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ARIF MOHAMMAD

ARIF MOHAMMAD

Assistant Manager Technical Support
Singapore

Summary

I am a highly dedicated professional with a proven track record of delivering significant value. Over the past two decades, I have gained extensive experience in the shipping industry, particularly in shipboard management, technical operations, digitalization, Decarbonization, and smart shipping. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to generate substantial operational savings and spearhead innovation through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies within shipping organizations. Additionally, I have significantly enhanced my skill set in the techno-commercial aspects of business through executive education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Manager Technical Operation Support

Eagle Bulk
4 2023 - Current
  • Support technical team ashore in improving daily work by developing digital dashboard platforms
  • Internal and External stakeholders to provide seamless internet connection
  • Maintain and extend data ingestion and analysis to ensure a 'single source of truth' across company
  • Manage data warehouse centrally
  • Introduce technology and digitalization into organizational structure to improve operational efficiency and assist decision-making and process effectiveness
  • Managing company programs like Vertex and Navtor to improve operational efficiency.
  • Achievements: Piloted implementation of inventory management project on board fleet's vessels resulting in 11.2 million dollars of spares identification.
  • Significant Improvement in Main Engine performance evaluation quality translated into reduced off-hires
  • Spearheaded Eco-drive project to improve fuel efficiency, which resulted in 110MT/yr/vessel Fuel savings
  • Led project to replace conventional fluorescent lights with LED lights on fleet's vessels, generating 65% power savings annually/ship
  • Developed Fleet dashboard for Technical team to view data in one place and encourage data-driven decision-making
  • Support Installation of Starlink internet onboard vessels
  • Initiated transition from paper Oil record book to Digital record book

Assistant Fleet Manager

Eagle Bulk
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for technical management of assigned Fleet
  • As ambassador, was responsible for fostering positive and productive working atmosphere between Commercial, Operations, and Technical Management departments
  • This includes HSEQ, Crewing, Procurement & Purchase, Vessel IT, Daily Operational Projects, Environmental Compliance, and Large Value projects
  • To ensure Superintendents review and resolve vessel performance, energy efficiency, reported problems, preventive maintenance, defects, deficiencies, non-conformities, and client complaints
  • To empower, evaluate, appraise, and hold Technical Superintendents and Purchasers responsible for their respective duties
  • Developed, trained, and mentored superintendents to execute their tasks professionally
  • Achievements: Improved Right ship score of fleet from 3.2 to 4.7 by taking tangible measurements and tasks
  • Collaborated directly with Right ship on their expectations and met desired outcome
  • Piloted implementation of inventory management project on board fleet's vessels
  • In progress
  • Technical modification to Wartsila Main engines to avoid Crosshead bearing seizure
  • Aligning and managing fleet's IHM record keeping and compliance.

Technical Superintendent

Eagle Bulk Shipping
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Management of 6 Supramax bulk carriers with average age 8.5 yrs
  • Achieve maximum performance from vessel's Main Engine to meet commercial requirements
  • Ensure compliance, safety and opex related aspects are fulfilled during vessel operation
  • Achievements: Identify and drive possible change management to achieve long-term reliability of assets
  • Retrofit of Stern tube to air guard system with long-term operational excellence
  • Improving vessel performance by identifying targeted areas and collaborating with performance department
  • Collaboration with Operations department to plan vessel surveys without commercial impact
  • Successfully managing special surveys remotely.

Technical Superintendent

Eastern Pacific Shipping Singapore
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • End to End management of 7 container vessels from 17 yrs to 2 yrs ranging from 2500 - 15000 TEU
  • Assisting Fleet manager in budget proposal and planning by collecting relevant expenses and expense forecasts
  • Special survey of vessels
  • Involved in Voyage efficiency and Bunker savings project from a third party
  • Carrying out technical inspections and audits as per company's requirements
  • Prepare vessels for Sale and Purchase
  • To carry out pre-purchase vessel inspection for the owners vessel prior to takeover
  • Dry docking of container vessel 3rd SS, including BWTS installation
  • Achievements: Successful took over 2 new build delivery (15000 TEU) ships from HSHI
  • Vessels equipped with MAN ME G type engine, Wartsila open loop scrubber, and Exhaust gas recirculation system for Tier III compliance
  • Close follow-up on Engine Guarantee claims with Maker and execute reliability plan
  • Successfully prepared 3 vessels for Sale
  • Vessel's age 18 yrs
  • Implemented PMS and listed out critical spares for New build take over vessels
  • IHM Part 1 implementation for complete Container fleet and Safety Management Systems
  • Driving Tech Star projects by being a bridge between vessel and startup enterprise
  • Implementation of process improvement as many critical processes were inadequate in day-to-day operations
  • Collaborating with charterers and equipment makers to drive cold ironing projects for vessels in Los Angeles.
  • Supported crew development with comprehensive training programs focused on technical skills and safety awareness

Fleet Superintendent

Maersk Line Singapore
03.2015 - 06.2019
  • End to end technical manager handling 7 geared container vessels 4500 TEU
  • End to end Technical management of the Electronic Main engine and Steam turbine installed
  • Maintaining Liebherr CBW 50 cranes and ensuring improving their utilization through regular maintenance
  • Proposing OPEX and CAPEX budget
  • Special survey of vessels
  • Pre-purchase Inspection of secondhand vessels representing owners
  • Bunker efficiency modification
  • Carrying out technical inspection
  • Ensuring minimum downtime of vessels
  • Finance management of these vessels
  • An Active team member is working closely with the Fleet manager to optimize operations
  • Special survey of vessels
  • Achievements: Consistent high performance within the Fleet group in vessel operation
  • Excellent safety record in maintaining minimum work-related injuries during management
  • Displayed consistent year on year DRC performance through savings of 18%
  • Participated in selective work groups in optimizing fuel efficiency of fleet vessels
  • Effective and timely dry docking of vessels without delays and within proposed budget
  • Installed 4 BWTS on the vessel managed
  • 3 in shipyard and 1 while vessel in service
  • During my stint above I have efficiently handled various crisis of Main Engine break downs, Loss of electrical power on reefer ship, crane breakdowns which were handled timely and efficiently with minimum commercial impact
  • I also demonstrated strong negotiation skill which enabled me to claim safety related guarantee issues on engine room crane 7 years after installation
  • Carried out important modifications on deck cranes which improved crane efficiency by 23% over entire fleet of 22 vessels.

Technical Superintendent DP vessels

E-Marine PJSC Dubai
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Technical management of owned cable laying DP 1 and DP 2 vessels and cable machinery
  • End-to-end operational management of cable-lying vessels
  • Propose the annual OPEX, CAPEX, and Dry dock budget
  • Supervision of trenching equipment, plow, A-frame, and Umbilical
  • Project management and supervision of new build DP 2 cable ship with electric propulsion
  • Preparing technical scope related to major machinery upgrades and retrofits
  • Vessel's budget monitoring
  • Member of the technical evaluation committee
  • Turn key project management from initiation to completion
  • Planning, supervising and execution of vessel's dry docks
  • Professional evaluation of onboard senior officers
  • Conducting technical interview of new officers
  • Achievements: Timely completion of vessel's 6th survey within time and allotted budget
  • Owner representative to attend FAT of Parkburn cable machinery and approval
  • Techno commercial preparation and evaluation of contracts for upgrade projects
  • Revising planned maintenance of vessels
  • Converting main propulsion DC motors(General Electric) to AC motors including drives
  • Upgrading Kongsberg DP2 Dynapos to K-Pos
  • Upgrading Kongsberg HIPAP basic to HIPAP 501
  • Upgrading Schottel azimuth thruster control system
  • Upgraded Wartsila Bow thruster control system.

Marine Chief Engineer

Maersk Line
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Overall, in charge of technical operation of vessels ranging from 4500 TEU till 12500 TEU
  • Direct point of contact to vessel's Superintendent and Owners
  • In charge of vessel's daily running cost
  • Responsible for ISM, annual survey, regulatory compliance of vessel
  • To ensure vessel is always trading with no or minimum commercial impact
  • Performance management and responsibility.

Education

Executive MBA - Management Consultant in Decarbonization Shipping

University of Newcastle Australia
Newcastle Australia
04.2023 - 06.2024

Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class I (MOTOR) -

MPA Singapore
Singapore
01.2010 - 05.2011

Diploma in Marine Power Plant - Marine Power Plant

Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2000 - 04.2003

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing

  • Business Development

  • Customer Success

  • Innovation

  • Smart Shipping

  • Negotiation

  • Project management

  • Decarbonization

    • Passport

    Valid up to 2026. Valid US visa until 2032

    Strengths

    Diligent, agile, and organized approach to work. Data-driven, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Communication skills with multicultural teams ashore and onboard. Resource management. Collaboration. Willing to learn new skills, technology and innovation.

    Passion

    Travelling, Reading, Running, Cycling, Sports and Nature enthusiast.

    Titles Of Interest

    • Sustainability
    • Digital Transformation
    • Decarbonization
    • Leadership

    Personal Information

    Date of Birth: 05/01/83

    Timeline

    Executive MBA - Management Consultant in Decarbonization Shipping

    University of Newcastle Australia
    04.2023 - 06.2024

    Assistant Fleet Manager

    Eagle Bulk
    03.2022 - 03.2023

    Technical Superintendent

    Eagle Bulk Shipping
    07.2021 - 02.2022

    Technical Superintendent

    Eastern Pacific Shipping Singapore
    06.2019 - 06.2021

    Fleet Superintendent

    Maersk Line Singapore
    03.2015 - 06.2019

    Technical Superintendent DP vessels

    E-Marine PJSC Dubai
    09.2013 - 03.2015

    Marine Chief Engineer

    Maersk Line
    03.2013 - 09.2013

    Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class I (MOTOR) -

    MPA Singapore
    01.2010 - 05.2011

    Diploma in Marine Power Plant - Marine Power Plant

    Singapore Polytechnic
    01.2000 - 04.2003

    Assistant Manager Technical Operation Support

    Eagle Bulk
    4 2023 - Current

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