Tanker Chartering & Fixture Negotiations

Facilitate tanker chartering transactions for spot voyages, time charters and Contracts of Affreightment (COAs).
Identify suitable vessels and cargo opportunities based on customer requirements, vessel positions and market conditions.
Negotiate freight rates, charterparty terms and commercial conditions between shipowners and charterers.
Manage the fixture process, from initial cargo enquiries and vessel nominations through negotiations to fixture confirmation.
Prepare fixture recaps and coordinate charterparty documentation.
Maintain close communication with shipowners, charterers, traders and vessel operators throughout negotiations.
Coordinate with post-fixture operations teams to ensure smooth handover following successful fixtures.

Business Development & Client Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, oil majors, commodity traders and other maritime stakeholders.
Identify new business opportunities and actively expand the company's client portfolio.
Maintain regular contact with existing customers to understand their chartering requirements.
Conduct client meetings, networking activities and business development visits.
Build long-term commercial relationships to generate repeat fixtures and brokerage revenue.

Market Intelligence & Commercial Analysis

Monitor global tanker freight markets, vessel supply and demand, cargo movements and trading patterns.
Track vessel positions, open tonnage and cargo availability across relevant trading regions.
Analyse freight rate movements, Worldscale assessments and tanker market developments.
Provide clients with market intelligence, freight assessments and commercial recommendations.
Prepare daily market reports, vessel position lists and chartering updates.
Monitor geopolitical developments, oil trading flows and regulatory changes affecting tanker markets.

Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in tanker shipbroking, chartering or commercial tanker operations.
Experience in one or more tanker segments, including:
- Clean Petroleum Products (CPP)
- Dirty Petroleum Products (DPP)
- Chemical Tankers
- Crude Oil Tankers

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