Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Act as the operator for bulk carriers managed commercially by the client on voyage charter, time charter, COA, etc.
- Issue voyage instructions to the Master.
- Liaise directly with the ships and the charterers.
- Issue and follow up on the payment of freight invoices and hire invoices to charterers.
- Coordinate closely with the Laytime Pic for Laytime matters and ensure timely settlement of Laytime and Final Freight.
- Maintain separate voyage accounts for each vessel.
- Oversee day-to-day commercial operations of ships.
- Appoint and deal with agents and inspectors regularly.
- Assist in the settlement of disputes with charterers.
- Maintain records of off-hire and ensure that downtime is minimized.
- Check voyage bunker requirements and coordinate with the Bunker Pic for timely and competitive bunker purchases.
- Monitor ship's speed, consumption, and maintain vessel performance records.
- Highlight under-performance to the Weather routing company / Commercial Pict and ensure necessary steps are taken to rectify any under-performance.
- Ensure that ships are operated as per CP.
- Maintain proper voyage records.
- Prepare monthly and weekly reports as required.
- Work and comply with thefulfilment of Standard KPIs.
- Be creative and actively participate in Ops projects as needed.
- Ensure the use of support systems and tech tools to enhance Ops efficiency.
- Report to the Head of Operations.
Requirements:
- University degree in shipping, maritime law, trade,Logistics or a related discipline.
- Fresh graduates are welcome relevant working experience will be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Ability to work independently and accept new challenges.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt and learn.
- Strong team player.
