Maritime Demurrage & Claims Analyst

Vitol; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitol Asia in Singapore seeks a demurrage and claims specialist who can analyse charterparties, review shipping costs, and compute demurrage and claims with shipowners and counterparties.

The role requires 3+ years in demurrage/claims, a Polytechnic Diploma or Maritime Studies diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and clear written and spoken communications are essential. AI tools openness is welcomed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in demurrage/ claims (ideally in both charterparty and sale contract claims) handling the whole spread of demurrage claims across the full value range.
• Tertiary education - Polytechnic Diploma and above
• Recent graduates with at least a Diploma in Maritime studies or equivalent are welcome to apply
• Have the right to work in Singapore
• Analytical, numerate, hardworking and proactive
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Open to embracing AI tools and technologies to drive efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Analyse charterparties and all related shipping documents and create and compute demurrage and shipping-related claims with shipowners
• Review charterparty related demurrage and shipping costs claims received
• Analyse sale contracts and all related documents (including GTCs) and create and compute demurrage and shipping related claims with counterparties, including suppliers, receivers and terminals
• Review demurrage and sales contract related demurrage and shipping costs claims received
• Counter and negotiate settlements; Liaise with the internal business where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships both with counterparties and with the internal business
• Assist in regularly reporting outstanding positions to Management
• Keep abreast of industry developments and legal case law to ensure charterparty and/or trading terms are relevant and updated

Skills

Demurrage claims

Analytical

Numerical

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

AI tools friendly

Independent

Education

Polytechnic Diploma

Maritime studies diploma

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vitol Asia in Singapore seeks a demurrage and claims specialist who can analyse charterparties, review shipping costs, and compute demurrage and claims with shipowners and counterparties.

The role requires 3+ years in demurrage/claims, a Polytechnic Diploma or Maritime Studies diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and clear written and spoken communications are essential. AI tools openness is welcomed.