGULE LAVGAN SHIPYARD,Maharashta and the job functions are
given below.
Responsible for Commercial health of Repair Project.
Exercising control over labour and material expended for the project.
Preparing and providing change orders for variations in original scope of work executed during project execution.
Preparing and providing regular budget updates to the client for aiding them in reviewing and controlling their budget.
Provide estimate and budget (material and labour) to various trades for work execution.
Continuous Monitoring to ensure that the material and labour consumption is within the stipulated limits to ensure that the commercial health of the project is maintained throughout.
Conducting routine time and motion studies for reviewing established man-hour consumption norms for the regular repair activities carried out in the yard and to identify means to increase productivity.
Commercial negotiation with client for final monetary settlement of project for works
Executed.
Appointed as Approved Consultant under Kerala Inland Vessels Act 2010 (KIV).
Appointed as Approved Consultant under Maharashtra Maritime Board Act 2018 (MMB).
Worked as a Exclusive Marine Surveyor for the L & T Marine Division. It is a contract basis inspection of the construction material.which is loaded from the different ports of mumbai on the ship for the SHIVAJI STATUE which is building in the Arabian sea near colaba area. This contract also includes the draft survey of the ship,cargo inspection & securing arrangements of the different materials Loaded in the vessel like machinery items,cements, concrete blocks etc.
Worked as a Exclusive Marine Surveyor for the TATA Projects. It is a contract basis inspection of the construction material,which is loaded from the different ports of mumbai on the ship for the MUMBAI TRANS HARBOUR LINK (MTHL) which is an under construction 21.8km,Freeway grade roadbridge connecting the city of Mumbai with Navi Mumbai. This contract also includes the draft survey of the ship,cargo inspection & securing arrangements of the different materials Loaded in the vessel like machinery items,cements, concrete blocks etc.
Appointed as Approved Consultant under Kerala Inland Vessels Act 2010 (KIV).
Appointed as Approved Consultant under Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).
Witnessing Inclining experiment, Heel tests and preparation and approval of Stability Booklets, Heel Test Reports, drawings and plans for vessels under Kerala Inland Vessels Act, 2010.
Stability and Damage Stability of Jackup Barge was done using autohydro.
Structural Strength Calculation Reports with the help of design software and also by direct computing when the situation demands it.
Reverse Engineering.
Conduction of Inclining experiment, Heel Test and Sea Trials for various vessels.
3.IN MARITIME BUREAU OF AFRICA (MBA)/GLOBAL MARITIME CONSULTANTS GROUP (GMCG),Mumbai.[Previously known as ISB Ship Consultants India Pvt Ltd (Jun15 to Sep18)
DESIGNATION :MarineSurveyor/Business Executive
MARITIME BUREAU OF AFRICA (MBA) is a SOUTH AFRICAN based Classification Society.Global Maritime Consultants Group (GMCG) [previously known as ISB Ship Consultants India Pvt Ltd] is a sister concern of International Register of Shipping (IRS) which is involved in marine consultancy, ship registration, engineering services and shipping.
Completed the Marine Warranty Surveyor Course from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.
Involved in Annual,Renewal and Occasional Surveys Including statutory surveys of Genaral Cargo,BulkCarriers,Oil Tankers,OSVs,DP Vessels under various flags on behalf of Maritime Bureau of Africa.
Carrying out change of Flag,Damage Surveys,Transfer of class Surveys (From IACS & Non IACS Members) For Various Vessels.
Doing the marketing for the Seafarer’s Licenses for the Flags of St.Kitts & Nevis,Palau.
Also doing the marketing for the ISB’s Marine & Offshore Consultancy.
Familiar with new regulations concerning classification and Statutory requirements, Loadlines.
Reviewing/Approving drawings made by drafting team.
Conduction of Inclining experiment, Heel Test and Sea Trials for various vessels.
Reverse Engineering.
Structural Strength Calculation Reports with the help of design software and also by direct computing when the situation demands it.
4.IN GRANDWELD SHIPYARDS,DUBAI.(Dec13 to Mar15)
DESIGNATION :Naval Architect in New Building Projects
Successfully executed 60 T BP Diving Support Vessel, DP1 & DP2 (H – 122 & 123) Project for Abu Dhabi Oil National Company.
Actively involved in preparing the drawings and estimates to suit the vessel conditions, wherever such requirement arises from time to time.
Preparing and monitoring the production schedule.
Planning of work to be completed within the given time and executing to get it done in time.
Review and comment on isometric drawings.
Review of the hydro testing package documents and witness for the hydro test being conducted on site.
Conducting meetings in regular intervals and showing documentation in weekly and monthly basis.
Inspecting incoming materials for damages, dimensions and corrosion and ensure that MTC is available and according to their requirements.
Ensures latest revision drawings are using at site.
Resolving technical query of contractor.
Machinery & Accommodation Outfit Design of 2 Nos. DSV Vessel.
Preparation of Technical Specification of the Machinery/Outfit Item based on the building specification and IMO/Class requirements.
Carrying out the technical evaluation of the offers received from various suppliers.
Preparation of Purchase Order Technical Specification for the technically qualified lowest bidder.
Preparing Bill of Materials for Hull & Outfit.
Lifting & Turning Padeye Design for the Module & Block Assembly for the 2 DSV.
Interacting with Class & Owners during the approval of outfit design drawings.
Review, Monitor and Control of the design activities in accordance with planned schedule.
Sorting out issues related to design, construction, procurement etc.
New Building Projects Worked on
VESSEL DESCRIPTION
OWNER
60 T BP DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL,DP1,DP2 H – 122,123
OWNER –ABU DHABI OIL NATIONAL COMPANY
Other Responsibilities
Inclining Experiment, Experiment Report for Aluminium Vessels
Bollard Pull Trial for the Bourbon Cormorant.
Conducted Sea Trial for the Bourbon Cormorant
Carrying out Lifting Calculation and Design of Lifting Ancillaries
Shell Plate Developement for the 38m Utility vessel Using the Autoplate.
5.IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BURAEU,COCHIN (Nov12 to Oct13)
DESIGNATION:Consultant Naval Architect in New Building Project.
Complete design including production drawings of a UTILITY Landing Craft to be operated in River Nile, for clients in South Sudan. The contract also includes inspection of the vessel in various stages of production at Master Shipyard, Cochin, India.
6.IN BHARATI SHIPYARD LTD,INDIA. (Sep07 TO Nov12)
DESIGNATION:Senior Engineer in New Building Project.
Review, Monitor and control the production performance accordance with planning and schedule.
Preparing Bill of Materials for indenting and procurement.
Machinery & Accommodation Outfit Design of 5 Nos. AHTS Vessel.
Preparation & Issue of Outfit Basic Design drawings like Piping Schematics, Accommodation Plan, Insulation Plan, LSA-FFA Plan, Statutory Manuals etc. to Class, Owners & Production.
Preparation of Detailed Piping, Accommodation & Other Fabrication drawings for production.
Review, Monitor and Control of the design activities in accordance with planned schedule.
Sorting out issues related to design, construction, procurement etc.
Interacting with Class & Owners during the approval of outfit design drawings.
Interacting with Class & Owners for design related issues at site.
To identify scope of work from Owners specifications, work lists and producing sketches and instructions describing the work to be done.
Technical design support by weekly visit to production yards.
Coordination with production department, owner and Classification society to ensure easiness of production.
Was a crucial member in preliminary design team for bidding projects.
New Building Projects Worked on
VESSEL DESCRIPTION
OWNER AND YARD DESCRIPTION
150 T BP AHTS,DIVING,SUBSEA,DP3,FI FI 2, MULTI FUNCTIONAL AHTS, H – 339
OWNER -GREAT OFFSHORE, INDIA YARD – MANGLORE, KARNATAKA
45 T BOLLARD PULLL TRACTOR TUG, H – 400
OWNER –PARADIP PORT TRUST YARD – RATNAGIRI.
150 T BP AHTS –H-352,353,354,355,356
OWNER –BOURBON SUPPLIERS, FRANCE YARD – GODBANDAR, MAHARASHTRA
55M DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL, H – 362,363,364
OWNER –RELIANCE, INDIA YARD – GODBANDAR, MAHARASHTRA
Other Responsibilities
Stability, strength, Launching, Capacity, Resistance and powering, Tonnage, launching and freeboard calculations for several vessels.
Inclining Experiment, Experiment Report for AHTS V -348,352-56,365-367,400
Towing Calculation for V 324, 355.
Full vessel modelled in Auotship for Ro-Ro Container for Probabilistic damage stability.
Basic Design and Detailed engineering and drawing of AHTS V 339
CSM, Speed Power Calculation for AHTS V 352
Was in AHTS V 352 project team from keel laying to Delivery.
Intact Stability calculation for V 365,400
Witnessed Water Barge towing tank experiment which was conducted in IIT Kharagpur and it was built for indian navy.
FINAL YEAR PROJECT
Design of a 20000 ton dwt bulk carrier of 14.5 knots .
Radius of action – cochin to east coast of India via Colombo.
Academic Qualifications
B-TECH IN NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND SHIP BUILDING,MAY 2007
Cochin university of science and technology, Cochin, India.
CERTIFIED MARINE WARRANTY SURVEYOR,2018
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy,London,Uk.
COMPUTING & SOFTWARE SKILLS
NAPA,Auto CAD, AUTOSHIP,MARSIN 2000,BV LASH
ACHIEVEMENTS
Member of Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA).
Personal Information
Date of Birth : 15/01/1986
Marital status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Address for Contact : Chaithanya (H)
Eranholi Chungham(PO)
Kannur,Kerala
670107-INDIA
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam.
Passport No & Expiry Date : Z3377795,26/09/2027
References
1) Mr.Praful Raj
Sr.Surveyor.
ClassNK-UAE
Ph. +971*********
2) Mr. Cyril Philip
Chief Operating Officer
Capital Ship Solution-INDIA
Ph: +919*********
3) Mr. Ramiz Ismail
Sr.Surveyor
Indian Register of Shipping-INDIA
Ph: +919*********