1. Curriculum Vitae
Name: Ashraf Ragab Amin
Birth date: 7 January 1966
Nationality: Egyptian
U.A.E Tel: +971504441657
E-mail: aragab@eim.ae
Highly motivated and skilled Marine Operations Engineer with an outstanding 24 years of
offshore experience in the marine fields and shipping industry. Creative and tenacious problem
solver with team-oriented, proactive management style; noted for on-time project completion
and building positive working relationships with peers, crews, and management.
My experience spread across the technical, operational and administrative sides of the
profession. This experience includes operating as chief engineer onboard various types of ships
and barges, a marine superintendent engineer and subsequently as technical manager of
marine service group with a broader exposure and understanding to the technical and the
administrative side of the marine operations and technical business.
Career Objectives:
 To obtain a responsible and challenging position with a progressive company where my
work experience will have valuable application and utilization of my opportunity for
advancement.
 To have responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of assigned marine unit
ships and to work as a member of the Marine Management Team operating to Company
procedures and best ship management practices whilst giving absolute regard to safety
of life at sea and protection of the environment at all times.
Career Achievements
 Experience includes operations aboard bulk carriers, General carriers, RORO, Jack up
barges, oil and gas supply vessels, diving support vessels, and research vessels.
 Technical, operations and workshop management of a major Oil service group
established in UAE and running major inspection and maintenance contracts for major
Oil&Gas operators in UAE (Adma, Zadco, TOTAL ABK..etc.).
 Expert-level knowledge utilizing wiring schematics, flow charts, and state-of-the-art
testing and diagnostic tools to maintain key mechanical systems at maximum
operability.
 Adopt deliveries of individual and group training; develop and modify SOPs, conduct
hands-on training in mechanical repair, equipment operations, and component
replacement procedures.
Qualifications
 Marine Surveyor : Ships in service Surveyor - Certificate By Bureau Veritas
 ISO 9001Internal Auditor Achievement - Certificate BY B.V.Q.I.
 ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Achievement - Certificate BY B.V. on March 2015

2.  Internal Auditor for ISM & ISPS for shipping companies on October 2011
 Marine Chief Engineer in October 1995 - Certificate of Competency valid till 2017
 Marine Second Eng in August 1988
 Basic Studies Engineering Department in December 1986
 DPA Training Course by GL on September 2011
 CSO & PFSO Course by BV on August 2013
Additional Training
 Personal Survival Techniques and Search Rescue Valid Till 2017
 Advanced Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Valid Till 2017
 Medical First Aid Valid Till 2017
 Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats Valid Till 2017
 Prevention and Combating of Marine pollution
 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Valid Till 2017
 Up-Dating Course for Management Level (Engine Department)
 All courses for RO-RO passenger ferries
 All courses for High Speed Craft
All Courses Valid Till 2017
Other Skills
 Good communication (oral and written) and English language skills,
 Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels.
 Good planning and organizational skills,
 Ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems,
 Good financial understanding with experience in administering budgets.
 Dry Docking experience
 Good experience with the main office used computer applications.
Work Experience
August 2013 till Date:
Technical Manager / DPA & CSO (Advance Marine Solutions LLC, UAE)
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Acting as Company Representative MR in Instigated Management System for ISO 9001,
ISO 14001 & OHSAS 14001
 Marine vessels and barges inspection as per international standards and major Oil&
Gas client requirements.
 Do pre- Vetting ADNOC inspection for all types of vessels.
 Perpetration of vessel to meet different contracts’ requirements
 Management of marine contracts and monitoring vessels performance.
 Problems solving and ensure work integration between marine and technical
departments.
 Liaise with the different clients for smooth marine operations and contracts.
 Establish, manage, review and audit the implementation of the planned maintenance
system for the owned and Chartered marine Vessels.

3.  Evaluation of the performance of the marine and technical crew onboard the fleet
 Supervise the trouble shooting and repairs of equipment onboard the fleet units.

4. February 2009 till July 2013:
Technical Services Manager and Port Engineer (Mutawa Marine Works LLC.,UAE)
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Manage the marine operations, performance and maintenance of all marine vessels
including 4 diving support vessels, 8 supply boats, 2 fast crew boats and 1 jack-up barge.
 Work closely with the Marine operations manager and advise Masters and crew in
expediting marine activities on board our fleet
 Carry out periodic internal audits conforming to ISM /ISPS/ISO 9001 /ISO 14001
standards on board Company's Fleet of vessels.
 Keep vessels aware of safety, security and environmental regulations changes as issued
by international regulatory bodies
 Ensure that the company's QMS procedures are maintained and developed
 Perform internal safety and security audits including report preparation on board and in
the office.
 Coordination of external audits and vetting.
 Follow up on non-conformities and corrective actions
 Participate in Investigations/ Root Cause Analysis of accidents/ Incidents and prepare
accident/incident statistics
 Coordinate responses to Shipboard Safety Committee minutes
 Manage Dry-Docking of the vessels including preparation of Dry Docking Scope, order
and source out required spares and materials, supervision of all related jobs and contact
requirements and review and approve the invoices against quotations
 Manage the New build Vessels' including the following:
 Preparation of the contracts, specifications and equipment lists.
 Review of the QA&QC plan and supervise implementation through the overall
project.
 Mange the billing through various stages to ensure compliance with the contract
requirements.
 Attend various inspections from class and QC and review NDT inspections
 Supervise Equipment installation to the required maker recommendations and
Attend commissioning of Main equipment and ensure optimum performance
 Review Certificates and other test records
 Attend sea trails and approve the vessel for delivery.
 Monitor the performance of all Company marine and technical Staff and to ensure
they perform according to Company Policy.
 Follow up all technical and operational aspects of ships management.
 Arrange for the procurement of spare parts / equipment required for the vessels.
 Monitor and audit stock level of spare parts onboard ships and in workshop and
according to ship’s inventory.
 Organise head office and ships filing system (Technical) and maintain records of all
vessels including instruction books / manuals.
 Ensure the implementation of all company programs / policies with respect to, watch
keeping, recording machinery performances, completion of log books and maintaining
the vessel in good working order.
 Establish and maintain proper records for supplies of machinery and equipment,
develop a directory of local and international manufacturers of equipment installed
on the company’s vessels.

5.  Introduce procedures / instruction to enhance capabilities / familiarisation of the
existing technical staff with the equipment / systems of vessels.
 Develop / implement Planned Maintenance System for all ship’s machinery and
systems. Maintains lists of all vessels’ instruction books and manuals.
March 2008 till March 2009
Qualified Marine Surveyor at Bureau Veritas (BV)
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Periodic survey for vessels, marine structures, and manufacturers to perform required
interventions to measure conformity of the vessels against IMO and Class requirements
 Prepare technically accurate and timely survey reports, and follow up the close out
action of any non-conformity, provide technical support via all forms of communication
 Work closely with clients to identify and resolve problems in area of technical expertise.
 Maintain the inspection records in order and up-to-date manner
 Issue, review, validate and approve red Certificates and Attestations as per Class rules
During this period I’ve completed the following courses
 BV course for qualifying marine surveyors
 BV course for Metallurgy and metal properties (one week)
 BV course for Welding and welding techniques (one week)
 BV course for NDT (one week)
January 2006 till March 2008:
Work Shop & Repair Manager/Marine Superintendant (Mutawa Marine Works Est., UAE)
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Maintenance & overhauling and repairing of all company’s fleet of vessels and marine &
diving related equipment.
 Implement the ISO system on all workshop activities.
 Quote for any repair or fabrication of any job for workshop clients.
 Planning for training and certification of all technicians and supervises.
 Update all files and records of the workshop activities.
 Supervise the certification of al company’s loose lifting gears, Cranes and machineries
 Quote and Execute for Mutawa group projects
December 2003 till January 2006:
Marine Chief Engineer (Mutawa Marine Works Est.,UAE)
Working on all of Mutawa fleet including Off Shore Supply & Utility vessels, Diving support
vessels and Jack-up rig and maintenance platform. Duties and Responsibilities included:
 Deliver world-class operational and technical support for vital machinery, power plants,
and generators for broad range of maritime vessels.
 Test, troubleshot, and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues, ensuring full
operability and reliability of critical systems; conduct formal and informal training, and
maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activity.
 Closely monitor auxiliary machine functions and conduct detailed inspections to ensure
operational compliance with exacting environmental protection, safety, and hygiene
regulations.

6.  Analyze data in order to determine feasibility of product proposals.
 Confer with research personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop
or modify designs.
 Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with
standards.
 Conduct environmental, operational and performance tests on marine machinery and
equipment.
 Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and
phases of test operations.
 Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
 Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and
details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
 Perform monitoring activities in order to ensure that ships comply with international
regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
 Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract
specifications, including any special provisions.
 Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation,
refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
 Supervise other engineers and crew and train them for routine and emergency duties.
From 1990 till December 2003:
Second / Third Marine Engineer onboard (Various)
Working with various companies onboard General Cargo, Bulk, RoRo and Passenger Ships.
Duties and Responsibilities included:
 Officer In Charge of Engine Room of the Ship.
 Planning an organizing maintenance jobs
 Handling Engine Rooms’ engineers and crew.
 Making and enforcing plant maintenance solutions for various machineries.
 Enforcing ISM and safety regulation in the engine room.
 Sea going experience as below

7. Summary of the Sea Going experience
No COMPANY
VESSEL MAIN ENGINE PERIOD
NAME RANK TYPE D.WT. TYPE H.P FROM TO TOTAL
1
MUTAWA
MARINE
OFF SHORE CH.ENG.
Offshore
vessels
WATSILA 2X2,000 22/12/03
March
2006
15 month
2
IFF
NASSER
TRAVEL
CH.ENG
HI SPEED
CRAFT
JUMBO
CAT
CAT
3618
2X10,000 25/3/01 7/10/04 31 month
3 N.N.C WADI SUDR 2nd ENG. BULK 64214
MAN
B&W
11,640 22/6/00 3/3/01
8 .5
month
4 N.N.C
WADI
ALNAKHIL
2nd ENG. BULK 45000
SULZER
6RTA
10,940 6/2/00 19/5/00 3 month
5 N.N.C
WADI
ALNAKHIL
2nd ENG. BULK 45000
SULZER
6RTA
10,940 21/1/99 11/7/99 7.5 month
6 N.N.C WADI HALFA 3rd ENG. BULK 32000 SULZER 8,500 14/4/98 4/10/98 5.5 month
7 LIKAS ARGOMAR 2nd ENG. REEFER 2500 DUETZ 4,500 14/5/97 22/1/98 9 month
8 DEMLINE FAST ALEX. 2nd ENG. RORO 4000 DUETZ 3,500 18/8/96 25/3/97 7 month
9 DEMLINE
FAST
NAVIGATOR
2nd ENG. RORO 3500 NORMO 2X1,550 15/12/95 10/7/96 7 month
10
EGYP.NAV.
COM.
DOMIAT 2nd ENG. BULK 40000
MITSUBISHI
B&W
10,000 3/10/93 15/12/95 9 month
11 Delta N. Co. ALHANA 2nd ENG. GENERAL 5700 MITSUBISHI 4,000 9/3/93 3/10/93 7.5 month
12
EGYP.NAV.
COM.
RAFAH 4th ENG. GENERAL 7000 SULZER 6,700 20/5/92 4/10/92 6 month
13
EGYP.NAV.
COM.
QENA 4th ENG. BULK 40000
MAN
B&W
10,000 10/2/90 10/3/92 25 month