Saqib Ahmed
Marine Chief Engineer
Saqib Ahmed is an experienced Marine Engineer and Technical Superintendent with over 12 years of seagoing experience, progressing from Engine Cadet to Chief Engineer. He holds a Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency and NEBOSH IGC certification, with strong expertise in vessel technical management, machinery maintenance, dry-docking, troubleshooting, safety, and maritime regulatory compliance.
Articles by Saqib Ahmed(71)
What Is Marine Engineering: Courses, Job Description & Salary
Marine engineering , a specialized field within the maritime industry, plays an important role in the design and construction of various marine vessels…
Maersk Joins Japanese Green Methanol Bunkering Network
Maersk is one of three parties in a memorandum of understanding with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to develop green methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama in Japan.
What is a Day in the Life of an Onboard Marine Engineer?
"As seafarers, Onboard Marine Engineer; it's like our work and living space. It's like home to us; we travel through different oceans and around the…
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Will Transform the RoPax Fleet
for maritime transportation, RoPax plays a pretty important role. It’s responsible for transporting both passengers and cargo. This allows it to connect trade and communities with efficiency.
How Much Does a Marine Engineer Make?
Uncover the lucrative world of marine engineers. Discover average salaries, pay ranges, and the highest-paying locations for these in-demand professionals.
Hydrogen Fuel for Maritime Transportation
Hydrogen maritime fuel is one of the options being studied as shipping looks for lower-emission energy. It is not a simple drop-in replacement for marine diesel or heavy fuel oil.
Fueling Dreams: The Role and Responsibilities of an Engine Cadet
An Engine Cadet on a boat is an apprentice, or trainee, seafarer who is from the very start of his or her work in the maritime field.
The Gas Vitality LNG Bunker Vessel Completes her 100th LNG Bunker Operation in Marseille, Southern France
The Gas Vitality LNG Bunker Vessel has just completed her 100th LNG Bunker Operation in Marseille, Southern France!
Navigating Machinery and Mentoring: Insights from an Engine Cadet
In the naval context, "machinery" refers to the various mechanical systems and equipment that contribute to the operation and functioning of naval ships.
Maritime Mechanic: A Comprehensive Guide to Being an Engine Cadet
An engine cadet is the trainee rank in the Maritime Mechanic career at sea, working day shifts in the engine room under the second engineer to maintain…
Engineering the Future: Life and Learning as an Engine Cadet
An engine cadet is the entry-level engineering rank on a ship, and the berth where a future engineering officer learns the machinery by working on it.