Managing Marine Engineer
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Singapore
Career Summary
Amandeep Bedi holds a Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency and joined Brookes Bell in 2024. With over 14 years at sea, he has operated a diverse array of vessels, gaining extensive experience on LNG and all types of LPG vessels trading across different global routes. Beginning his career on Bulk carriers and Cement Self unloaders, he transitioned to gas carriers, eventually serving 7 years as Chief Engineer on SHELL LNG vessels and various other types of gas carriers including LPG, Ammonia, and ethylene, before moving ashore.
Background
In his shore-based role, Amandeep brings nearly a decade of experience in ship management. As a Deputy Fleet Manager, he oversaw a fleet of membrane-type dual fuel LNG vessels and VLGCs, including those for leading shipowners such as Avance Gas, Odfjell Tankers, Schulte Group, Mitsui, and Petradec. In this role, he assumed responsibility for ensuring the efficient management of these vessels. Additionally, he led numerous projects including dry dockings, damage repairs, and retrofit installations, involving planning, cost management, project supervision, and final cost settlement.
Beyond ship management, Amandeep also worked for an offshore company, focusing on business development, client management, and enhancing commercial exposure.
Professional Qualifications
- Hazardous Area Installation,
- LICOS - LNG Handling Simulator,
- High voltage management,
- Tanker vetting inspection,
- SIGTTO – LNG Training (Management Level) certification,
- MARPOL and environmental management,
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System,
- SHELL - Engineers Skill assessment Program
Academic Qualifications
- Marine Engineering Officer Class I License (Motor)
- Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering (with Distinction)
Professional Experience:
- Ship operations and technical management.
- OPEX and CAPEX management for operating ships.
- Marine accident and incident investigation.
- Crew welfare and manpower management.
- Dry-dockings preparation and management.
- Damage repairs and retrofit projects estimation and supervision.
- Business development and client management.
Surveying and Consultancy Experience
- Drydocking and CAP Surveys.
- Collision damage and repairs.
- Main engine crankshaft repair.
- Condition surveys.
- Sale and purchase surveys.
- Bunker quality disputes.
- Engine damage surveys.
- Vessel operations.
- Cost quantum and invoice review for shipyard and retrofits.
- Electrical and electronic systems.
- Marine machinery operation and maintenance.
- Maintenance and repair scheduling.
- Vessel inspections and audits.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Vessel management.
- Maritime operations.
Types of main and auxiliary engines:
- MAN B&W ME
- MAN B&W MC
- Sulzer RTA/RND
- WIN GD
- Daihatsu
- Yanmar
- Hyundai
- HiMSEN
- Mitsubishi
- MAN Gensets