Muhammad Shamsul Islam
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Accomplished, multifaceted Marine Surveyor & former Chief Engineer with a proven ability of Management, consultancy, plan, coordinate and execute successful maritime survey programs. Diverse professional development, including preventive & planned marine regulatory supervision, quality inspection, audit within the assortment of maritime legislations. Proficient in mastering and applying established, emerging and proprietary mechanical, electrical, navigational & maritime regulatory methodologies to establish vessels' vetting, and safety management systems. Exceptional ability to work under pressure and complete project with aggressive timeline, always go the extra mile to deliver on commitments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Surveyor
Reef Maritime Pty Ltd
Townsville, Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Vessel Vetting Inspections, pre-AMSA, owners' safety inspection
- Flag state inspection, Liberia
- Conduct Safety-Annual inspections on Liberian-registered vessels to ensure compliance with international and Liberian maritime laws and standards.
- Perform PSC preemptive inspections, identifying non-compliances, and recommending necessary corrective actions to maintain vessel safety and operational standards
- Verify that vessels are properly manned, equipped, and compliant with Liberian registry requirements, following MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, ISM, etc.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive inspection reports, detailing findings and ensuring necessary follow-up actions
- Communicate with ship owners, managers, and crew to resolve compliance issues effectively
- IHM (inventory of Hazardous Material) survey, Liberian Flag
- Conduct thorough inspections of cargo stowage, handling, and securing operations on board vessels to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversee loading and unloading operations to mitigate the risk of damage and ensure cargo integrity
- Draft Survey and trimming for loading accurate quantity cargo
- Prepare detailed cargo inspection reports, including damage assessments and recommendations for corrective actions
- P&I survey, detailed reporting to Law & insurance firms
- Liaise with vessel masters, crew, port authorities & principals to ensure smooth cargo operations and compliance with international & local maritime standards
- Specialize in handling high-value and sensitive cargoes, ensuring their proper documentation & secure handling
- On-hire condition and bunker surveys, bunker monitoring survey
- AMSA MO 32 crane inspection, crane safeties, trips, class documentation, consultancy as per Australian standard
- Pre-load hold cleanliness inspections- sugar, fertilizer, concentrates, molasses, coal, grain etc
- Liaison with clients, shipping agents, terminal and vessel staff
- Prepared written reports that outlined findings from surveys conducted.
- Reviewing plans and drawings for accuracy and completeness in accordance with industry standards.
- Advising clients on potential risks associated with their vessels or operations.
- Conducting tests on life-saving appliances, such as lifeboats, rafts, immersion suits, and fire extinguishers.
Technical Superintendent
AmSpec Cr Cox Group
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced Safety Inspections for Rio Tinto at Port of Gladstone
- Vessel vetting, Pre AMSA safety inspection in Adelaide, Wallaroo, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, and Whyalla.
- Technical repairs and consultancy, Investigated incidents onboard vessels including accidents or mechanical breakdowns in order to determine root cause analysis.
- Flag State Inspections, Liberia
- Authorized officer (AO) for plant export of Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF), Australian Government
- Consultancy/Advisory Survey for Alumina, grain, copper concentrate, spodumene, manganese
- Hold inspections for minerals, metal sulphides, concentrates, grain, breakbulk
- Draft surveys/ Cargo Trimming initial/Intermediate/final of metal, minerals, grain, fertilizers, and other cargoes
- Tanker vessel surveys and sampling, On hire / Off hire, bunker, and condition surveys
- Quality surveys, warehouse inspection, and damage surveys, on behalf of P&I clubs and insurance companies,
- Cargo sampling, laboratory supports, Loading/Discharging supervision
- Crane Inspection Consultancy AMSA MO-32, troubleshooting, repair supervision and technical reporting to clients. Conducted inspections of vessel systems, machinery, and other equipment.
- Provided technical support to vessels and shoreside personnel.
- Ensured all vessels were up-to-date with statutory certifications and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed crew qualifications under company policies, procedures & STCW
Marine Chief Engineer and First Engineer
NYK Ship Management
Singapore
12.2011 - 12.2019
- Prepared the vessel for Major Vetting, USCG Inspections, ISM Internal and External Audits, andMachinery Survey with minimum or no observation
- Prepare and Participate in Class Surveys, Flag State Inspections, docking surveys, annual surveys, special survey
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Main Engine, Auxiliary Engine, and other auxiliary machinery
- Conduct CSM (Continuous Machinery Survey) items survey and prepare records for class approval
- Experienced with computer-based performance analysis, stores/spares inventory and purchasing, raising requisitions monitoring budget and evaluating crew performance
- Prepared engineering reports, including condition assessments, repair recommendations, and compliance with international safety regulations
- Chief of planning, maintenance and operation of the ship's main Propulsion Engine (9500 BHP to 45000BHP) and its supporting machinery, Diesel Generator Engine (550kw-2800 KW), Boiler (4-16 Bar), Air Compressor, Hydraulic System, Oil Purifiers, Water Generator, Refer Compressor System, various types of pumps, piping system, winches, crane, fabrications
- Planning for Daily job orders, risk assessment, Hazard analysis, conducting toolbox meetings, following, and implementing company procedures & safety management system, watchkeeping at sea, preparation of engine room and work environment, operation for entering and leaving the harbour, marine pollution prevention and environmental management, control of parts & ship's store, control of fuel & lubricating oil, management of crew-their working & rest hours
- New ship guarantees claims, special inspection for dry-docking projects, Checks the safety awareness of the crew & trains them accordingly
- Check for all safety alarms/trips as per the maker's specification and entry made on record books
- Check for survey items which are due, the Oil Record Book and its entries, W.O management plan, Annex VI file, tally all tank capacity, Managing the fuel oil consumption as per charter party requirements
- Check the files as per the standard filing system, all previous vetting observations, audit observations, the Critical & Essential spares on board & the PMS on board
- Played a key role in onboard safety drills and emergency procedures, trained people & ensured the vessel complied with all safety standards
Second Assistant Engineer
Mediterranean Shipping corporation (MSC) Ship Management
Hong Kong
01.2008 - 11.2011
Third Assistant Engineer, Engineering Trainee
AL united maritime; Prominent shipping; Saikat Shipping; Satellite Shipping-DCV/Bangladesh
06.2002 - 07.2007
Education
Certificate of Competency - Class 1 (Motor), Chief Engineer
AMSA
Australia08-2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Marine Engineering
Australian Maritime College. University of Tasmania
07-2018
STCW Certificate of Competency - Class 2
Department of Shipping
Bangladesh01-2013
STCW Certificate of Competency - Class 3
Department of Shipping
Bangladesh11-2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Pre-sea Training
National University
Bangladesh04-2002
Skills
- Flag state Inspection, audits
- Marine Cargo Survey and Consultancy
- Port State inspection preparation, Pre-AMSA
- Classification society rules, statutory certificates verification
- Compliance with maritime safety standards
- AMSA's role and function, marine notices, marine orders
- AMSA's certificate of competency Class-1, Chief Engineer
- MARPOL, SOLAS, MLC, ISM, ECA, STCW
- Ship's technical management
- QHSE compliance, ISM, SMS
- Establishing Safety culture, personal safety,andvessel safety
- Maintenance and Repair Coordination, Drydocking, Planning & Budgeting
- Survey, Inspection preparation
- Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification & Mitigation
- Regulatory Reporting & Documentation
- Leadership, Team Management, Problem-solving, Decision-making
- Computer skills- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Machinery condition analysis software, Ship-shore reporting
- Stakeholder communication, Collaboration
- Technical writing & Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills- steady & effective
- Holding MSIC, Driving Licence
Advanced professional trainings
- Electronic Engine Control System, Nabtesco Corporation, Japan.
- Safety Office and Behavior Based safety training, NYK Maritime College, Singapore.
- 6.6 KV High Voltage Switchboard Training, NYK Maritime College.
- Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation, NYK Maritime College.
- Machinery Management for Senior Engineer, NYK Maritime College.
- Safety Management System (SMS) Familiarization and Safety Officer Training, NYK Maritime College.
- High Voltage Installation, Advanced Level, Bangladesh.
- Certificate of proficiency in Survival Craft & rescue boat other than first rescue boat (PSCRB), AMC, University of Tasmania.
- Tanker Familiarization, oil gas and chemical, Australian Maritime College.
- Advanced Fire Fighting, Security Awareness- Ship Security officer, Environmental Awareness- Australian Maritime College.
- Working Heights, confined space, First Aid- Australia.
- Safe boarding of Vessel at protected anchorage, Parth, Australia.
Timeline
Marine Surveyor
Reef Maritime Pty Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Technical Superintendent
AmSpec Cr Cox Group
06.2021 - 09.2022
Marine Chief Engineer and First Engineer
NYK Ship Management
12.2011 - 12.2019
Second Assistant Engineer
Mediterranean Shipping corporation (MSC) Ship Management
01.2008 - 11.2011
Third Assistant Engineer, Engineering Trainee
AL united maritime; Prominent shipping; Saikat Shipping; Satellite Shipping-DCV/Bangladesh
06.2002 - 07.2007
Certificate of Competency - Class 1 (Motor), Chief Engineer
AMSA
Bachelor of Applied Science - Marine Engineering
Australian Maritime College. University of Tasmania
STCW Certificate of Competency - Class 2
Department of Shipping
STCW Certificate of Competency - Class 3
Department of Shipping
Bachelor of Engineering - Pre-sea Training
National University
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