Charter Operations Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational oil and gas corporation in London is seeking a Charter Operations Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves coordinating dispatch and voyage operations for chartered vessels, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in engineering or sciences, relevant experience in shipping, and strong analytical skills to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a shipping role with a vessel owner or trading organisation.
• Familiar with international maritime regulations and compliance requirements.
• Marine Commercial experience in freight operations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cargo operations and scheduling.
• Manage third-party equipment contracts.
• Provide accurate schedule and voyage information to stakeholders.

Skills

Cargo management

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Marine logistics

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Veson/Veslink system

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Belcan Workforce Solutions is offering a 12-month + contract for a Charter Operations Coordinator with a multinational oil and gas corporation in London. This full-time, on-site role involves coordinating and implementing safe, efficient, and cost-effective dispatch and voyage operations of chartered vessels. You will manage terminal/refinery inventory, lifting, and delivery schedules for crude and petroleum products.

Description:

Operate crude oil movements, equity sales and 3rd party purchases, in the Americas, North Sea, Baltic, West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea to ensure delivery in a safe & timely manner to refinery systems / 3rd party customers. Be the focal point for the Upstream,

Downstream, Refineries, Terminals, Charterers & Traders regarding these crude voyages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate cargo operations and scheduling.
• Manage third-party equipment contracts.
• Generate scheduling orders and ensure proper vetting of marine equipment.
• Issue voyage orders and letters of indemnity.
• Optimise fleet operations for cost reductions.
• Provide accurate schedule and voyage information to stakeholders.
• Arrange bunker supply for time-chartered vessels.
• Support long-range planning and refinery turnarounds.
• Resolve billing disputes and minimise demurrage losses.

Must Have Skills and Responsibilities:

• Experience with Veson / Veslink system
• 2-5 years of experience from a vessel owner or other trading organisation, with experience directly in a shipping role, carrying clean or dirty liquid cargoes
• Examples of cargo management, vessel specifications and operations, charter party knowledge, voyage monitoring, terminal clearances
• Familiarity with international maritime regulations and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Marine Commercial experience in freight operations and risk management.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and leadership abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of marine logistics.

If you are a Charter Operations Coordinator looking for a challenging opportunity, this role could be perfect for you!