Dry Bulk Vessel Operator - Voyage Optimization & Compliance

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Voyage Operator to manage dry bulk voyages from planning to execution in Singapore. You will coordinate bunker planning, cargo operations, and documentation while ensuring compliance with Charter Parties and company procedures.

You will monitor vessel movements, optimize performance, and communicate with charterers, ship masters, brokers, and agents to achieve profitability and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in dry bulk shipping operations.
• Solid understanding of dry bulk commercial operations, Panamax and Capesize sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Charter Party terms and BIMCO clauses.
• Experience in laytime calculation, demurrage management, cargo documentation, and voyage execution.
• Experience using Voyage Management Systems, particularly Dataloy VMS; familiarity with Softmar, Veson.
• Familiarity with bunker procurement and voyage profitability monitoring.
• Good knowledge of IMO/EU ETS/FuelEU Maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage voyages to comply with Charter Parties, procedures and commercial objectives while maximizing profitability.
• Coordinate voyage execution, bunker planning, agency nomination, cargo operations and required documentation.
• Maintain voyage schedules, records and instructions in the Voyage Management System.
• Communicate with charterers, ship masters, brokers, agents, surveyors and cargo interests for smooth execution.
• Coordinate with weather routing providers to optimize voyage efficiency and address deviations or claims exposure.
• Apply Charter Party clauses related to laytime, demurrage, notices, bunkers and cargo operations.
• Verify and monitor notices, statements of facts, Bills of Lading, Mate's Receipts and other voyage documents.
• Monitor voyage performance and profitability, identify risks and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Chartering, Marine, Legal, Insurance, Accounts and Technical departments to minimize claims exposure.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and environmental requirements.

Skills

Voyage operations

Bunker planning

Documentation

Charter party knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Maritime studies / shipping / logistics degree or diploma

Tools

Dataloy VMS

Softmar

Veson

Job description

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Voyage Operator to manage dry bulk voyages from planning to execution in Singapore. You will coordinate bunker planning, cargo operations, and documentation while ensuring compliance with Charter Parties and company procedures.

You will monitor vessel movements, optimize performance, and communicate with charterers, ship masters, brokers, and agents to achieve profitability and smooth operations.