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Orhan Yigit Yaman

@oyyaman

R.III/2 Unlimited Chef Engineer | Naval Architect & Marine Engineer (M.Sc.)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Available in 1 month
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About

I am an accomplished naval architect and marine engineer with 14 years of experience, including 11 years in the Turkish Navy managing vessel systems and ensuring regulatory compliance as Chief and 2nd Engineer. I have gained expertise in port operations and commercial shipping, and I hold an Unlimited Chef Engineer's license and a master's degree. I hold a special (green) passport allowing me to enter the EU region with an exemption for Schengen visa, and possess a valid B1/B2 visa for the United States.

Personal Details

ResidenceTurkey

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in naval architecture and marine engineering to contribute to innovative projects in the maritime industry.

Hobbies & Interests

Motorcycles Tennis Reading Travelling

Experience

Chief Engineer

Current
Jan 2026 - Present
M/Y Lady Aa

• Solely responsible for all on-board mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safe and uninterrupted vessel operations. • Performed advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis across main engines, generators, HVAC, RO systems, and auxiliary machinery. • Planned and executed preventive and corrective maintenance to optimize system performance and reliability. • Managed technical inventory, spare parts, and procurement processes to maintain operational readiness. • Maintained full compliance with flag state regulations and ensured accurate technical reporting and documentation. • Delivered hands-on engineering support during navigation and port operations, responding effectively to time-critical technical issues together with supporting deck crew when needed.

3rd Engineer

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025

Operated and conducted routine maintenance of machinery systems, conducted bunkering operations and bilge/sludge management, assisted Chief Engineer with IOPP compliance and risk assessments, monitored engine room inventory and supported the procurement process for necessary supplies, managed and supervised emergency drills and was responsible for the maintenance and readiness of emergency equipment.

Operations & Port Services Specialist

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
Port of Çanakkale

Managed port operations including waste reception, tank cleaning and demucking, prepared quotations, PDAs/FDAs, and invoice orders in accordance with local tariffs, handled customer relations and service coordination, managed and coordinated custom zone warehouse services at port.

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Unlimited (III/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

TurkishNative
EnglishFluent
RussianBeginner

References

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