Ayodya Rodrigo

Ayodya Rodrigo has extensive work experience in the maritime industry. Ayodya'smost recent position was as Chief Engineer at Coral Expeditions, where they started in April 2023. Prior to that, they worked as First Engineer at the same company from March 2023 to April 2023.

Before joining Coral Expeditions, Ayodya worked at Fleet Management Limited from February 2019 to January 2023, where they held various roles including Chief Engineer, 2nd (1st Ass.) Engineer, and 3rd (2nd Ass.) Engineer.

In 2018, Ayodya worked as a 3rd Engineer at Anglo-Eastern from March 2018 to September 2018. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a 4th & 3rd Engineer at Navalmar(uk).

Earlier in their career, Ayodya gained valuable experience as a Marine Engineer trainee at Colombo Dockyard PLC from 2012 to 2013, and as a Marine Engineering officer Cadet at Rickmers Shipmanagement GmbH & Cie. KG from June 2011 to August 2012. Ayodya also completed internships as a Trainee at Colombo Dockyard PLC from January 2011 to April 2011, and at BWSC from October 2008 to December 2008.

Ayodya Rodrigo's education history includes several qualifications in the field of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. In 1995-2008, Ayodya attended Ananda College for their primary and secondary education, though no degree or field of study is specified during this period. In 2009-2011, they pursued the Engineering Officer Cadet Program at CINEC Campus, focusing on Marine Engineering certificate level. From 2012 to 2015, Ayodya earned a Higher National Diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from CINEC Campus. Then, in 2017-2018, they enrolled at the University of Tasmania, completing a B.Sc(App) in Marine Engineering, specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Finally, in 2021, Ayodya attended the Australian Maritime College and obtained an AMSA Class 1(Motor) COC, further augmenting their qualifications and expertise in the field.