Dry-Bulk Chartering Specialist

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Chartering Executive to support the commercial employment and performance of dry-bulk vessels. You will source cargo opportunities, prepare voyage estimates, negotiate fixtures and coordinate with shipbrokers, charterers, vessel owners and operations teams.

The role suits a commercially driven professional with experience in dry-bulk chartering, shipbroking or vessel operations, looking to develop within a shipowner or operator environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately two to five years of experience in dry-bulk chartering, shipbroking or commercial vessel operations.
• Good understanding of dry-bulk markets, voyage calculations and Charter Party terms.
• Familiarity with vessel segments such as Handysize, Supramax, Ultramax, Panamax or Capesize would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source suitable cargoes and employment opportunities for dry-bulk vessels.
• Maintain relationships with charterers, shipbrokers, commodity traders, cargo owners and other industry stakeholders.
• Prepare voyage estimates covering freight income, bunker consumption, port costs, canal charges and other voyage expenses.
• Negotiate and conclude Voyage Charter, Time Charter Trip and period charter agreements.
• Review Charter Party terms, rider clauses, fixture recaps and commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Numerical skills

Excel

Education

Maritime studies degree

Tools

Excel

Voyage-management systems

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a Chartering Executive to support the commercial employment and performance of dry-bulk vessels. You will source cargo opportunities, prepare voyage estimates, negotiate fixtures and coordinate with shipbrokers, charterers, vessel owners and operations teams.

The role suits a commercially driven professional with experience in dry-bulk chartering, shipbroking or vessel operations, looking to develop within a shipowner or operator environment.