Operations Manager

Prowa; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to manage tanker operations, including voyage planning and port coordination. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in tanker operations, proficiency with relevant software, and a solid understanding of safety regulations. Join a data-driven culture that values clear decision-making and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tanker operations on the owner or owner-operator side.
• Proficiency with Veson IMOS and strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of OCIMF/SIRE, TMSA, ISGOTT, MARPOL VI, and SOLAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead voyage planning and port coordination.
• Issue voyage orders and validate passage plans.
• Manage a 24/7 duty roster and coach Operations Executives.

Skills

5+ years in tanker operations

Proficiency with Veson IMOS

Strong Excel skills

Education

Master Mariner or Chief Mate license

Tools

Veson IMOS

Q88

AIS portals

Job description

About Prowa

The shipping subsidiary of Prowa manages and coordinates time-chartered crude tankers across Middle East routes and beyond, scaling fleet and trading coverage with disciplined execution and clear reporting.

The Role

Lead voyage planning, real-time decision making, port and agency coordination, performance analytics, and team leadership, working closely with masters, agents, terminals, and internal stakeholders.

What you will do

• Issue voyage orders, validate passage plans, set bunker strategies, and adjust speed or route to protect cargo windows.
• Coordinate ports, agents, STS, lightering, bunkering, and documentation to keep operations compliant and on time.
• Reconcile noon-reports, ROB and speed-consumption, track laytime and idle time, and prepare TCE and bunker KPI packs.
• Manage a 24/7 duty roster, coach Operations Executives, and update SOPs and workflows in IMOS and related tools.
• Coordinate closely with Chartering on voyage terms and post-fixture issues while maintaining accurate voyage files.

What you bring

Must-have

• 5+ years in tanker operations on the owner or owner-operator side. Agency-only backgrounds are out of scope.
• Proficiency with Veson IMOS, Q88, AIS portals, and E-NOA/EDIS with strong Excel and written reporting.
• Working knowledge of OCIMF/SIRE, TMSA, ISGOTT, MARPOL VI, SOLAS, and regional port rules.

Nice-to-have

• Master Mariner or Chief Mate license and sea time. Proven coordination of high-risk activities such as STS and hot work.

Location

Dubai, UAE.

Why join

Front-line ownership of live voyages, cross-functional exposure to Chartering and Finance, and a data-driven ops culture that rewards clear decisions and reliable follow-through.

To Apply

Send your CV when you apply. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out if there is a fit.