Mandar Welankar is a Chief Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the shipping industry. He currently works for Maersk Line A/S, where he has served as Chief Engineer on container vessels since 2015. Prior to that, he gained experience serving as Second Engineer and rose through the ranks to hold management level positions. He is responsible for the technical operations and maintenance of machinery and ensures the safe operation of large container vessels.

1. MANDAR WELANKAR
25, Friends colony, Pratap Nagar,
Nagpur 440022
Email: mandar.welankar@gmail.com
Ph No +91-712-2220016 Mob No: +91-9960964231
INTERESTED JOB CATEGORIES
Senior/Middle Managerial assignments in shore based organisation of shipping
companies OR Managerial position in marine service industry.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Holding valid United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland certificate of
competency to serve in the capacity of Chief engineer- unlimited.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Joined Andromeda Shipping co as Asst watch keeping engineer in 1995(Tanker)
Rose to Marine engineer (operational level) in June 1997(Tanker)
Joined Dockendale Shipping co as Marine Engineer (operational level) in
1998(General Cargo)
Rose to Marine Engineer (Management level) in 2003(General Cargo)
Joined A P Moller Singapore as Second Engineer (Management level) 2006 to
present. (Container)
Served as member of delivery team for 7400 and 6400 TEU Container vessels in
Maersk Line A/S.
Sailed on vessel with RT FLEX engine from Jan 2007 till Nov 2011 as second
engineer.
Sailed on vessel with MAN B&W MEC engine (L class) from Feb 2012 till Feb 2015
as second engineer and Chief Engineer.
Presently sailing as Chief Engineer with Maersk Line A/S on container vessel since
Apr 2015.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• As chief engineer I’m in charge of all technical related matters.
•Responsible for functioning of machinery in the engine room to ensure smooth
running of large fully cellular container vessel with safety of crew and ship as top
priority.
• Empowered in all situations with overriding authority to act decisively and
according to own best judgement.
• Build, promote and nurture a team within a constantly changing environment.

2. • Maintaining optimum level of spares’ inventory.
• Preparing machinery performance reports, inventory reports, survey reports,
overhauling reports, & various other checklists.
• Ensuring adherence to the Quality Systems, norms & specifications.
• Co-ordinating with the Classification Societies for conducting Surveys & Inspection.
• Monitoring compliance to the Safety Culture & Environment Protection regulations.
Technical Purview
1 Large 2 stroke diesel engines (power exceeding 77000 bhp)
2 Diesel engines 2/4 stroke driving alternators of 2500 KVA
3 Compressors, Purifiers, High Capacity Boiler
4 Large & small pumps, Heat Exchangers, Freshwater Generators
5 Air-conditioning & Refrigerating Plants
6 6.6kv high voltage system
Dry Dock
Completed one dry docking as junior engineer in Dockendale shipping co.
Completed one dry docking as senior engineer in Maersk Line A/S.
COURSES ATTENDED
> Attended Sulzer RT-FLEX course at Wartsila Winterthur plant, Switzerland
in 2006
> Ship building course and Ship delivery at Busan, Korea in 2007 and 2012.
> Attended MEC 6 MAN B & W course in Busan, Korea 2012.
> Attended/ completed Leading Others course
IT SKILLS: Application (Planned maintenance system Software AMOS and RDRM)
MS office, Internet application.
EDUCATION:
1. Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Govt Polytechnic, Nagpur 1992
2. Class 1 Motor, MCA, Glasgow, Scotland (UK) 2014
DATE OF BIRTH: 23rd
July, 1972
Brief job description/achievements
CREW MANAGEMENT
• Managed relationships with multi-national managers, superintendents,
manufacturers, surveyors, port state control authorities and dry-dock contractors.
• Led multi-cultural teams of engineers and crew members in end-to-end operations
involved in running ships and transporting oil & bulk cargoes under tight schedules
demonstrating effective asset management.

3. • Carried out training & performance evaluation of junior engineers and staff as per
ISM (International Safety Management) Code.
PMS
• Planned and managed Engine-Room repairs in ship renovation project in
coordination with, Wartsila Singapore, and shore based management.
• Handled multiple responsibilities within short duration of vessel’s port visits-
Coordinated cargo operations, port state control inspections, vessel’s hull and
Machinery survey, quality audits, and relevant maintenance activities.
• Responsible for maintenance, Operations and Troubleshooting functions for all
shipboard electrical/mechanical equipments and control systems to ensure optimal
round-the-clock functioning of the ship. (Main propulsion plant; Boilers; Electrical
power generation and distribution system; Air-conditioning and reefer plants; Cargo
handling equipment; Steering System; Safety, security and environment protection
equipments)
• Conducted Emergency Drill Exercises simulating “Oil Spill”, “Engine Room Fire”
and “Engine Room Flooding” and reviewed them for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for safe, efficient and cost effective operations and maintenance of
vessel’s cargo plant and power generation plant.
KPI and DRC
• Focused on vessel KPI and DRC without compromising on safety of crew and
vessel. Motivated junior engineers to participate in achieving good overall score for
the vessel.
• Emphasised on reporting of unsafe act or unsafe condition while on board with a
good sense of responsibility rather than compulsion.
• Conceptualized and implemented inventory procurement and spare parts
management process of the vessel with proper use of RDRM resulting in significant
improvements in operational efficiency and reduction in overall cost.
• Focused on fuel savings by following guidelines provided for effective use of WHR.
Main engine and Auxiliary engine performance with respect to fuel saving was also
practiced diligently.
• Focused on correct reports in MSPS which keep good vessel VEI.
SURVEY/AUDITS
• Strived hard in preparation of ship and crew for vessel safety surveys and audits
conducted by classification society.
• Facilitated smooth implementation of new Management System and policies during
transfer of vessel’s management.
• Drove and enhanced team performance beyond compliance in all aspects of safety
and environmental regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL and ISM Code).