Varm Marine Team

About Varm Marine

A Singapore-based consultancy providing marine technical and project management services across shipbuilding, ship repair, and offshore conversion sectors.

Who We Are

Varm Marine delivers independent, hands-on expertise from early planning to commissioning, ensuring the clients meet schedule, budget, and regulatory targets.

We have established a collective of highly experienced and dedicated Mariners, each with over 20 years in the shipping industry, primarily in technical management. This team has built a distinguished reputation for delivering services marked by reliability, integrity, and commitment.

We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions across the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and design review to final commissioning and handover, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance at every stage.

Our Vision

To be a trusted partner for shipowners, shipyards, and OEMs in delivering safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient marine engineering solutions.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality marine consultancy, technical supervision, and project management services through professional expertise, innovation, and commitment to operational excellence.

Meet Our Founder

Mr. Shasivarman Gopalkrishnan

Founder & Principal Consultant

With two decades of experience in shipbuilding, offshore conversion, and commissioning management, Mr. Shasivarman provides dependable, transparent, and technically sound solutions that protect both time and cost.

His extensive background spans major FPSO conversions, heavy lift vessel construction, EGCS retrofits, and complex marine system commissioning across Singapore, China, and international waters.

Education & Certifications

  • BSc in Maritime Operations (Netherlands)
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)
  • Certified Ship Repair Manager - WSH
  • Experienced with ISO, ISM, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and Class Rules

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Key Experience

Proven track record across major marine and offshore projects

ProjectClient / CompanyScope of Work / Location
Sea Challenger ConversionDEME GroupTechnical works management & commissioning, Singapore
One Guyana FPSOSBM OffshoreMechanical and marine system completion, Singapore
EGCS RetrofitValue Maritime BVInstallation & Class coordination, Singapore / China
Karish FPSOTechnip / EnergeanProject management, mechanical completion, China / Singapore
Gina Krog FSOTeekay OffshoreMechanical completion & Class certification, Singapore
Kaombo FPSOSaipem / TotalConversion supervision & firefighting system, Singapore
Seven BorealisSubsea 7Heavy lift & pipelay vessel construction, China / Singapore