Overall Job Purpose
Operations & Controlling
· Responsible for managing & optimising all aspects of vessel operations of dry bulk vessels
· Ensure that communication with all parties including vessels, local offices, procurement department, ship managers, agents, stevedores, other associated companies, and sub-contractors is done correctly and in accordance with existing work instructions and valid charter-party and contract conditions.
· Respond to any problems that arise during the voyage and put in hand whatever corrective measures may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Being responsible for managing all issues relating to the execution of the voyage, this includes – but is not limited to – the following specific matters:
· Monitor the day-to-day operation of the vessels.
· Prepare and distribute Voyage Instructions.
· Prepare appointments to agents, surveyors, etc
· Ensure optimal sailing routing for vessel
· Cargo Plan and bunkering plan preparation for the voyage
· Preparation of hire/freight invoice as well as follow up with all payments and receivables from counterparty until file closure.
· Responsible for ensuring that required Letters of Indemnity are prepared in accordance with company policy.
· Responsible for ensuring that all necessary and appropriate notices are given to the insurance and claims department.
· In case of claimed damages to either ship or cargo, the job holder is to ensure that the appropriate actions are taken to protect the company´s interests, seeking guidance as needed.
· implement procedures for executing fixtures / monitoring and reporting on vessel performances / communicate underlying variances
