Roles & Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue chartering opportunities in the tonnage market in Pacific for dry bulk vessels.
- Negotiate and secure long-term charter contracts with reputable clients, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Monitor market trends and assess charter rates to make informed decisions on chartering strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders in the shipping industry.
- Collaborate with the operations and commercial teams to optimize vessel utilization and ensure smooth chartering operations.
- Analyse market conditions, including supply and demand dynamics, vessel availability and freight rates, to make data-driven decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and contribute to the development of chartering strategies and business plans.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of chartered vessels, review voyage economics, and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage contracts and ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Stay updated on industry developments, regulations, and best practices related to dry bulk chartering.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as operations, bunkering, marine accounting, and legal to support chartering activities effectively.
Requirements:
- Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience as Chartering Manager from a dry bulk operator, focus in Pacific region in Supramax and/or Handy vessels.
- Strong understanding of the dry bulk shipping market, including vessel types, cargo types, and trade routes.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and secure long-term charter contracts with a track record of successful outcomes.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and make informed decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen and a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient in using shipping software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.
