About Us
About Us
ARK Marine Consultancy Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, is a trusted provider of expert maritime solutions, serving clients across the global shipping industry.Since our inception in 2016, we've partnered with ship owners, managers, port authorities, and maritime stakeholders to solve complex operational challenges with clarity, precision, and impact.Our leadership team includes seasoned professionals with decades of experience across several countries.
We understand the demands of vessel operations—and the business realities that shape them. By combining hands-on experience with strategic insight, we help clients improve performance, manage risk, and drive long-term value.
At ARK Marine, we specialise in four core areas:
Vessel Inspections, Audits & Surveys – covering Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI), technical assessments, and compliance audits.
Class-Approved Vibration Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance – enabling early fault detection and reducing unplanned downtime.
Docking Supervision & Project Management – ensuring quality, timelines, and cost control in drydocking and major repairs.
Afloat & Voyage Repairs – delivering steel and piping repairs on the move, with minimal operational disruption.
At ARK Marine, we don’t just offer services—we offer solutions that work in the real world. Our approach is agile, data-informed, and always aligned with your goals.
Over the past eight years, we’ve achieved 371% business growth, with an annualised rate of 29%—driven by the trust of our clients and the results we consistently deliver.
Our Team
At ARK Marine, our team brings over 200 years of combined experience across the global maritime industry—spanning technical, operational, and commercial domains.
Our specialists include Naval Architects, Marine Surveyors, Asset Reliability Engineers, Marine Engineers, Master Mariners, and Navigators, each with deep, hands-on expertise across diverse vessel types, geographies, and business models.
This multi-disciplinary strength allows us to approach challenges with clarity and precision, prioritizingcost implications, compliance, downtime, and safety. We are equipped to meet these demands with tailored solutions that are technically sound and commercially viable.
From complex inspections and surveys to predictive maintenance and afloat repairs, our team consistently delivers with speed, accuracy, and reliability.
Clients choose ARK Marine for more than just our technical knowledge—they value our ability to think ahead, adapt quickly, and deliver results that align with real-world operational goals.
Our Founding Leadership
Avinash Kadam, Founder & CEO
ARK Marine is helmed by Founder & CEO Avinash Kadam, a maritime industry veteran with over 35 years of global leadership experience. His expertise spans both technical and commercial vessel operations, backed by a proven track record in high-impact roles:
Technical Director – Maersk Tankers
Managing Director – Broström Tankers
Global Fleet Technical & Procurement Director – Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement.
Avinash has led cross-functional teams across several countries, driving performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Since founding ARK Marine Consultancy, he has overseen the company’s transformation into a high-performing, trusted consultancy—achieving 371% growth and an annualised growth rate of 29% over eight years. His leadership combines strategic clarity with deep operational insight, setting the tone for everything we do.
Mrunalini Kadam – Finance Director
As Finance Director at ARK Marine Consultancy Pte. Ltd., Mrunalini Kadam brings over three decades of diverse experience in finance, administration, and human resource management.
Based in Singapore, she plays a dual role in overseeing both the finance and HR functions, ensuring operational integrity and fostering a people-first culture across the company’s global footprint.
Her career spans leadership roles in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Most notably, she served as Senior Membership and Accounts Executive at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club from 2015 to 2022, where she managed the accounting portfolio of a 10 million SGD club with over 1,600 members. Her contributions included exceeding KPIs by securing over one million SGD in new member sales and organizing large-scale corporate events for up to 100 participants.
Prior to that, Mrunalini successfully ran her own startup business, Divaz, specializing in imported gift items through online and retail channels from 2012 to 2015.
Her earlier experience includes working as an accounts executive and audit assistant in various trading and manufacturing companies in India, where she was responsible for complete accounts management, bookkeeping, and auditing.
Her professional qualifications include:
Master of Commerce (M.Com) from Bombay University
Intermediate certification in Company Secretary (Part 1)
Proficiency in MYOB and Club 2000 accounting software
Certified in MS Excel (Intermediate level)
PDPA compliance training.
Mrunalini is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is known for her strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution make her a cornerstone of ARK Marine’s leadership team.