Assistant Vessel Operations

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Vessel Operator to support daily commercial and operational management of dry bulk vessels.

You will liaise with masters, charterers, port agents, and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient voyages. Responsibilities include monitoring voyage progress, issuing instructions, handling cargo operations, reviewing Bills of Lading and SOFs, and assisting in laytime, demurrage, and detention judgments.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Maritime Studies / Maritime Business / Nautical Studies (or equivalent).
• NITEC / Higher NITEC in Maritime Transport & Logistics preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping or an equivalent field is acceptable. Open to fresh graduates.

Responsibilities

• Voyage Monitoring & Execution: monitor daily progress, speed, fuel, and weather routing; issue voyage instructions to Master; track cargo operations and resolve delays.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Communication: appoint port agents, stevedores, surveyors; maintain daily contact with Masters, Charterers, Brokers, and Port Authorities.
• Documentation & Post-Fixture: review Bills of Lading, Cargo Manifests, SOFs; assist in laytime, demurrage, and detention calculations; verify invoices.
• Compliance & Bunker Support: ensure compliance with IMDG, IMSBC, MARPOL; assist bunker planning and fuel tracking.

Education

Diploma in Maritime Studies / Maritime Business / Nautical Studies

NITEC / Higher NITEC in Maritime Transport & Logistics

Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, or equivalent field

Job description

The Assistant Vessel Operator supports the daily commercial and operational management of dry bulk vessels. Acting as a central liaison between masters, charterers, port agents, and internal teams, this role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective voyages.

Key Responsibilities

• Voyage Monitoring & Execution
  • Monitor vessel daily progress, speed, fuel consumption, and weather routing.
  • Issue clear voyage instructions to Master upon charterparty fixing.
  • Track cargo operations (loading/discharging progress) and resolve operational delays.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Communication
  • Appoint port agents, stevedores, and surveyors; monitor performance and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain daily communication with Masters, Charterers, Brokers, and Port Authorities.
• Documentation & Post-Fixture
  • Review and process Bills of Lading, Cargo Manifests, and Statements of Facts (SOF).
  • Assist in calculating laytime, demurrage, and detention claims.
  • Verify and process operational invoices (disbursement accounts, port charges, bunkering).
• Compliance & Bunker Support
  • Ensure compliance with IMDG, IMSBC, MARPOL, and regional environmental regulations.
  • Assist in bunker planning, procurement, and tracking fuel quality/quantity reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma in Maritime Studies / Maritime Business / Nautical Studies
• NITEC / Higher NITEC in Maritime Transport & Logistics
• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, or equivalent field
• Open to fresh graduates with no prior full-time experience