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Summary
Perform full responsibilities for design analysis, construction, trial and delivery of seagoing vessels and installation fixed/floating offshore structures. Previous work experiences involve design and consultancy companies, new build and repairs yard in Europe, West Africa and China. Expertise in interpretation and application of SOLAS/MARPOL, API, BS, HSE, MODU Code and IACS members' (GL, LR, DNV, ABS, BV) rules and regulations. Solid backgrounds in leadership and management, reviewing project documents for installations of subsea assets such as Christmas trees, subsea pipelines, umbillicals and act as a marine warranty surveyor, Offshore and Onshore pipeline design and installation.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Software: Ms Office, AUTOCAD, TRIBON Initial Design, AutoHydro, AQWA, NAPA, FEMGV
Jan 2009-Current Grassfield Maritime Consultants Ltd, UK
Consultant Naval Architect: Currently working on proposal of naval solution for coastal and offshore safety in the gulf of guinea 'Zone D', Repair specification of HM jet propulsion system, spare parts acquisition and delivery (Cameroon Navy Patrol Boats)
Nov 2007- Dec 2008 Babcock Design & Technology Newcastle, UK
Senior Naval Architect
Naval Architecture Analysis for the Conversion of a ULCC to a FSO (OSG)ü Develop a working model from structural sectionsü Conversion weight estimation and monitoring, Intact and damage stability calculations for class (LR) approval
Develop loading and offloading scenarios and Tank inspectionsConcept design of 2 FLNG - 200,000 m³ LNG each (Shell)Perform full responsibility for design including sizing, longitudinal strength, motion analysis, weight control, intact and damage stability loading and offloading Sequences, 'cool spot' inspection sequences – loadout, hull cost estimation and reports.
Naval architecture analysis for conversion of pipelay vessel (Acergy)Weight – Sponsons Sizing- intact and damage stability – report.Vessel Type: Pipelay vessel, FLNG, FSO, diamond mining Vessel
Jul 2006-Oct 2007 ARUP Energy, UK
Naval Architect
Naval architecture analysis for the transportation and installation of gravity base platform. Including dry tow, float-out, wet tow and installation analysis. Assessing intact and & damage stability, motions, accelerations, green water, tow speed and wave loading, Bollard Pull Calculation, physical model testing specification, drawing review, translation (French to English
Projects:
Offshore LNG Terminal, Browse Field North West Australia
Monaco Land Reclamation Schematic Designü Canary Wharf Pier Extension
Tate Liverpool Art Work (floating fountain of Light)Vessel
Type: Very large floating and fixed offshore structures, pontoon
Mar.2006/Jun.2006 Ocean Energy Resource Ltd (Monitor Oil Plc), UK
Naval Architect
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd Uk TLP ProjectReporting overall to the Managing Director and Technical Director, duties and responsibilities included:
Covering all naval architectural aspects of the design of a tension leg platform (TLP) and concrete gravity base structure;
Carrying out diffraction analysis; writing model testing specification;
Negotiating and organising the model testing with potential subcontractors;
Preparing the offshore installation guidelines;
Providing short term supervision to a graduate engineer working on the weight engineering of the TLPVessel Type: GBS & tension leg platform
Jul.2003/Nov.2005 abh INGENIEUR-TECHNIK GmbH Emden Germany
Project Engineer
Reporting to the Managing Directors, duties and responsibilities included:
Ship concept/basic design and safety planning, Intact and damage stability calculation,
Ballast water management, Supervision, mentoring Graduates, Third party verification,
Liaising with shipyards on behalf of owners, Dealing with inquiries from classification society and subcontractors.Carrying out vessel launchings, inclining experiments and sea trials, Preparation of onboard loading computer data and other statutory documentations.
Vessel types: Multipurpose container vessels, RO-LO, Cruisers, Bulk Carriers, Submarine, Jack-up platform, Gas Tanker, Tug and flood-barrier gate.
Shipyards: Aker Tulcea Romania, Cassens Werft Emden, Xingang Shipyard Tianjin China, Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard Limited China, Turkiye Gemi Shipbuilding Istanbul,…
Oct.2002/Jan.2003 SHIP DESIGN & CONSULT GmbH, Hamburg
Naval Architect/Project Engineer
Creation of automated spreadsheet for Hydrostatic Balance Loading for class extension of single hull tankersü Translation of technical documents (German – French – English), Preparation of Tank Plan and Damage control plan using AutoCAD, Modelling of vessels geometry and carrying out naval architectural calculations and intact/damage stability analysis using NAPA, Napa macro language
Vessel types: oil and chemical tankers, dredging vessel, ro-lo, passenger ship
Sep.2002/Oct.2002 BECKER MARINE SYSTEMS GmbH, Hamburg
Rudder Quality and Claim Management (HDW Nobiskrug Yard)
Feb.2002/Mar.2002 CAMEROON SHIPYARD & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Ltd
Repairs cost estimation and Manpower planning,Ship dry-docking, Repairs supervision and Safety and Quality Control.
Mar.2001/Sep.2002 SMK GmbH, (Design & Consultancy Bureau) Kiel
Preparation of Mega-Yacht structural manufacturing documents: Nesting and Sketches using Tribon and Alma, 3D coordination drawing, Preparation scantling drawings for classification societies, Feasibility studies of a combined living and semi-submersible Platform
Vessel types: oil and chemical tankers, Mega-yacht
Sep.2000/Mar.2001 LINDENAU WERFT GmbH (SHIPYARD) in Kiel Germany
Project Department (GA plan, Tank plan, Weight estimation, Resistance and Powering calculation)
Structural Department (Basic and detail design of tanker structure Design)
Outfit Department: accommodation, electrical and air condition system
Software used: AutoCAD, Tribon, MS xls, Poseidon (GL)
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chartered Engineer and Active member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects London branch
Certificate in Management & Leadership
DNV Bulk Carriers and Container ship Seminar
Certificate in Health and Safety at work
Training in AQWA/FEMGV
Certificate in prevention/management of violence and aggression
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Mar 2009/Jun 2009 IBC Global Academy London: Certificate in Pipeline Engineering
Nov 2005/May 2007 Lloyd's Maritime Academy London: Diploma in Marine Warranty and liquid Cargo Surveying
Sep.1998/Sep.2002 University of Applied Sciences Kiel Germany: 4-Year degree in Naval Architecture & Offshore Technology
Sep.1977/Mar.1997 Primary school, High School & University in Cameroon
LANGUAGES English, French and German
REFERENCES
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