Key Responsibilities
- Address all inquiries related to cargo handling/stowage that arise as part of day-to-day office activities.
- Create preliminary prestows in the office and/or assist Masters with their stow plans, among various other related activities.
- Attain the most cost-effective stowage solutions, taking into account all elements, including cargo care, productivity, cost, and safety.
- Prepare lifting calculations and method statements, including details about lifting equipment, for project cargo or other contract tenders, as required.
- Be responsible for proper communication of such plans and ensure understanding by those who will implement them.
- Establish a connection between local ops staff and the regional or head office for all issues related to stowage and cargo handling.
- Provide professional support and follow-up on these matters to local operational staff (e.g., Port Captains), offering guidance and direction on methods and company procedures.
- Raise issues with Operations management for discussion and/or approval, as necessary.
- Assume a leading and proactive role in the work required to maintain the Company's manuals and other internal information sources concerning cargo, cargo handling, and stowage issues. (This involves close coordination with local operational staff and voyage management teams to note and update changes and record new cargoes/new methods.)
- Assist in gathering data and preparing reports as needed by voyage management teams.
- Hold responsibility for the operation of voyages as may be needed from time to time.
Job Requirement
- CoC Class 1 Master Mariner qualification or a Maritime Degree.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in loading and discharging Break Bulk Cargo, including heavylift and project cargo.
- Wind mill cargo handling experience.
- Strong cargo handling and stowage experience and skills.
- Proficient in computer knowledge, including knowledge of loading programs.
- Awareness and knowledge of AUTOCAD, MSOffice, Lashcon, Videk securing plan software.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Methodical and organized.
