Tanker Shipping Operator

ABC Maritime AG; Nyon; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Maritime AG in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Tanker Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day vessel coordination, voyage execution, and cost control with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work closely with charterers, vessel masters, port agents, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with charter party terms and accurate post‑voyage analysis, while maintaining IMOS/Veson IMOS data integrity.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years experience in tanker operations.
• Strong understanding of tanker charter parties.
• Solid knowledge of voyage planning, port operations, and bunker management.
• Mandatory proficiency in IMOS / IMOS Platform.
• Fluent in English; other languages is an advantage.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Seafarers experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all post‑fixture operations for tanker vessels.
• Monitor voyage performance, bunker consumption, and adherence to schedule.
• Coordinate with port agents, surveyors, terminals, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with charter party terms (Shellvoy, BPVOY, Asbatankvoy, etc.).
• Prepare, review, and finalize laytime calculations.
• Maintain regular communication with vessel masters regarding voyage matters.
• Monitor operational expenses and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Prepare voyage performance reports and assist in post‑voyage analysis.
• Support incident reporting, claims handling, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate voyage data within IMOS / Veson IMOS Platform.

Skills

Tanker operations

Voyage planning

IMOS / Veson IMOS

Charter parties

Communication

Job description

The Tanker Shipping Operator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of company‑operated tanker vessels, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective voyage execution.

The role requires constant coordination with charterers, vessel masters, agents, brokers, and internal teams. The selected candidate must already hold the required legal rights to live and work in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all post‑fixture operations for tanker vessels.
• Monitor voyage performance, bunker consumption, and adherence to schedule.
• Coordinate with port agents, surveyors, terminals, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with charter party terms (Shellvoy, BPVOY, Asbatankvoy, etc.).
• Prepare, review, and finalize laytime calculations.
• Maintain regular communication with vessel masters regarding voyage matters.
• Monitor operational expenses and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Prepare voyage performance reports and assist in post‑voyage analysis.
• Support incident reporting, claims handling, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate voyage data within IMOS / Veson IMOS Platform.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3+ years experience in tanker operations (clean, dirty; crude is a plus).
• Strong understanding of tanker charter parties.
• Solid knowledge of voyage planning, port operations, and bunker management.
• Mandatory proficiency in IMOS / IMOS Platform.
• Fluent in English; other languages is an advantage.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Seafarers experience in an advantage

Workplace & Conditions

• Office-based role located in Nyon (Vaud) - Switzerland.
• Standard working hours with occasional off‑hour duties depending on vessel operations.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards.

About ABC Maritime: We manage the commercial and technical aspects of a fleet of vessels including oil chemical tankers, and offshore support vessels, offering comprehensive solutions to the world’s maritime communities. The group has grown to being one of the world’s leading providers of floating accommodation barges in West Africa and Oil Majors, offshore and finance consider ABC Maritime as a strategic partner. The company is certified ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015.