Department of Marine Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, KDU

Captain (E) TADBP Tissarachchi

MBA(MoT), BSc(Mar.Eng) DS, CEng(I), MIET, AMIE (SL), AMIE(I) Captain (E), Sri Lanka Navy
- Head of the Department
  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications

    1. Bachelor of Science (Defence Studies) in Marine Engineering – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2002.
    2. Watch Keeping certificate – SLNS Nandimithra , 2003
    3. Watch Keeping certificate – INS Tir (Kochi), 2004.
    4. Marine Engineering Specialization Course – Lonavla, Maharashtra, India, 2005.
    5. Engine Room Simulator Course (Operation Level) – Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, 2004.
    6. Standard Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Damage Control Course – INS Shivaji, 2004.
    7. Marine Propulsion Control Technology – Institute of Armament Technology, 2005
    8. Major overhauling Main and Auxiliary Engine of Chinese Fast Gun Boats, SL Navy .2005
    9. Major overhauling of Cummins B series Engine ,TPL Sri Lanka 2006
    10. Major overhauling of Yanmar 6LY2A-STP Engine Yanmar Asis(S) Corpn Pte Ltd Singapore
    11. THORDON bearing Training Course –Colombo Dockyard PLC -2006
    12. Hazardous Material Handling (Advanced) Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2012.
    13. Maritime Environmental Officer Training Including Marpol Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2012.
    14. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2012.
    15. Introduction to Merchant Ship Stability Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2013.
    16. Training Course on Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2013
    17. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2013.
    18. Certificate of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer Course – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2013.
    19. Personal Survival Techniques – Lanka Academy of Technological Studies (Pvt)Ltd, 2013.
    20. Quality Management Course – Sri Lanka Standards Institution, 2013. 
    21. Chartered Engineer & Member – The Institution of Engineers India, 2012.
    22. Boiler Controller Certificate Classs II (Two) Operating pressure up to 100 psi
    23. Boiler Controller Certificate Classs I (One) Operating pressure up to 250 psi
    24. Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology – University of Moratuwa, 2022.
  • Publications
  • Publications

    Publications as Theses/Dissertations

    • TADBP TISSAARACHCHI, FACTORS AFFECTING FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICENCY IN TRANSPORT SERVICE IN SRI LANKA NAVY: A CASE STUDY OF SRI LANKA NAVY, MBA Dissertation, Department of Management of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, December 2018.
    • Co-Author, ANALYZE CYLINDER UNIT FAILURE IN A MARINE DIESEL ENGINE DURING TRANSIENT LOAD CHANGES AND FORMULATE THE SOLUTION, the 13th International conference on Sustainable Built Environment – the Kandy conference- 2022.
  • Awards
  • Awards

    • Awarded 02 Letter of Appreciation by Commander of the Navy.
    • Awarded KDU Colors for Hockey
  • Research Interests
  • Research Interests

    • Technology Transfer
    • Engine failure analyzing in High and Slow Speed Marine Engines

     

  • Memberships
  • Memberships

    • Charted Engineer – Institute of Engineers India
    • Associate Member, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka AM-12413
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Extracurricular Activities

    • Sports: Hockey and Soccer
    • Hobbies: Riding/Driving and Restoring of Vintage Motorbikes.
  • Experience
  • Experience

    • 31 Jan  2003-08 Dec   2003               Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Nandimithra’ Class- Fast Missile Vessel. 
    • 20 July 2005-24 July  2006                Western Command, SLNS Rangalla, Colombo. 
    • 25 July 2006-25 Oct   2007                Northern Command, SLNS Uththara, Kankasanthurai. 
    • 25 Oct  2007-03 Aug  2008                Marine Engineer Central OBM W/S,Trincomalee 
    • 11 Aug 2008-16 Dec  2009                Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Sayurala’ Class- Offshore Patrol vesel 
    • 17 Dec 2009-30 Jan    2011               Motor Transport Engineer ‘Repair’-Western Naval Command 
    • 31 Jan  2011-12 May  2011                Acting Senior Staff Engineering Officer (Automobile)-NHQ 
    • 13 May 2011-07 May 2012                 Naval Motor Transport Engineer –Northweastern Naval Area 
    • 08 May 2012-14 June 2014                Senior Marine Engineer-Eastern Naval Area  
    • 15 June 2014-27 Feb 2015                 Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Shakthi’ Class- Amphibious vessels 
    • 28 Feb 2015-02 May 2016                  Senior Marine Engineer-North Central Naval Area 
    • 03 May 2016-11 May 2017                 Officer In Charge-Driving Training School -SL Navy 
    • 12 May 2017-13 May 2018                 Manager Engineering Department -Western Naval Area 
    • 14 May 2018-04 July 2019                 Manager Engineering Department –Northern Naval Area 
    • 05 July 2019-05 Jan 2021                  Manager Engineering Department –Eastern Naval Area 
    • 06 Jan 2021-05 June 2022                 Sri Lanka Naval Ship ‘Parkramabahu’ Class- Ex Chinese Frigate  
  • Core competencies
  • Core competencies

    • Knowledge on Major overhauling of High Power slow speed 2 stroke Engines
    • Technology Transfer & Innovation Management.
    • Establishing ISO 9001 :2015 QMS.
    • Fleet Repairs – Fast Attack Craft & Fast Missile Vessels.
    • Fleet Repairs – Offshore Petrol Vessels –SLN