Our journalist, Mr. Syed Khairil sat down with the Senior Technical Manager, Mr. Rajen of Business Asset Group (BAG) for an interview.
The following is the transcript of the interview:
The following is the transcript of the interview:
Syed : Good Morning to you Mr. Rajen.
Rajen: Good Morning.
Syed: You've been with KIC close to 7 years now. Not many people outside of BAG know who you are and what you do. Can you please tell us more about yourself?.
Rajen: I'm a Senior Technical Manager with Business Asset Group. I'm in charge of all Technical items with regards to the ships and terminals. As part of my job, I visit our vessels for troubleshooting emergencies with regards to technical and mechanical faults of the ships.
I interact with the Master and Captain to resolve operational and technical issues.
Other than that, I verify Purchase Orders and Invoices with regards to the ships on daily basis.
I report to and advice the Management for any eventual operational failure and rectifications, including assisting to maintain the operational budget.
This is an ongoing co-ordinated routine with the Business Asset Group.
I plan with the Superintendents and Procument Manager for future planning of operations.
Syed : What is your background?
Rajen: I'm a Engineer with a Bachelors Degree, with a specialization in Marine Engineering. I have 18 years experience on board VLCC and ULCC class ships.
I've been a Chief Engineer of Foreign going vessels since 1985. Ships I've worked on are Sea Giant and Jahre Viking, being the world's largest ships of 555,000 Dead Weight Tons.
Jahre Viking |
Sea Giant |
Syed : Any other additional training?
Rajen: Yes. I've attended Advanced Marine Engineering courses in Australia.
Syed : Where are you currently based?
Rajen: I'm currently based at HQ, since April 2010.
Syed : Mr. Rajen, thank you for your time and sharing with us about yourself today.
Rajen: Thank you.
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