Sayed Mahmud

Experience

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  Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2011

  Sailing

  • Progressed from 5th Engineer to Chief Engineer on foreign-going container vessels.• Managed marine main engines, auxiliary systems, and boiler operations, adhering to strict safety and environmental protocols.• Trained and mentored junior officers, fostering a collaborative and efficient onboard culture.

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  Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Manage a fleet of five container vessels, overseeing daily operations, maintenance strategies, and safety programs.• Coordinate with classification societies, insurance underwriters, and shipyards to achieve cost-effective repairs and timely inspections.• Implement technical solutions for critical machinery breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.• Evaluate and optimize Preventive Maintenance Systems (PMS) to align with company standards and international regulations.• Monitor engine performance and fuel consumption metrics, providing recommendations for improved efficiency and environmental compliance. Show less • Oversaw the technical management of multiple container vessels, coordinating planned maintenance activities and managing repair budgets.• Maintained vessel readiness by ensuring adherence to class rules, flag regulations, and local port requirements.• Collaborated with QSSD teams to uphold safety, security, and environmental regulations, including MLC compliance.• Liaised with shipyards for dry-dock planning and execution, ensuring vessel seaworthiness, class renewals, and uninterrupted insurance coverage. Show less • Worked on a diverse fleet of container and multipurpose vessels, ensuring vessel schedules, maintenance programs, and repair projects were conducted efficiently.• Coordinated classification surveys and prepared cost estimates for docking and repair jobs, consistently meeting budgetary targets and operational deadlines.• Led pre-purchase inspections and managed the change of flag or ownership, ensuring accurate documentation and continuous regulatory compliance.• Directed emergency responses, including collision repairs in the Singapore Strait, hull damage incidents, and structural failures, minimizing downtime and mitigating further risks.• Oversaw technical modernization projects such as auxiliary engine crankshaft renewals, bow thruster overhauls, and main engine electronic control upgrades.• Implemented root cause analysis processes to identify recurring technical issues, introducing corrective measures that reduced downtime and maintenance costs.• Improved vessel turnaround times by streamlining planned maintenance procedures, ensuring critical spare parts and consumables were stocked and available.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams—including HSEQ, crewing, and operations—to align vessel activities with safety standards, environmental mandates, and strategic goals.• Conducted risk assessments on a regular basis, integrating best practices from the ISM Code and MARPOL/SOLAS regulations, thereby enhancing onboard safety and compliance.• Developed standardized reporting for senior management, detailing vessel performance metrics, budgetary implications, and strategic recommendations for continuous improvements.• Ensured seamless coordination between shipyards, classification societies, insurance underwriters, and vessel crews, effectively managing resources to meet project milestones. Show less

  • Senior Vessel Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Vessel Manager

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Technical Superintendent

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2022