Alex Siaw Way Chong

Marine Project Superintendent with 3+ years of progressive experience managing a 60+ vessel dredging and reclamation fleet across Singapore, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Malaysia. Multilingual across 6 languages (Mandarin native, English TOEIC 870, Japanese JLPT N2, Malay, Cantonese, Indonesian). Proven record in class survey compliance across RINA, DNV, BV, and ABS, international spare parts procurement, crisis-field engineering, and multi-JV stakeholder management on Singapore's landmark reclamation projects.

Marine Project Superintendent - ASL Offshore & Marine Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2023-08 - 2025-04)

• Directed daily operations of a 60+ vessel dredging and reclamation fleet (grab dredgers, split hopper barges, tugs, crane barge, anchor-boat/multicat, accommodation barge and flat top barge) across 9+ simultaneous contract sites.
• Monitored Grab Dredger output against planned production targets; identified underperformance root causes and directed operational adjustments to recover schedule.
• Coordinated vessel deployment, mobilisation and operational readiness for multiple dredging and marine construction projects.
• Monitored bathymetric survey data and dredging production performance
• Managed fleet-wide classification and statutory survey schedules in coordination with RINA, DNV, BV, ABS and flag state authorities (Annual, Renewal, Special, TOCA and Change of Flag Surveys).
• Developed fleet maintenance plans, reviewed defect reports and established repair scopes for dry docking and shipyard maintenance activities.
• Led procurement planning for spare parts, consumables and emergency equipment; managed technical evaluations and logistics coordination to offshore vessels.
• Reviewed and maintained HSSE documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures.
• Managed crew mobilisation, training matrix planning and competency tracking.
• Trained and mentored Project Coordinators, Project Engineers and Assistant Technical Superintendents.
• Key clients: Penta-Ocean Construction, TOA Corporation, Boskalis, Hyundai E&C.

Marine Project Engineer - ASL Offshore & Marine Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2022-12 - 2023-08)

• Managed operational support for approximately 20–30 vessels, coordinating vessel maintenance planning and technical readiness.
• Supported fleet classification and survey compliance activities; liaised with shipyards, classification societies and technical service providers.
• Managed spare parts forecasting, procurement planning and logistics coordination.
• Supported dredging project execution through bathymetric survey review and production monitoring.
• Assisted in troubleshooting operational issues and implementing corrective actions across project and fleet activities.

Project Coordinator - ASL Offshore & Marine Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2021-12 - 2022-12)

• Coordinated procurement of vessel spare parts, consumables and emergency equipment; managed shore-to-vessel logistics.
• Prepared maintenance plans, defect reports and dry dock preparation documentation.
• Coordinated vessel survey schedules and certification renewals.
• Prepared HSSE documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures.
• Managed crew arrangements, training records and mobilisation planning; supported project administration and client reporting.

B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering (Honours) - Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology (TARUMT) (2017-05 - 2020-03)

Japanese Language (Full-Time) - ISI Language School, Kyoto Branch (2025-04 - 2026-06)