Career History

20+ Years of Experience

Career began in 2004 as Engineer Officer of the Watch on crude oil tankers. Advanced through diverse roles on deep-sea and offshore vessels to become a Chief Engineer, IACS Classification Surveyor, QMS Auditor, and Chief Engineer of Self-Propelled Jack-Up Barges.

Career Timeline

2012 – PresentMiddle East & International

Marine Engineer / Chief Engineer / Senior Performance Engineer

Deep Sea / Offshore Fleet

Deep Sea Fleet · Offshore Fleet · Jack-Up Vessels · SP JUB

  • Lead operational activities across offshore and deep-sea fleet — barge moves and mobilization
  • Maintain machinery on crude, product, and chemical tankers
  • Ensure OVID, SIRE, PSC, and Flag inspection readiness
  • Coordinate with class societies, clients, and office teams
  • Manage spares and stores; report to stakeholders
2010 – 2012Middle East / Southeast Asia

Maintenance Supervisor

Marine Services — Offshore

Offshore Support Vessels

  • Oversaw planned maintenance systems (PMS) for offshore support vessels
  • Managed machinery overhauls and critical repairs
  • Ensured compliance with flag state and class requirements
  • Crew technical training and competency development
  • Coordinated with classification societies and port state control
2008 – 2010International

Classification Surveyor

IACS Member Society

Offshore & Deep-Sea Fleet

  • Vessel surveys and statutory certification for an IACS member society
  • Pre-purchase inspections for offshore and deep-sea vessels
  • Certified QMS Auditor — quality management system audits
  • ISM and ISPS compliance assessments
  • Technical advisory for vessel modifications and upgrades
2004 – 2008International Trade Routes

Engineer Officer of the Watch

Deep-Sea Tanker Operations

Crude Oil Tankers

  • Watchkeeping duties on crude oil tankers across international trade routes
  • Propulsion and auxiliary machinery operation and maintenance
  • Cargo pump systems and inert gas systems
  • MARPOL compliance and pollution prevention
  • Foundation in STCW watchkeeping standards and procedures

Technical Skills

Vessel Types

  • Crude Oil Tankers
  • Self-Propelled Jack-Up Barges
  • Offshore Support Vessels
  • Anchor Handling Tug Supply
  • General Cargo

Operations

  • Barge Moves & Jacking
  • Dry Dock Management
  • Newbuilding Management
  • Mobilization Supervision
  • Pre-Purchase Inspections
  • Project Management

Compliance & Safety

  • ISM Code
  • ISPS Code
  • MARPOL
  • STCW
  • QMS Auditing
  • Port State Control
  • Classification Surveying

Ready to work together?

Open to offshore contracts, consulting, and collaboration on marine and barge projects worldwide.

KPV Marine — Konstantin Petrishchev

Marine Engineer specializing in offshore fleet operations, vessel maintenance, and heavy machinery systems.

Available for offshore contracts

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Marine Engineer — Offshore Fleet