Global Vessel Operator: Plan, Coordinate & Optimize Voyages

TOS People; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 vacation days

Employer-funded pension

WIA disability insurance

Bonus up to 10% of annual base salary

Complimentary lunch

Job summary

TOS is seeking a proactive Vessel Operator to coordinate international voyage activities and ensure safe, efficient execution for assigned vessels. You will prepare and execute operational tasks, resolve challenges, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

You will work in an international environment with a focus on safety, budgets, and compliance, while contributing to continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an operational role within shipping or maritime industries.
• Educational background aligned with maritime operations or related field.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Follow up on operational inquiries, PDA requests from internal departments.
• Verify voyage costs and budgets in cooperation with the Commercial Department.
• Review Charter Parties to determine scope of work and responsibilities, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Appoint local port agents and review, negotiate, and approve disbursement accounts.
• Prepare and issue voyage instructions to vessel captains.
• Plan, procure, and coordinate bunker operations and related activities.
• Monitor and supervise the day-to-day operational performance of vessels.
• Follow up on freight, demurrage, bunker escalation invoices, and other costs.
• Ensure accurate project control and financial voyage administration.
• Conduct post-voyage evaluations and share lessons learned with management for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

International exposure

Education

Maritime Transport

Job description

TOS is seeking a proactive Vessel Operator to coordinate international voyage activities and ensure safe, efficient execution for assigned vessels. You will prepare and execute operational tasks, resolve challenges, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

You will work in an international environment with a focus on safety, budgets, and compliance, while contributing to continuous improvement and cost control.