PRABATH ABEYSINGHE

MSc. Eng. (USSR), MBA (PIM- USJ)

Mr. Prabath Abeysinghe joined Colombo Dockyard PLC in 1995 straight after graduating from East Ukrainian State University (USSR) as a Trainee Engineer. While working in in CDPLC, he successfully followed and obtained MBA from PIM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He has also successfully completed overseas and local training in multiple disciplines including JASTECA Program on Quality Management (Yokohama- Japan), Lead Auditor course in OHSAS-18000 under Lloyd’s Registry, NDT Level II courses as per ISO-9712 in RT, UT, MT & PT in National Center for NDT of Sri Lanka. Internally, in recognition of his contribution towards QMS, he was awarded as best internal Auditor in 2011. He was also selected as a Role Model in Engineering Versatility in 2012 for setting an example to next generation of Engineers. He is also a founding Board Member of Manufacturing & Engineering Services Industry Sector Council (MESSCO) and actively contributing towards TVT sector under the auspices of TVEC & NAITA. Externally he was felicitated by TVEC & NAITA in 2017 for his continuous contribution towards setting up of National Competency Standards.

His career transitioned from Maintenance, Machine Shop & Business Departments where he has held varied scope of responsibilities occupying many positions and served as Asst. Production Manager (Workshops), Quality Control Manager & Head of Technical Training before being appointed as Asst. General Manger (Ship Repair Production) in 2018. In 2022 He was reappointed as Actg. General Manager (Production) with wider scope amalgamating the responsibilities of both Ship Repairs and New Construction.