RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tonnage fixing in and out.
- Through knowledge of charter party ((Voyage Charter, COA, TC) clauses, terms, and their implications.
- Preparing in principal approval for charter in/out to management.
- Market development and customer relationship management and network. development with traders, cargo owners and vessel owners.
- To liaise with brokers, owners, charterers, logistics service providers alike on a regular basis to understand market sentiment and competition.
- To ensure proper operation of controlled vessels during employment TC or spot and maximize performance, time charter equivalent (TCE), always following global standards and international regulations.
- Communicating with charterers, brokers, agents and vessels regarding voyage orders, vessel itineraries, etc.
- Works with Vessel Operations on all matters regarding stowage, loading, bunkering, routing and discharging of chartered vessels.
- Handle questionnaires, certificates, LOIs, LOPs, and all relevant supporting data.
- Assist in ship chartering issue i.e. disputes, claims, computation for freight, demurrage & laytime, and other claims.
- Responsible for following up on post fixture activities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Bachelor in Maritime Studies with minimum 3 years experience in Shipping Chartering/Operation tanker vessels.
- Good knowledge of Charter Party terms.
- Good knowledge in freight cost and charter hire calculations
- Good negotiation skills and have a good understanding of market conditions.
- Good planning and execution skills in voyage operations.
- Conversant with Master, Agent, Charterer, Terminal, and other requirements.
- Able to work irregular hours to attend and ensure timely operation is in compliance to charter party.
- Proficiency in English both written and spoken, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Data entry and responsible for proper filing, reporting, and sorting of operation documents.
