Alejandro Buika

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with 25 years of experience leading EPC projects, quality assurance, and strategic operations within the naval and energy sectors. Proven track record in managing multi-million euro budgets, leading cross-cultural teams, and driving projects to completion with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role within the shipping, energy, oil & gas and engineering consultancy sector.

General Manager of Viridis Bureau:

Founded and managed a consulting firm delivering comprehensive environmental and engineering solutions to the marine, energy, and oil & gas sectors. Served as an independent ship surveyor and quality inspector, rigorously ensuring compliance with international maritime standards. Provided technical advisory services to both private corporations and governmental institutions.

Key Achievements & Engagements

2024 – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Artificial Intelligence of Equatorial Guinea

Preparation and delivery of the following training courses for the Ministry of Transport's personnel: Naval Engineering Principles, Ship Inspection, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Technical cooperation with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to ensure compliance with the Code for the Implementation of IMO Instruments (Code III – Res.A.1070(28)).

2021 – United Nations, New York

Presented at the Afrodescendants Forum on the socio-economic impact and opportunities within the global cruise ship industry.

2019 – Blue Ocean Solutions (Keppel Subsidiary)

Forged a strategic partnership to commercialize a patented Water in Fuel Emulsion (WiFE) technology. This initiative successfully comply with MARPOL, reduced client fuel consumption and NOx emissions by up to 15%, driving both economic and environmental benefits.

2013 – First International VOC Emissions Control Conference, Beijing

Presented the results and technical specifications of the innovative "Yinkuo Port" emissions control solution.

2012 – Academy of Transportation Sciences, China

Contributed as a member of the European research group on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), focusing on mitigation strategies for oil terminals. Collaborated with industry leaders, including Borsig, Marintek Sintef, and IPCO.

2009 – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Participated in high-level discussions on trade, development, and sustainable maritime transport policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Technical: Naval Architecture | Marine Engineering | Propulsion Systems | VOC, SOx & NOx Emissions | Surveying & Inspection (ABS Rules, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISO, ASME, ASTM) | Non-Destructive Testing | Welding Inspection | AutoCAD | Matlab | Simulink | Python

• Management: EPC | Project & Programme Management | Strategic Planning | Budget Management | Supplier Quality Assurance | Risk Assessment | HSE Compliance | Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Sector Expertise: Ship Building & Ship Repair | Oil & Gas Equipment | Thermosolar Power Plants | Environmental Solutions (WiFE, NOx, VOC)