COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hafnia is one of the world's leading oil product tanker owners and operators. We provide transportation of oil and oil products to national and international oil companies, major chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies.
Hafnia is a company that's all about our people both the people that run the business, and those that manage our customers. We've always done things differently and prioritized a strong, commercial mindset. But we've never cut corners when it comes to relationships. Building strong business relationships with our customers is the foundation of what we do. We're in this for the long run and focus on their needs 100%. We are transparent and we stick by our promises as the partner you can turn to in a tight spot meaning our customers stick with us. Our foremost rule is putting people first and that's how we've become one of the leading ship owners and operators of today's product tanker industry globally.
Hafnia has a solid history in chartering, operations, and technical management, and strives to offer customers the best solution for their transportation needs. This solution-focused approach has resulted in a strong reputation and the Company remains firmly committed to being a responsible member of the industry and operating according to the highest ethical standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities of this role are to ensure effective and efficient coordination of our Pool vessel operations. Liaise closely with the Pool partners, Fleet Technical Managers, Commercial, Bunker, Claims and Controls teams to identify opportunities within operations for effective fleet performance monitoring and management. Influence the fleet operations team and other associated stakeholders in aligning with the vessel performance management goals and objectives in optimizing TCE. Assist in developing KPI, scorecards, workflow charts, and process maps for the operations team with regard to vessel's operational performance.
- Responsible for daily vessel operations, including issuance of voyage instructions, planning, optimizing and managing voyage bunkers, appoint agents, optimize voyage PnL taking into account speed and tank cleaning instructions.
- Ensure that all financial requirements, funding and invoicing for each voyage are promptly arranged and correctly disbursed
- Process and ensure compliance with relevant charter party requirements and company procedures, relevant voyage or time charter operational information between vessels, brokers, charterers and agents
- Maintain account of bunkers on board and plan for optimized uptake for spot market ships
- Monitor and record all details of voyage performance including off-hire, stoppages and delays within the vessel voyage performance report system, including trends / gap analysis
- Identify opportunities within operational practices which influence performance of vessels
- Arrange all routine invoicing and funding for voyage costs, including agency appointments, non- compulsory pilotage and surveyors' attendance
- Check and advise as necessary relevant voyage, cargo and port documentation required by principals for raising demurrage and off-hire claims
- Maintain and manage all department / fleet operational records, files and databases as per departmental procedures and documentation system
- Render pre-fixture support to commercial department concerning any vessel information requirements, questionnaires, certification and scheduling
- Render post fixture support to commercial department as required during the course of the voyage with pertinent operational information, routing, ETA / ETD, cargo operations, terminal and navigational issues
- Render post fixture support to Claims & Controls team as required for follow up of voyage claims, including providing information on charterer claims, insurance claims & other insurance-related matters to Claims, Commercial and Insurance departments
- Assist with departmental targets and projects
- Actively participate in the development of processes and procedures for the continuous improvement of company procedures
- Undertake activities as guided by company's fuel and operational efficiency initiatives and identify / execute new improvement initiatives within the area in close cooperation with energy management to ensure company-wide alignment
- Analyse vessel voyage performances to identify any underperformance, downtime or any other operational issues and initiate corrective actions
- Proactively analyse, review and make recommendations for improvements in costs, turnaround time, etc. for assigned region
- Liaise with Pool partners/Technical Managers for vetting status and information on voyage screenings by oil majors
- Liaise with the Pool's fleet technical and fleet manning teams for effective co-ordination of spares delivery and personnel transfer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the marine industry
- Sailing experience as a senior officer on Oil/Chemical tankers
- Familiar with the oil tanker industry, especially vessel operations
- Singaporean, PR preferred
- Self-driven person, able to work independently & as a collaborative team player
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Comfortable with a fast-paced and MNC environment
- Enjoys challenges and adaptable to changes
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Effective Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Planning, Prioritising and Organising
- Responding to Pressure and Change
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Hafnia Pools Pte Ltd