Nandakishore Viswanathan

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates23 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of marine engineering experience.
Expert in regulatory compliance and emission reporting.
Proven track record in energy efficiency projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marine Engineering expert with a strong focus on technical operations and regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical OperationsMarine EngineeringRegulatory Compliance

Other Skills

Emission reportingBWTSSystem upgradesEnergy efficiencyAutomationOperational improvementTechnical MaintenanceProject ManagementSailingTechnical managementProject PlansEngineering

About

Marine Engineering professional with over two decades of experience spanning sea and shore-based roles, including tenure as Chief Engineer and current responsibility for VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax tankers. Demonstrated expertise in technical vessel management, planned maintenance systems (PMS), dry docking, and energy efficiency projects such as VFD, SHaPoLi, and BWTS retrofits. Skilled in regulatory compliance including IMO-DCS, EU-MRV, and CII/EEXI standards, with hands-on involvement in emission reporting and fleet data validation. Brings a strong operational foundation combined with project execution capability, stakeholder coordination, and budget oversight across multi-vessel environments.

Experience

Ecotech shipping

Technical Superintendent

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

Oversee technical operations and performance management for VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax fleets, ensuring asset integrity, operational reliability, and compliance with Class and Flag requirements. Manage PMS execution, preventive maintenance schedules, and documentation for audits and inspections. Supervise dry docking, retrofits, and BWTS installations, including major engine-room overhauls and system upgrades. Lead CII and EEXI compliance initiatives, monitor environmental and emission reporting (IMO-DCS, EU-MRV), and implement efficiency projects involving VFD systems and digital monitoring tools. Coordinate with shipyards, vendors, and technical teams to ensure cost-controlled project execution and safe fleet operations.

Marine EngineeringTechnical Operations

Al qutb alshamali ship management

Technical Superintendent

Mar 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Managed technical, operational, and crewing functions across VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax vessels, maintaining alignment with Class, Flag, and ISM Code standards. Directed dry-docking, intermediate surveys, and certification processes, ensuring timely completion within approved budgets. Implemented PMS and digital maintenance systems to strengthen reliability and minimize downtime. Oversaw technical budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement planning while optimizing fleet performance. Drove emission and regulatory compliance (IMO-DCS, EU-MRV, SEEMP III, MARPOL Annex VI) and executed CII improvement programs. Collaborated closely with senior management on innovation and energy-efficiency initiatives supporting decarbonization objectives.

Teekay

Chief Engineer

Aug 2002 – Feb 2023 · 20 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Singapore · On-site

Growth Path:
Chief Engineer | Oct 2021 – Feb 2023
Additional Chief Engineer | Feb 2020 – Oct 2021
1st Assistant Engineer | Jun 2014 – Jan 2020
2nd Assistant Engineer | Sept 2010 – Mar 2014
3rd Assistant Engineer | Sept 2007 – Mar 2010
4th Assistant Engineer | Aug 2006 – Mar 2007
Trainee Marine Engineer / 5th Assistant Engineer | Aug 2002 – Jun 2005
Completed pre-sea training from Applied Research International, New Delhi (Company-sponsored) and joined Teekay Shipping Pte Ltd
Advanced through successive ranks from Trainee Marine Engineer to Chief Engineer, leading technical operations aboard VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax tankers. Oversaw machinery maintenance, propulsion and auxiliary systems, and engine-room resource management to ensure safe, efficient voyages. Supervised dry-dockings, intermediate surveys, and retrofit projects, including automation, hydraulic, and energy-efficiency upgrades. Administered PMS (AMOS) execution, inventory and spare-part control, and compliance documentation. Supported shore-based fleet operations during secondment at Teekay Singapore office, contributing to performance benchmarking, emission reporting, and operational improvement programs aligned with corporate standards.