Operations Manager, Breakbulk Vessels (Mumbai)

Innergy Consulting Pte.; Mumbai; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A shipowner company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for breakbulk vessels in Mumbai. The role involves overseeing bulk operations, planning loading and discharging, and managing vessel performance. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in vessel operations, preferably with a Master Mariner certification. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient cargo operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Vessel Operations.
• Master Mariner with shore job experience in operations for Dry Bulk carriers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bulk and breakbulk operations and post fixture team.
• Plan and prepare loading and discharging operations.
• Monitor vessel movements and performance.
• Review and prepare cargo stowage plans.
• Ensure cost data is logged and maintained.

Skills

Vessel Operations

Stowage Planning

Communication Skills

Cost Control

Education

Master Mariner Certification

Job description

Operations Manager, Breakbulk Vessels (Mumbai)

About the job Operations Manager, Breakbulk Vessels (Mumbai)

Operations Manager (Breakbulk Cargoes)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Operations Manager for an established shipowner company that is based in Singapore. There are two positions here Based in Singapore and India office.

The Operations Manager will be responsible to supervise bulk/ break bulk operations & Post Fixture Team. He/ She will monitor vessel performances and review stowage plans to optimise cargo liftings for bulk/breakbulk cargoes.

The ideal candidate would have the ability to plan stowage plan, lashing calculation, able to execute actual cargo stowage as per plan and able to communicate and coordinate with various parties such as vessel, stevedores, port, surveyor, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with charterers, brokers, agents and vessels regarding voyage orders, vessel itineraries etc.
• To plan / prepare / circulate loading & discharging operations and coordinating with various parties like stevedores / terminals / agents for efficient turn around in ports.
• Monitoring vessel movements and performances.
• Reviewing / preparing cargo stowage plans to optimize cargo liftings for bulk/breakbulk or project cargo.
• Monitoring hold cleaning plans; including supply of chemicals and supervisors.
• Ensuring that all cost data is logged and maintained; P&Ls for the voyages are kept updated in the shipping system Softmar.
• Coordinating agency appointments, reviewing the PDAs and FDAs.
• Planning bunker supplies and co-ordination with bunker suppliers.
• Liaising with the P&I clubs, legal teams to resolve disputes.
• Updating various vessel questionnaires and certificates databases.
• Coordinating extra insurance covers (i.e.: war risk, LoH, K&R etc) with owners when necessary.
• Planning and co-ordinating the embarkation/disembarkation of armed guards on voyages through currently designated high-risk areas.
• To attend vessel and supervise the cargo operation whenever critical shipments are going to be loaded to vessel. To source and purchase materials required for cargo operation.
• Perform cost control procedures for the voyage expenses and verify bills received from agent and vendors.
• Supporting chartering team for max cargo uplift, stowage plan, port information inquiries for prospective vessels employment.
• Verifying the Laytime Calculations for accuracy.
• Providing input for procedure / process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Vessel Operations
• Master Mariner with shore job experience in operations for Dry Bulk carriers or sailing experience in similar shipping trade will have an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Thank you for your understanding.