Jian Zhou Apostu has over 10 years of experience in marine engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University and a 2nd Assistant Engineer License from the U.S. Coast Guard. He has worked as an assistant engineer on various container ships and tankers and currently works as a surveyor for the American Bureau of Shipping.

1. Jian Zhou Apostu (Jean)
Address: 304 Cedar Point, League City, TX, 77573 Mobil phone: (832)425-4642
E-mail: jazhou901@gmail.com
Education: Texas A&M University at Galveston Galveston, TX
Bachelor of Science Degree – Marine Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2007
U.S. Coast Guard 2nd Assistant Engineer License- Unlimited Horsepower
(2007-Current)
Certifications: Basic fire fighting
First aid
Small arms training
Lift boat and basic survival offshore training
SMAW welding and machinist tech
Status: U.S Citizen
Experience: Transpacific China-Acting Chief/Port engineer assistant
Exchange ownership USCG Sea Time:120 days
TransAtlantic Lines-Spain 240 days
2nd
Assistant Engineer
TransAtlantic Lines- Singapore 122 Days
Third Assistant Engineer
Transpacific Japan-Guam-Kwajalein (tanker)
assistant engineer
America Bureau of Shipping- Vendor Surveyor- April 1, 2014 to
present
• Comprehensive responsibilities includes basic electronic maintenance,
on Fuel system, lube oil systems, salt water system, fresh water system,
hydraulic system, bilge system, ballast system, sewage system and
Emergency fire system according to SOLAS , LSA and USCG safety
procedure.
• Vessel operations include Monitor and control ballast, bilge system,
MSD unit, emergency fire system, fresh water system and evaporator
performance.
• Assisted during engine overhaul; includes inspections, necessary
repairing and testing on engine head, cylinder, and liners.
• Coordinates activities with regulatory (ABS, DNV, USCG) class society
bodies in order to ensure repairs and alterations meet requirements?
• Assisted ship superintendent and shipyard with lift boat and davit
replacement. Also participated in analysis of stress concentration and
penetration calculations according to rules for classification and
construction of DNV.

2. Container / Tanker Main Engine Overhaul Projects: Onshore Port Status
Positon: Second Assistance Engineer Technician: 2007 to 2012 (on and off duties)
Approximate a two year period experience the exercise hands-on training and use of maintenance
procedures, manuals and engine schematics as technical overall support in Vessel Engine
department maintenance and overhaul projects
Engine Highlights:
• 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) MAN B&W model 8L27/38 Medium speed diesel/HFO
• 4000 hp Wärtsilä 9F32E diesel/HFO
• 2,631.06 hp MAN B&W Diesel A/S 8L28/32A main engine
• Yanmar 6N165L diesel generators/ Caterpillar
Complete repair and maintenance responsibilities for auxiliary machineries such as steam
generator, purifiers (Heavy Fuel Oil system, Diesel system and Lube Oil system), Evaporator
fresh water system, OWS (oily water separate), heat exchangers for (cooling system, A/C system,
steam system, and centrifugal transfer pump equipment for (fuel, lube, waste, water systems).
• Alpha Laval System (Model type: MMB & MAB)
• OWS (oil water separator) Maintain oil record for Class Society and U.S. Coast Guard
regulatory under CFR 46(Code of Federal Regulations ) and MARPOL(pollution control
regulation)73/78 for annual inspection or re-certification
• Steam generator: Clayton models E2004100 kW to 20MWOUTPUTS150 to 32,000 kg/h.
pressure: 50 Ton. Temp: Saturated & Superheated
• Reference standards: ASME Sec Section I — Power Boilers and Section VII — Care of
Power Boilers, BPVC-VIII-1 — Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure
Vessels, Division 1 BPVC-IX — Section IX, Welding and Brazing
ABS Houston Port third party surveyor April 1, 2014
• Certified in Advanced “Classification of Drilling Systems”
• Certified in “ Basic NDE and Welding”
• Certified in “ Blue print reading (vendor /vessel)”
• Certified in “ In- Plant Machinery”
• Certified in “Marine Chemistry surveyor”
ABS Class Society Vendor (Resident Surveyor) Valve , Choke / Kill Manifold and Stand Pipe
Manifold manufacture; duties include but not limited; overall survey Valve manufacture, non-
destructive testing, pressure testing to complete equipment:
Valve equipment Examination survey on following test methods;
• Ultrasonic Testing
• Magnetic Particle testing

3. • Liquid Penetrant Testing
• Radiographic Testing
Hydrostatic test and hydraulic test for the following valves in Choke & Kill systems cement/
stand pipe system, BOP Stack system:
• Manual /Hyd mud valve
• Subsea mud booster
• Choke assembly
• Manual/ Hydraulic gate valve Dual target fail-close valve assembly with hyd failsafe
actuator
• Choke and kill manifold pressure gauges
• Witnessed Subsea Block Valve Fail-Open Assembly W/Hydraulic Failsafe Actuator
• Witnessed dimensional testing, hardness testing, tensile strength, charpy, and yield
strength on all components that associated with the valves include:
• Witnessed FAT for electrical switchboards function tests and hypo tests
• BOP control unit and HPU, DCE and auto shear module
• Documentation review and reporting according to API 6A, API 16C and NACE MAR-
0175
• Witnessed electrical continuity checks, and function tests on Self Elevating Unit
Leadership Positions/ Awards:
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets
• Served as Company Commander for E- Company
2006-2007
SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers)
• Served as Vice-President
2006-2007
Scholarships:
GATES (Galveston Aggie Technology Engineering Scholarship)
MEBA scholarship recipient
2003- 2007
AMO (America Maritime Officer) service award
Skills: Fluently in both English/ Chinese (Mandrine,Cantooness) (reading, writing
and speaking)
Proficient in Microsoft office, Auto Cad, Pro-Engineer, Pump- Base,
Multisim 7, Hydroflo 2.0.
Reference: Marc Sargent (DNV Maritime Surveyor) (832)242-3599
Jeremy Youngblood (DNV Maritime Surveyor) (832) 690-9441
James Flood (DNV Maritime Surveyor) (281) 433-5104
L C Downing ( DNV Maritime Surveyor) (832)296-0517
Peter Higginbotham (ABS District Principal Surveyor): 281-877-6714
Berry Crowley (BV Survyor)
Gerry Wickel (BV Survyor)
Jeremy Youngblood (DNV): 832-623-9804
Marc Sergent (DNV): 832-242-3599

4. Muhammed Alam (ABS):832-776-3202