Duke Khoo

Work History

Senior Technical Superintendent

SeaTeam Management Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

01.2020 - Current

Ensure safe and cost-efficient technical management of several sizes of bulk carriers, ranging from Newcastlemax, Capesize and Kamsarmax.
Involved in day-to-day operation of bulk carriers and keeping vessel both commercially and operationally ready for immediate deployment.
Involved in all inspections carried out by PSC, RightShip, charterers as well as auditors from internal and external parties.
Carried out investigations on technical incidents and update company PMS as appropriate.
Perform dry docking and repair of vessels.
Prepare vessels' annual operating budgets and dry-docking expenditures.
Review and approve purchases by vessels and involve in vendor appraisals.
Work with safety department for closures of inspections, deficiencies, observations, and implementation of new SMS procedures.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving GHG ratings issues.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings in cylinder lube oil expenses and improved profit margins.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.

General Manager

Gacy Marine Service Singapore / China

Singapore, Singapore

07.2019 - 12.2019

Maintain day to day communication with various branches to update on issues.
Involved in hiring, dismissal, staff remuneration as well as set company’s standard in promotion and defining work scopes.
Revamp company’s SOP and define work scopes for several positions.
General management of main and branch offices.
Performed sales and marketing trips at overseas to maintain customers’ relationships.
Signed contracts with various companies acting as preferred, appointed service providers.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 30%.
Increased monthly staff retention rate by 50% after implementing new training programs.
Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices, leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and top-ranking as industry leader.
Streamlined office operations through rewriting JDs and introducing organization chart, realizing significant improvements in operation execution functions.

Technical Superintendent

SeaTeam Management Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

10.2017 - 06.2019

Ensure safe and cost-efficient technical management of several sizes of bulk carriers, ranging from Newcastlemax, Capesize and Kamsarmax.
Involved in day-to-day operation of bulk carriers and keeping vessel both commercially and operationally ready for immediate deployment.
Involved in all inspections carried out by PSC, RightShip, charterers as well as auditors from internal and external parties.
Carried out investigations on technical incidents and update company PMS as appropriate.
Perform dry docking and repairs of vessels.
Prepare vessel's annual operating budgets and dry-docking expenditures.
Review and approve purchases by vessels and involve in vendor appraisals.
Work with safety department for closures of inspections, deficiencies, observations, and implementation of new SMS procedures.
Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Technical Superintendent

Rickmers Shipmanagement Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

02.2014 - 09.2017

Ensure safe and cost-efficient technical management of several sizes of container vessels, ranging from Panamax, Neo-panamax and 3500 TEUs.
Involved in day-to-day operation of container vessels and keeping vessels both commercially and operationally ready for immediate deployment.
Involved in all inspections carried out by PSC, charterers as well as auditors from internal and external parties.
Carried out investigations on technical incidents and update company PMS as appropriate.
Involved in energy efficiencies projects e.g. Bulbous bow modifications and low friction hull painting application.
Prepare vessel's annual operating budgets and dry-docking expenditures.
Review and approve purchases by vessels and involve in vendor appraisals.
Work with safety department for closures of inspections, deficiencies, observations, and implementation of new SMS procedures.
Carried out incident investigations with the safety team to identify root cause and place corrective and preventive actions in place.
Plan and execute vessels dry docking, attend to damage repairs, and carry out technical inspections on vessels.
Participated in energy efficiency upgrading project e.g.
Involved in drawing up vessels’ CP and TC clauses with commercial team and owners to increase vessels’ attractiveness.
Experienced in handling budgetary explanations to various third party owners.
Handled several high-profile speed claims / bunker consumption claims made by charterers.
Performed emergency repairs of hull damages, bow thrusters and stevedore damages.

Technical Superintendent

Ocean Tankers Pte Ltd Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

08.2012 - 02.2014

Directly in charge of oil tankers of several sizes ranging from Aframaxes, MR tankers, LR tankers, IMO II product tankers as well as fuel oil carriers.
Ensure vessel is operating safely and cost efficiently as per owner's standard.
Carried out SIRE inspections and follow up on closure of raised observations and deficiencies.
Worked with safety department to formulate replies to SIRE.
Carried out modifications as per charterers / terminal requirements.
Ensure technical incidents are properly investigated and corrective actions, preventive measures are shared across fleet.
Perform dry docking of vessels routinely and / or emergencies.
Attend to surveys, audits, and inspections by various parties.
Carry out technical inspections on oil tankers and perform voyage inspections to ensure vessel is in compliance of international safety standards.
Involved in purchases of vessels and ensure that items are complying of SIRE requirements.
Liaising with commercial on vessel deployment.
Involved in technical incident investigations and report writing.
Completed pump room exhaust fan mushroom modification to ensure compliance with terminal regulations.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Marine Engineer (Chief Engineer)

AET Shipmanagement Pte Ltd Singapore

01.2004 - 01.2012

CoC class 1 motor) Marine Engineer Officer in charge of engine room matters, ranging from planning, execution and completion of machineries overhauling.
Ensuring vessel comply with national and local regulations pertaining to safety matters.
Familiar with OCIMF inspection regime requirement and achieved several zero observations inspections for engine room.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Collaborated with ship management company and deck department to achieve zero observation SIRE inspection.
Performed all machineries inspections / troubleshooting / overhauling and condition monitoring.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Technical Superintendent

General Manager

Technical Superintendent

Technical Superintendent

Technical Superintendent

Marine Engineer (Chief Engineer)

Education

Master of Science - Maritime Studies

Certificate of Competency - Class 1 (Motor)

No Degree - Diploma in Marine Engineering

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Interests

Badminton

Timeline

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