Vessel Operations & Commercial Navigator

MOL Chemical Tankers; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MOL Chemical Tankers in Rotterdam seeks a Vessel Operator to manage daily commercial and operational duties for assigned vessels, coordinating across teams to ensure safe, efficient, and commercially successful voyages.

You will optimize routing, bunker planning, and port costs while maintaining strong relationships with Masters, clients and brokers, supporting pre-fixture negotiations and voyage documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Business, Nautical Sciences, Logistics or STCW masters/chief officer license.
• 1+ year of maritime or logistics experience.
• Valid EU passport and right to work in the EU.
• Knowledge of chemical cargo operations, IBC Code, MARPOL and SOLAS.
• Good command of English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily vessel operations, voyage orders and operational follow-up.
• Optimize stowage, bunker planning, port costs and voyage expenses.
• Coordinate cargo operations, tank cleaning and port calls.
• Work closely with Chartering, Marine, Technical and Post Fixture teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with Masters, ship managers, clients, brokers and agents.
• Provide operational input during pre-fixture negotiations.
• Monitor vessel performance, schedules, routing and environmental requirements (CII, EU ETS, ECA).
• Handle voyage administration, Bills of Lading, Letters of Indemnity, demurrage and claims.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Voyage planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Education

STCW Masters or Chief Officer license

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Business / Nautical Sciences / Logistics

Job description

MOL Chemical Tankers in Rotterdam seeks a Vessel Operator to manage daily commercial and operational duties for assigned vessels, coordinating across teams to ensure safe, efficient, and commercially successful voyages.

You will optimize routing, bunker planning, and port costs while maintaining strong relationships with Masters, clients and brokers, supporting pre-fixture negotiations and voyage documentation.