Assistant/Executive, Chartering

HONG LAM MARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HONG LAM MARINE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a chartering/post-fixture professional to support managers in profitable vessel operations and efficient employment of tankers and tonnage.

You will monitor voyage progress, plan cargo operations, and assist in pricing, budgeting and tender preparation. The role requires numerical accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work odd hours. A marine-related degree is preferred and 1 year post-fixture experience is desirable, but entry

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Marine related discipline preferred.
• 1 year experience in Post Fixture of Chartering preferred; candidates with no experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager/Director in vessel activities to ensure profitability and efficient employment.
• Monitor vessel positioning, movement and cargo loading/discharging for planning.
• Negotiate Charter, Demurrage rates and lay time per contract terms.
• Assist in planning resources for turnkey projects and in organising operational issues as required.
• Maintain good relationships with charterers and brokers to build long-term ties.
• Assist in preparing reports and budgeting; support commercial tenders and market monitoring.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Marine-related degree

Job description

• Perform and support the Manager/Director in all aspects of vessel activities to ensure profitability, efficient employment of managed/operated vessels and time charter-in tonnage.
• Timely monitoring of vessel positioning, movement and cargo loading / discharging processes for effective planning.
• Negotiation of Charter, Demurrage rates and lay time as per contract terms
• Support team in promoting business activities and management of client relationship to resolve all potential problems and issues.
• Calculate voyage estimates and assist with budgeting and preparation of commercial tenders.
• Assist to monitor market conditions and industry rates.
• Chartering of Oil / Chemical Tankers for both owned and principal's tonnage.
• Work with Agency and Operation department on all aspects of joint projects.
• Plan and organize resources for all turnkey projects.
• Prepare relevant documents and contracts upon securing job and liaise in negotiation of contracts.
• Assist in planning and organising operational issues as required.
• Maintaining good working relationship with charterers and brokers to build long-term working relationship.
• Implement marketing and chartering strategies.
• Evaluate shipbroker services, coverings and policy for charter-in sales and purchases.
• Assist to prepare accurate and timely reports to the management.
• Backup for Cargo Operations and/or Claims (Post Fixture) time to time as required.
• Ensure conformity of processes and documentation with Company and industry standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and tasks as and when required by the Management.

Job Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification in Marine related discipline preferred.
• 1 year experience in Post Fixture of Chartering preferred. Candidates with no prior experience can be considered.
• Meticulous with numbers, able to perform simple analysis and ability to anticipate potential issues and good problem-solving skills.
• Committed and able to work at odd hours as required.
• Able to work independently and willing to learn.