Head of Operations

lighthouse navigation singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

lighthouse navigation singapore pte. ltd. is seeking a seasoned Head of Operations to coordinate vessel movements, liaise with external parties, and oversee voyage operations from time charter to finalization.

The role includes invoicing, laytime and demurrage handling, and management of port calls with close collaboration with technical departments and Masters. The ideal candidate will have a maritime degree, English proficiency, and at least 10 years of experience, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Study or a recognized maritime-related degree or graduate qualification.
• Team player who can collaborate with others and make independent decisions.
• Proficient in English with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with vessels, agents, charterers, owners, shippers, receivers and other external parties to ensure smooth operations.
• Daily monitoring of vessel positions and schedules.
• Assist Chartering by providing information on running voyages and time charter operations.
• Oversee voyage operations including stowage optimization (TC and VC).
• Issue invoices and hire statements; manage laytime and demurrage; finalize voyages (TC/VC).
• Manage port calls, negotiate port disbursement accounts, and coordinate hold/hull cleaning with technical departments and Master.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Proficient in English

Education

Degree in Maritime Study or related Maritime course

Tools

IMOS

CFM

SEDNA

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role as for Head of Operations will have a key focus on.

• Liaising with the vessels/agents/charterers/owners/Shippers/ Receiver/other external parties to ensure smooth operations.
• Daily monitoring of vessels positions/schedules
• Assistance to Chartering providing information around all running voyages
• Time charter operations
• Voyage operations including stowage optimizing (TC and VC)
• Issuing invoices and hire statements, handle laytime and demurrage
• Finalisation of voyages (TC and VC) including follow up
• Managing port calls including negotiating port disbursement accounts
• Coordination of hold/hull cleaning procedure with technical departments and Master
• Checking and approval of B/L drafts, commission invoices, FDA, bunker invoices and notifications for pre-funding to the accounting
• Any other duties as per required from time to time.

Job Requirement

Job requirements:

• Degree in Maritime Study or Graduate of a recognized university in a Maritime related course.
• Team player who works well with others, but who can work as an individual and make independent decisions
• Good skills in Microsoft office, and knowledge of IMOS, CFM, SEDNA will be an advantage
• Proficient in English
• Attention to detail
• Min 10 yrs experience