Andrew Laming

Marine Mechanical (third) Engineer with 13 years experience in-rank in my profession and over 10 years Offshore experience.

Studied at the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies at HND level in the field of Mechanical Engineering (marine).

Skilled and experienced with a wide variety of Engineering disciplines and technical installations which include but are not limited to:-
- Heavy Two and Four Stroke Diesel and HFO Engines
- Freon Refrigeration Systems 
- Electrical Power Generation and Management
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Black and Grey Water Sanitation (including vacuum) Systems.
- HVAC.
- Fresh Water Generation and Treatment. 
- All Types of Fluid Pumps
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Pressure structures and procedures
- Fuel, Water and Oil Purification and Delivery machinery and plants.

Position: Third Engineering Officer, Vroon Offshore Services BV, Het Nieuwe Werk 88, 1781 Den Helder, Netherlands. 

Dates: September 2012 – present.

  Eleven years’ experience as both Junior and Senior Third Engineer aboard Dive Support Vessels, Platform Supply Vessels and Subsea Support Vessels operating in the North, Irish and Baltic Seas and within the Caribbean on a 4 weeks on / off rotation.  Operating and maintaining DP1 & DP2 (Kongsberg) system on several vessels.  Trained and experienced with AMOS Planned Maintenance System. Experience with work planning and machinery maintenance scheduling. 

Position: Third Engineering Officer, CEMEX UK Marine Ltd., Baltic Wharf, Elm Street, Marine Parade, Southampton, SO14 5JF, U.K. 

Dates: September 2011 – September 2012

  Twelve months experience aboard Aggregate Dredgers operating in European waters on a 3 weeks on / off rotation.  Operating with a demanding work schedule with little shore-side support.  Lone/sole Watch-Keeping experience in charge of Engine Room duties and maintenance during night hours with little to no assistance. 

Position: Third Engineering Officer, UK Dredging, Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff, South Wales, CF10 4LY, U.K. Dates: 

August 2011 – September 2011

  Watch-keeping duties and experience working aboard Hopper Dredgers.  Planning and meeting a challenging and demanding maintenance schedule due to quick cargo operation turnover times. *I, Andrew James Laming, hereby consent to the processing of the personal data in this C.V. / résumé by anyone who receives this C.V. / résumé for the sole purpose of consideration of my skills and experience for professional opportunities. 

Position: Engineering Officer, Scotline Ltd., 75 Main Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5EL, U.K. 

Dates: July 2011 – August 2011

  Shipboard experience upon General Cargo Vessel.  Experience working in E.R. with only 2 Engineering Officers with no Ratings for support.  Knowledge and experience with maintenance on Deck machinery as well as E.R. plants. 

Position: Fourth Engineering Officer, Mideast Ship Management, Floor No. 37 - Armada 2, Jumeirah Lake Towers, P.O. Box 32890, U.A.E. 

Dates: February 2011 – May 2011

  Responsible Watch-keeping duties as required by an EOoW on-board VLCC’s.  Maintenance keeping and repairs of Engine Room machinery and plants.  Management and work planning of Engine Room Ratings.  Experience on auxiliary machinery required for Crude Oil cargo operations: Inert Gas systems, Steam Turbines etc.

Dates: January 2008 - December 2010 

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies 

Studied HND (Higher National Diploma), Mechanical Engineering (marine)