Sohan Lal

Experience

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  EAST COAST BOAT BUILDERS AND ENGINEERS LTD

  Jul 1986 - Nov 1991

  • Got fully familiar with the design & construction of various types of small vessels like Multipurpose Fishing vessels, Tugs, Barges, etc.• Production designs, stability calculations, mold-loft activities, etc. • Tendering, delivery protocol preparations and post-delivery services. • Supervised the complete outfitting activities including, machinery installation, shafting, refrigeration, electrical, hydraulics, electrical, carpentry, etc.

  • Design Head/Naval Architect - Design & Contracts

    Jan 1988 - Nov 1991

  • Naval Architect - Outfitting Department

    Jul 1986 - Jan 1988
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  Indian Navy

  Nov 1991 - May 1993

  Assistant Director of Naval Designs

  • Specialization in Hydrodynamics and Propulsion in Submarine designs. • Represented the Indian Naval Delegation to Russia for advanced Sub-marine Design training.

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Jun 1993 - Mar 2002

  Marine Engineer

  • Responsible for Technical support, Sales & Marketing of various types of Caterpillar Engines, Power Generators and Driveline packages with the Caterpillar dealer in UAE.• Being in the head office, provided complete technical and project management support to all the branches of the company covering a territory of UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. • The activities include sizing and selection of propulsion package – Engine / Gearbox / Shafting / propellers, sizing and selection of generators & associated components. • Successfully executed Re-powering of propulsion components, fire-pump engines, etc. • Estimation & Bidding of various projects in marine, power generation and other industrial engines. • Maintained regular contacts with Caterpillar factory in resolving technical issues of the sales team. • Gained extensive knowledge on marine engines, marine transmissions, propulsion systems (selection and packaging) and power generation. Show less

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  ADSB

  Jun 2002 - Feb 2014

  Head Of Commercial - Ship Repairs

  • Led a team of Estimators / Engineers and other staff in all the Estimation, Commercial and Contractual functions of all the ship repairs, refits & upgrades in the company.• Held overall responsibility for the ship repairs, dry-docking activities, sales, project management and invoicing.• Responsible for preparation, negotiation and finalization of bids & tenders, settlement of invoice & cash collection. • Dealing with the senior members of other divisions within the company. • Dealing with the senior representatives of clients as well as the partners / suppliers. Show less

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  Advanced Consulting and Marine Technology

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2019

  Managing Director

  • Worked as Managing Director with ACMT which is an Abu Dhabi based Marine consulting company providing integrated marine solutions and marketing Services. • Responsible for Marketing activities involving market survey, establishing new clients, discussing business opportunities, obtaining enquiries and bidding. • Developing and maintaining relations with the clients, partners & subcontractors.• Formation of Trading Division and leading the team for selection, procurement & supply of various equipment for ship building & repairs.• Overall Techno-Commercial responsibility of the company for estimating / bidding / tendering and execution of all the projects such as ship repair management, equipment sourcing, equipment overhauling, re-powering of drive line components, etc. Successfully undertaken and completed various dry-docking management, components fabrication, re-powering jobs, etc. • Responsible for review of the technical specification and contracts being negotiated between the partner companies and clients. Show less

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  Global Maritime Consultants Group - GMCG

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  Director - Projects & Commercial

  • Worked as the Director – Projects & Commercial.• Supervise the Estimation & Bidding activities.• Provide Commercial & Project support to the branches.Responsible for enhancing the business within UAE as well as globally. • Enhancement of clientele as well as new business portfolios.• Supporting global business of the company.

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  Al Fattan Holding Investment

  Nov 2020 - now

  Commercial Manager at Al Fattan Holding Investment

  - Responsible for Commercial & Contracting Activities of the Shipyard.- Technical support to Special Projects / Services.- Developing company's business.- Maintaining relations with the clients.