Summary
The key to thriving in any situation is through adaptability. Started my career as a cadet in a major tanker shipowner/operator and sailed for the most part of a decade on their crude oil tankers (VLCC and Aframax). Ended my seafaring career onboard a bulk carrier as a senior engineer. After attaining my CoC Class 1 Unlimited MEO from MPA, I embarked on my own voyage by venturing into the maritime tech startup scene and have been doing so since 2022.My skills and experience include, but not limited to:- marine engineering and general seafaring,- emergency response, including actual firefighting, piracy threats, and oil spills,- organizational management, business development and fundraising. I am willing to guide those who seek it, who keep their minds open and their egos out, who feel that you can learn something from anyone no matter the value. If you feel that any of my experience can help you in any way, just reach out anytime.
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Work Experience
Chief Executive Dec 2022 - Present
Mascon Technologies Pte. Ltd. SingaporeI am currently leading Mascon Technologies as the CEO and co-founder. We are an SG-based tech startup with deep roots and focus in the maritime industry. We are backed by the early-stage venture fund, Antler, after having successfully gone through their incubator program.
The relevant skills for my current position includes strategy, fundraising, storytelling and business development.
The relevant skills and experience I had attained as a former seafarer and marine engineer includes the following:
Certificate of Competency Class 1 Motorship (Unlimited) by MPA Singapore
58 months of sea time onboard crude oil tankers and bulk carriers trading internationally
Various engineering and seafaring skillsets as an operational engineering officer onboard merchant vessels
Marine Engineer Sep 2011 - Sep 2022
AET, APEX, Stellar SingaporeServed as a Marine Engineer Officer onboard crude oil tankers and bulk carriers, serving till the rank of senior engineer (2nd Engineer). Skilled in the operation and maintenance of machinery onboard merchant ships. Familiar with both tanker and bulk carrier operations.
With a career spanning almost a decade and about 58 months sea time, I have attained the highest qualification for a seafarer, the CoC Class 1 Unlimited MEO from MPA.
Memorable experiences include:
- Recipient of the SailMAP award from MPA and SSA
- Single-handedly fought a galley fire onboard a ship
- Responded to a bunker oil spill onboard
- Thwarting a piracy attempt along Malacca Straits
Education
Certificate of Competency Class 1 Unlimited MEO (Mechanical Engineering) Oct 2019 - Sep 2022
Singapore Maritime Academy SingaporeAttained my CoC Class 1 after completing a total of 58 months at sea. Passed through written and oral examinations held in SMA and MPA respectively.
Diploma in marine engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Apr 2008 - Apr 2011
Singapore Polytechnic SingaporeAttained a Diploma in Marine Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic after successfully completing 3 years of studies.
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Norhakim Sanwan's Skill Profile
Chief Executive @ Mascon Technologies Pte. Ltd.
When I was working at Mascon Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Dec 2022 - Present), I demonstrated the Strategy skill when I was responsible for developing new ideas for testing and executing it with potential clients. To tackle this challenge, I proactively developed the prototype with my team while networking with potential clients. As a result, I managed to achieve positive outcome from the MVP test and ascertain what the market wants.
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