Chartering & Operations Manager (Tankers)

direct search asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

direct search asia pte. ltd. seeks an experienced tanker chartering professional to identify and secure cargo opportunities for our fleet. You will build relationships with charterers, traders and brokers, and negotiate charters and post-fixture operations.

You will review Charter Party terms, prepare voyage estimates, monitor market trends and protect the owner's commercial interests while ensuring profitable operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, or related field.
• 5+ years in tanker chartering, shipbroking, or related operations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable cargo opportunities for tanker fleet.
• Develop relationships with charterers, traders, brokers and other industry partners.
• Negotiate voyage charters and period fixtures; review Charter Party terms.
• Prepare voyage estimates and assess profitability including costs.
• Monitor tanker market developments and competitor activity.
• Oversee post-fixture operations through voyage completion.
• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals, charterers and service providers.
• Review laytime calculations and manage demurrage/despatch/claims.
• Provide market intelligence and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Maritime chartering

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Maritime Studies / Shipping / Business degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable cargo opportunities for the tanker fleet.
• Develop and maintain relationships with charterers, traders, brokers and other industry partners.
• Negotiate and conclude voyage charters, time charter trips and period fixtures.
• Review and negotiate Charter Party terms, conditions and rider clauses.
• Prepare voyage estimates and assess freight income, bunker costs, port expenses and overall profitability.
• Monitor tanker-market developments, freight rates and competitor activity.
• Manage post-fixture operations from fixture confirmation through to voyage completion.
• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals, charterers and service providers.
• Monitor vessel schedules, performance, bunker consumption and Charter Party compliance.
• Oversee voyage documentation, including Bills of Lading, Notices of Readiness, Statements of Facts and Letters of Indemnity.
• Review laytime calculations and manage demurrage, despatch and other commercial claims.
• Prepare voyage profit-and-loss reports and commercial performance updates.
• Resolve operational and commercial issues promptly while protecting the owner’s interests.
• Provide regular market intelligence and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in tanker chartering, shipbroking, commercial operations or vessel operations.
• Candidates from shipowners, ship operators or tanker-broking companies are welcome.
• Good understanding of the tanker market, preferably involving clean or dirty petroleum products.
• Strong knowledge of Charter Parties, voyage estimation and post-fixture operations.
• Established relationships with charterers, traders, brokers or shipowners would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage both chartering and operational responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.