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Theam Yong Lau

Theam Yong Lau

Penang

Summary

Experienced Marine Advisor with many years of sea-going and Maritime offshore experience, proficient in offshore windfarm operations, prioritising safety, efficiency and compliance. Skilled in vessel coordination, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Offshore Client Representative/ Marine Advisor

Skyborn Renewables
02.2023 - Current

Offshore Marine Client Representative/Marine Advisor on Towing tug, AHT, Utilities vessel & DBBC vessel.

• Provide technical and operational advice on the individual operation (i.e: port operation, towing operation, ship to ship Operation, Offshore cargo operation, Offshore pax transfer operation, Anchor Handling, DBBC (Double Big Bubbles Curtain) & etc..).

• Ensure vessels are able to meet Charterer requirements & standards.

• Ensure the vessel operations are conducted safely, reliably, cost-effectively and in compliance with appropriate rules.

• Participate in TBT, risk assessment and hazard ID initiatives relating to marine vessel operations.

- Coordinating with Offshore Marine Manager and Ship Master for the vessel's daily and project specific operations.

Offshore Client Representative/ Marine Advisor

Havfram Limited (GBP) For Wpd GmbH
05.2022 - 10.2022

Offshore Marine Client Representative/ Marine Advisor (Havfram) for wpd GmbH on the Towing tug/Utility vessel.

  • Provide technical and operational advice on the individual operation (i.e.: Port operations, Offshore towing operations, Ship-to-ship operations, Offshore cargo operations, Offshore pax transfer operations & etc..).
  • Ensure vessels can meet Charterer requirements & standards.
  • Ensure the vessel operations are conducted safely, reliably, cost-effectively and in compliance with appropriate rules.
  • Participate in TBT, risk assessment and hazard ID initiatives relating to marine vessel operations.
  • Coordinating with Offshore Marine Manager and Ship Master for vessel's daily and project-specific operations.

Master Mariner/ SDPO

Swire Pacific Offshore Operation Pte. Ltd.
10.2008 - 05.2022
  • Joined as 2nd Officer and worked up to the rank of Master. Working on various types of offshore vessels (PSV DP2, AHTS DP1& DP2).
  • Heading control and static towage of FPSOs.
  • Offshore towage of jack-ups.
  • Platform supply work including deck cargo, fuel, NLS and wet and dry bulk cargoes with various jack-up rigs, Semi-sub rigs and DP drillships.
  • ROV support vessel, provide ROV support to FPSO mooring wires change out & North Ocean 105 pipe laying jobs.
  • Offshore windfarm soil sampling drilling, on DP2 vessel, Offshore Tai Chung, Taiwan.
  • Ensured Compliance with international regulations and company policies and maintained detailed records of all aspects of ship operations.
  • Liaised with clients, offshore/ onshore facilities and ship managers to ensure smooth and safe operations.
  • Coaching and training of personnel as required (HSE, seamanship)

Sea Trial Navigator

Freelance
02.2008 - 09.2008

Sea Trial Navigator (freelance)

2008 - Worked for various shipyards in Singapore and Batam, mainly offshore vessels.

Chief Officer

PCL (S) Pte. Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2008

Sea Going (Cargo Ship) Experience: PCL (S) Pte. Ltd.

1999 -2008 - Joined as cadet and worked up to the rank of Chief Officer.

Sailed on company General Cargo Ship, Bulk Carrier and Product Tanker.

Education

Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) COC Combined - Maritime Nautical Studies, Management Level

Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore
11.2006

Diploma - Maritime Nautical Studies (COC Class 3)

Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore
11.2002

Skills

  • DBBC (Double Big Bubble Curtain) Operations
  • Dynamic positioning operations
  • Offshore towing operations
  • Experienced on multiple OSVs equipped with ROV for subsea work
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience in marine industry vetting process
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to manage, lead and train
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams at multiple locations

Certification

- Certificate of Competency: Deck Class 1 (Master Mariner) unlimited

- DP Operator Certificate: DPO Offshore unlimited

- Full STCW Certificate Compliant.

- GMDSS GOC

- ECDIS Generic

- ECDIS Type specific: JRC

- Safety Officer Course

- Ship Security Officer (SSO)

- Bridge Resource Management (Management Level)

- Further Offshore Emergency Training (with EBS) and Travel Safety by Boat (OPITO approved), OPITO code: 5808.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Indonesian
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Offshore Client Representative/ Marine Advisor

Skyborn Renewables
02.2023 - Current

Offshore Client Representative/ Marine Advisor

Havfram Limited (GBP) For Wpd GmbH
05.2022 - 10.2022

Master Mariner/ SDPO

Swire Pacific Offshore Operation Pte. Ltd.
10.2008 - 05.2022

Sea Trial Navigator

Freelance
02.2008 - 09.2008

Chief Officer

PCL (S) Pte. Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2008

Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) COC Combined - Maritime Nautical Studies, Management Level

Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma - Maritime Nautical Studies (COC Class 3)

Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic
Theam Yong Lau