Luka Jasprica

Temporary relief engineer bridging the gap between outgoing and incoming permanent engineers; received and provided full engineering handovers. Planned and prepared for the upcoming 5-year Lloyd’s Special Survey, coordinating contractors, organizing quotations, and scheduling work to be completed. Followed weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly PMS tasks; updated the vessel’s PMS database and engineering inventory. Carried out routine maintenance and servicing of main machinery, including Alfa Laval separators, CAT C32 main engines, and CAT C4.4 generators. Monitored fuel, oil, and water quality, conducting regular system checks and analysis. Implemented and logged safety checks and drills related to engineering systems. Maintained and updated engineering worklists, defect reports, and documentation for the incoming engineer to ensure smooth continuity of operations.

Assisted Chief with all engineering ops, engine room watch duties, bunkering, fuel transfers, HVAC system and bilge operations. Also assisted in completing engine room logbooks (Oil record books and engine room operational logbook). Responded to grounding incident: executed emergency procedures, damage checks, and surveyor inspections (NDT testing, rudder removal and repairs, stabilizer removal, gearbox lifting). Completed 10 weeks in shipyard (drydock) assisting the chief, also regularly communicated with the surveyor to get the vessel back for the completion of the season. Serviced and diagnosed Kohler EZ generators (main & emergency), AC compressors, and pumps (hot water circulation, seawater). Rebuilt wastewater treatment and fuel tank systems from strip-down diagnosis to recommissioning, reducing long-term contamination and corrosion risk. Inspected and cleaned all diesel and water tanks. Treated diesel tanks for growth and rust. Operated the Idromar water maker plants. Operated large tender – Skipper 32NC (10.5m) with dual Mercury outboards. Assisted with deck ops: line handling, teak care, anchor work, guest tender runs & provisioning.

Maintained MAN L-E main engines, Cummins Onan generators, HVAC, bilge, seawater, greywater & blackwater systems. Serviced and replaced pumps and developed preventive maintenance schedules for onboard systems including windlasses. Diagnosed hydraulic issues (passerelle, stabilizers) and calibrated sensors, strong fault-finding skills. Managed bunkering operations and fuel transfers. Managed shore power connections. Assisted with deck ops: line handling, teak care, anchor work, guest tender runs & provisioning. Supported water sports & guest services; dependable, hands-on team player in guest-focused ops.