Samuel Dappa

A Marine Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of experience maintaining and commissioning complex thermal, hydraulic and HVAC systems, diesel engine, Pumps, boilers compressors, and auxiliary machinery across various industries, various vessel types and shipyard experience. Now transitioning into renewable heating technologies. Fully trained in Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installation, low-temperature heating design, unvented hot water systems and water regulations (WRAS). Safety-driven, technically competent, and well-suited for domestic and commercial heat pump installation, commissioning and maintenance.

Sole Engineer | Seamariners – Briggs Marine Ltd – Plymouth UK | 06 Feb 2026 – 05 March 2026.

· Operated as sole engineer onboard, ensuring full machinery availability.

· Performed hydraulic system maintenance on deck crane and associated plant.

· Conducted planned and corrective maintenance on Caterpillar main engines, and other auxiliary systems.

· Diagnosis and rectified machinery faults under operational time and pressure.

· Maintained full compliance with UK MCA, ISM, MARPOL, and SHEQ standards.

· Ensure emergency readiness of fire, bilge and standby systems

3rd Engineer | Clyde Marine - Northlink Ferries – Aberdeen, UK | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026.

· Carried out planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical plant including, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems and auxiliary machineries.

· Maintain Aux boiler, FW calorifier and hydrophore systems, sewage treatment plant and sanatory system

· Performed systems testing, fault diagnosis, and recommissioning to ensure operational readiness.

· Conducted inspections of mechanical installations and ensured compliance with technical and safety standards.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, often leading tasks during breakdowns and maintenance periods.

3rd Marine Engineer | North Star Guernsey Ltd. – Aberdeen, UK | Feb 2023 – Present

· Serviced compressor, pumps, heat exchangers and control systems

· Maintain Aux boiler, FW calorifier and hydrophore systems, sewage treatment plant and sanatory system

· Performed overhauls & maintenance on propulsion systems engines, compressors, and auxiliary systems.

· Conducted planned maintenance and responded to emergency equipment failures.

· Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults during time critical operations.

2nd Engineer (Relief Role) | O.S. Energy Marine Power Solutions – MV Prince Madog | Jan 2023

· Maintained propulsion, Bilge, HVAC System during research operations.

· Maintain fresh water to accommodation, FW calorifier & Hydrophore systems

· Troubleshot mechanical issues during time-critical deployment phases

· Assisted with equipment and system reliability checks.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering 2019

University of Cebu, Maritime Education & Training Center, Cum laude

Almnos Mambaling, Cebu City, Cebu. Philippines. Honors