Divakar C. Menon.

Email: menondivakar@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-9487733295, 9443333295.
Phone : +91-413-2272916

CAREER ORIENTATION:
To work in a globally competitive environment that yield twin benefits of
job satisfaction and professional growth.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
 15 years of experience as Marine Engineer in shipping industry
including DRY DOCKING of ships and New Built.
 Holder of Certificate of competency as Chief Engineer officer issued
by Government of India.
 Site Superintendent/ Chief Engineer of New Built projects for
AHTSV & PSV Vessels (Diesel Electric propulsion) owned by Halul
Offshore at L & T Shipbuilding Chennai.
 Served as Chief Engineer on board Container, DP1 and DP 2 Offshore
Vessels.
 Carried out Towing operation, Platform duties, FIFI operations and
Bulk discharge.
 Responsible for managing of Multi National Engine room officers &
crew. Planning, allocation & execution of duties required for safe
operation of ship.
 Hands-on experience in Engine rebuild, Commissioning, operation,
maintenance and watch keeping of Main Engine plant, Boiler plant,
Auxiliary Engine Plant, Hydraulic & pneumatic plant, Refrigeration
and Air conditioning plant.
 Successfully handling CSM surveys, Classification society surveys,
Various PSC inspections, ISM Audits.
 Team Handling and Implementation being an integral part of my
profession.

 Commissioning and sea trials, vessel inspection as required by

Class/shipyard, vessel delivery of New built.
WORK EXPERIENCE AS MARINE ENGINEER:

PERIOD COMPANY ROLE

Jan 2016-April 2016 ORIENT EXPRESS SHIP CHIEF ENGINEER,
MANAGEMENT ENGINE REBULID AND
COMMISSIONING
Aug 2015- November ARIES MARINE SUPERINTENDENT/CHIEF
2015 ENGINEER NEW BUILT
PROJECT FOR HALUL
OFFSHORE DP2 AHTSV &
PSV (DEISEL ELECTRIC
PROPULSION) AT L &T
SHIPBUILDING,
CHENNAI.
May 2014-July 2015 CS OFFSHORE CHIEF ENGINEER DP2
MPSV NEW BUILT
TAKEOVER.
July 2013- April 2014 TAG OFFSHORE CHIEF ENGINEER
March 2013- May 2013 BIBBY SHIP CHIEF ENGINEER AHTSV
MANAGEMENT RIGMOVE AND TOWING
December 2008 - Jan BRITISH PETROLEUM MARINE ENGINEER, 2ND
2013 SPECIAL SURVEY AND
DRYDOCKING
Oct 2001-November BARBER SHIP MARINE ENGINEER
2008 MANAGEMENT

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

 PG in Pre-sea Marine Engineering (First class) - Marine Engineering &

Research Institute, Mumbai. (2001)
 BE- Mechanical (First class)–University of Madras. (1996-2000)
 HSC 12th Standard (First class)-Kendriya vidhalaya Hr. Sec School
Pondicherry (1994-1996)
 Matriculation 10th Standard (First class) - Kendriya vidhalaya Hr. Sec
School Pondicherry.

Travel documents

Passport Indian K0367661 Issued at Chennai Valid Up to 27/02/2022

Visa US R C1D Valid Up to 11/04/2017
CDC Indian CH 16293 Valid Up to 14/06/2025
Indos 99EL2089
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
Sea Experience

Rank Type of Ship Type of Engine Horse Power Company

Chief Engineer Container MAN B & W SMC 28500 OESM

Chief Engineer DP2 MPSV NIIGATA 5915 CS OFFSHORE
Chief Engineer DP2 MPSV NIIGATA 5915 CS OFFSHORE
Chief Engineer DP2 MPSV NIIGATA 5915 CS OFFSHORE
AT YARD AT YARD
Chief Engineer DP1 PSV CATERPILLAR 5600 TAG OFFSHORE
Chief Engineer DP1 PSV CATERPILLAR 5600 TAG OFFSHORE
Chief Engineer DP1 AHTS General Electric 6140 BIBBY SHIP
MNGT
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 16640 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 16640 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 16640 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 16640 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 16640 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 12240 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 12240 BP Shipping
2nd engineer Oil Tanker Man B&W SMC 11640 Barber Ship Mgmt
2nd engineer Oil Tanker SULZER RTA 13440 Barber Ship Mgmt
3rd engineer Product SULZER RTA 13440 Barber Ship Mgmt.
Tanker
3rd engineer Container Man B&W LMC 15520 Anglo Eastern
Ship
4th engineer Product Man B&W LMC 11640 Barber Ship Mgmt.
Tanker
4th engineer Product Man B&W LMC 9598 Barber Ship Mgmt.
Tanker
Asst. Engineer Product Man B&W LMC 11640 Barber Ship Mgmt.
Tanker
Trainee Engineer PCC SULZER RTA 13540 Barber ship Mgmt.
Job Profile

As Site Superintendent/Chief Engineer- Projects of New Built (PSV

& AHTSV vessels) for Halul Offshore at L & T Shipbuilding Chennai,
India.

 Tank testing and survey.

 Load test of crane and Davit.
 Installation and alignment of Machineries.
 LSA/FFA/LSS surveys.
 Review of yard standards with IACS, class rules and owner specification.
 Piping installation and testing.
 Review of production drawings as per owner specification.
 MLC Survey, ERRV survey, Tonnage surveys, Load line survey.
 Preparation of Project weekly & monthly report.
 Diesel Generator commissioning and testing.
 Preparation of Incident report and Inspection report.
 Commissioning of ROV valves, Pumps and Machineries.
 Sea trials- Endurance test, PMS test, FMEA test, speed trials, DP test.

As Chief Engineer/Marine Engineer.

 Towing operations, Bulk discharging, FIFI operation

 Commissioning, ISM Audits, PSC Inspection, Class surveys and Sea
Trials. New built delivery.
 Vessel Inspection as required by Class/shipyard during project handling.
 To ensure Safe practices, company policies, Health & harmony are
adhered and implemented on board.
 Operation and maintenance of Marine Diesel engines, Boilers, Auxiliary
Equipment & cargo Equipment. Store Keeping and implementing
minimum spares on board.
 Maintain engine room logs and record keeping.
 Implement Planned Maintenance system on-board as per priority and
company policy.
 Engine rebuild, commissioning and installations.
 Dry dock planning, Preparation of DD specifications, Execution of DD
jobs in a very safe and efficient manner.
Certificates & Training.

 MEO Class I (Motor) 95W-6716 Issued in India

 DP Technical and Maintenance course.
 Specialized Training Program on Oil Tanker Operations
 Engine Room Simulator Course Management Level
 Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
 Free fall Lifeboat Training Course
 Safety Awareness
 Energy Conservation
 HSE Leadership Development Program.
 International Safety Management
 Oil Discharge Monitoring & Control System.
 Operational Risk Management Course
 FRAMO Hydraulic Cargo Pumping System.
 High Voltage Safety & EPC Course
 Advanced Fire Fighting & Refresher 2010.
 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
 Personal Survival Techniques
 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat & refresher 2010.
 Medical First Aid & Refresher 2010.
 H2S
 BOSEIT
 HUET

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 7th November 1978

Permanent Address : Plot 4&5, Rajaji Street, Sivaji Nagar, Gorimedu,
Pondicherry-605006.INDIA.
Residence No : (0413)-2272916, 2276881
Language Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Hobbies : Traveling, Cooking, Basket Ball, Cricket, Event
management.