Chairman
Founded Western Marine Shipyard Ltd in 2000. Built 147 vessels of various types for domestic & international market from 2002~2018. Exported 32 vessels in 12 countries in the Globe (Europe-Germany, Finland, Denmark, Latin America – Ecuador, Pacific – New Zealand, Asia – UAE, Pakistan, India, Africa– Kenya, Uganda, Gambia, Tanzania).
Exporter
Built 150 vessels of various types for domestic & international market & exported 32 vessels worth over USD 150M in 12 countries in the Globe (Europe-Germany, Finland, Denmark, Latin America – Ecuador, Pacific – New Zealand, Asia – UAE, Pakistan, India, Africa-Kenya, Uganda, Gambia, Tanzania). Representing 70% of Bangladesh’s total ships export.
Green Maritime
Engaged in Green shipbuilding & maritime sector globally since 2022. Current order: 2 x passenger ferry for Kenya Govt (LSL & KSBL). 2 x 12500DWT MPC ice class ships (Green Ships) for the Netherlands (KSBL).
Chairman & CEO
Presently holding the post Chairman & CEO of SS Trading, TS Dredging and Heavy Engineering Ltd from January 2019.
Vice Chairman
Started business in 1994 by founding Western Marine Service Ltd in Chittagong providing ship service facilities, presently holding the post as Vice Chairman.
Chief Engineer
Served as on Board various ocean going vessel as Marine Engineer from junior rank to Chief Engineer from 1981~1993.
Experience
13 Years sailing experience in 7 oceans – 1981 to 93
Founder
Founded Western Marine Services Ltd- 1994
Founder
Established Western Marine Shipyard Ltd. – 2000.
Know More About Me
Biography
Md. Sakhawat Hossain (Chairman & CEO, SST & TSD and Founder, Western Marine Group). Graduated from Bangladesh Marine Academy in 1981 as a Marine Engineer & MEO Class-1 (Chief Engineer) from UK in 1989
Qualification
Studied in South Tyneside College, UK & attained MEO Class-1 (motor) certificate in 1989. Graduated from Marine Academy, Bangladesh in 1981.
Publication and Paper
Published Numerous technical manuals, articles/features on shipbuilding in various national & international media (including Euroasia Industry Magazine, UK
