Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to lead the commercial employment and performance of a tanker fleet. The successful candidate will identify cargo opportunities, negotiate profitable fixtures and develop strong relationships with charterers, brokers, traders and cargo interests.

This position requires solid tanker-market knowledge, strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage vessel employment, voyage economics and market exposure within approved risk parameters.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute chartering strategies to maximise fleet utilisation, earnings and commercial performance.
Market available tanker tonnage and identify suitable cargo opportunities across targeted trading regions.
Negotiate and conclude voyage charters, time charters, Contracts of Affreightment and other commercial arrangements.
Prepare and assess voyage estimates, freight calculations, bunker costs and expected voyage returns.
Review and negotiate Charter Party terms, fixture recaps and rider clauses.
Monitor tanker freight markets, vessel positions, cargo movements, bunker prices and competitor activity.
Provide market intelligence, earnings forecasts and commercial recommendations to senior management.
Maintain strong relationships with oil majors, traders, charterers, brokers and other cargo interests.
Develop new customers and pursue longer-term commercial partnerships.
Coordinate closely with vessel operations following fixture confirmation to ensure smooth voyage execution.
Monitor voyage performance against approved estimates and investigate significant financial variances.
Support the resolution of laytime, demurrage, performance and other Charter Party-related matters.
Evaluate counterparty exposure and ensure fixtures comply with internal credit, sanctions and risk-management requirements.
Work with technical, marine and operations teams to ensure vessel availability and suitability for prospective employment.
Maintain accurate records of enquiries, offers, fixtures, vessel positions and commercial performance.
Contribute to fleet-planning, budgeting and business-development activities.
Represent the shipowner at customer meetings, industry events and other commercial engagements.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
5 to 10 years of experience in tanker chartering, shipbroking, trading or commercial shipping.
Strong knowledge of crude, product or chemical tanker markets, depending on the assigned fleet.
Proven experience negotiating and concluding tanker fixtures.
Good understanding of Charter Party terms, voyage calculations, freight economics and post-fixture matters.
Established relationships with tanker charterers, brokers, traders or cargo interests would be advantageous.
Strong commercial judgement, numerical ability and negotiation skills.
Able to make timely decisions and respond effectively to changing market conditions.
Good understanding of counterparty risk, sanctions requirements and commercial controls.
Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with operations, technical and management teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant voyage-estimation or shipping systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willingness to travel when required.

Chartering Manager (Tankers)