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Vignesh SIVAGNANAM

Summary

Accomplished Naval Architect with a proven track record of launching PACMAK DB Marine Group and expanding its services across six countries. Expert in strategic planning and relationship building, demonstrated through mentoring high-performing teams and enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in ship structural repair and inspection, with extensive experience across global shipyards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD DIRECTOR / NAVAL ARCHITECT

PACMAK DB MARINE GROUP
10.2021 - Current
  • Started the company from the scratch and developed the service portfolio in the maritime industry.
  • Interviewed, Shortlisted, and hired candidates for the company development and developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • From Singaporean company have carried the brand across 6 different countries such as USA, India, Greece, Colombia, Dubai and Malaysia.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.


Senior Naval Architect

ZENER MARITIME SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
01.2015 - 10.2021
  • Experienced as Hull Superintendent during various ship dry dock
  • Extensive Docking Experience in Shipyards of China, Singapore and Dubai and European shipyards
  • Inspected more than 250 ships globally for various ship owners and managers.
  • Extensive experience in retrofit of BWTS / EGCS from 3D scanning until installation.
  • Experience in IHM part I, II, AND III survey, qualified as DNVGL approved HazMat expert.
  • Experience in Ship Structural Repair and Inspection field.
  • Extensive Sailing Experience for Condition Assessment Survey, Pre-Purchase Survey, Pre -Docking Survey and Dimensional Survey.
  • Proficient with Ship structures of Bulk Carrier, Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Ore Carriers, Semi-Submersible Heavy Lift Carriers.
  • Familiarity with Classification Societies Rules and Regulations.
  • Excelled in leading the Work with UTM Team and Shipyard Team for the Project goals and Scope.
  • Ability to Prepare Technical Specifications and Reports for Ship Owners and Managers.Spearheaded research efforts to develop innovative methods for improving ship stability in adverse conditions.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering custom-tailored naval architecture consulting services.
  • Optimized shipyard processes for increased efficiency and cost savings with streamlined project management methodologies.
  • Conducted thorough damage assessments, ensuring the safety and integrity of marine structures.

Naval Architect

ZENER MARITIME SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
07.2012 - 12.2014
  • Doing Condition Assessment Survey, Pre-Purchase Survey, Steel Renewal Supervision and Inspection for Ship Owners.
  • Preparing Steel Estimation Calculation and Steel Repair Specification, monitoring the Steel Renewals done by shipyard for Ship Owners.
  • Liaise and coordinate with Class Surveyor about the Scope of Repairs.
  • Coordinate with Shipyard Ship Repair Manager about the Scope.
  • Reporting to the Ship Superintendent about daily work status.
  • Carry out checks on welding, Supervise and verify the checks done by QA/QC of Shipyard.
  • Checking work done and Invoice given by Shipyard for Ship owners.
  • Preparing Technical Report on Steel Renewal with Repair Specification and Photographs.
  • Carried Out Dimensional Survey for Heavy Transportation Vessels.
  • Did Feasibility Scantling Calculation on the Bottom Shell / Inner Bottom Plate to assess the Strength.

TRAINEE NAVAL ARCHITECT

NAVAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND LABORATORY (NSTL)
04.2011 - 04.2011
  • Visited Towing Tank where gained basic knowledge of various Ship model making and analysis on Vessel Resistance and Vibrations

TRAINEE NAVAL ARCHITECT

ABG SHIPYARD LIMITED
12.2010 - 01.2011

Worked in Departments such as Production/ Fabrication Department, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance, Outfitting and Mechanical Department for a New Building Project as a Internship Trainee.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING

AMET UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI INDIA
06-2012

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

LEAD DIRECTOR / NAVAL ARCHITECT

PACMAK DB MARINE GROUP
10.2021 - Current

Senior Naval Architect

ZENER MARITIME SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
01.2015 - 10.2021

Naval Architect

ZENER MARITIME SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
07.2012 - 12.2014

TRAINEE NAVAL ARCHITECT

NAVAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND LABORATORY (NSTL)
04.2011 - 04.2011

TRAINEE NAVAL ARCHITECT

ABG SHIPYARD LIMITED
12.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor's Degree - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING

AMET UNIVERSITY
Vignesh SIVAGNANAM