Maritime Voyage Operations Specialist

SC SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SC SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Vessel Operations professional to manage post-fixture activities, issue instructions, monitor voyages, and coordinate with ports and stakeholders.

The role requires 1–3 years of vessel operations experience, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and flexibility for on-call duties. The successful candidate will oversee compliance, safety, and cost control across several voyage phases, with office-based work and occasional travel to vessels or ports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field; chemical tanker ops experience is a plus.
• 1–3 years of vessel operations experience, preferably in chemical, oil, or product tanker shipping.
• Strong knowledge of shipping operations, international trade, port operations, and chartering practices.
• Familiarity with shipping systems such as IMOS and DADESK is an advantage
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin for Mandarin-speaking associates.
• Office-based position with occasional travel to ports, vessels, or client meetings.
• Must be available 24/7 via cellphone and on-call during critical voyage operations or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all post-fixture operational aspects of assigned vessels from voyage start to finish.
• Issue voyage instructions to the Master in accordance with charter party terms and SOPs.
• Monitor voyage progress through noon reports, ECA entries, and port call updates; provide timely updates to charterers, traders, and brokers.
• Track bunker consumption, port rotations, cargo operations, and ETAs to identify delays or deviations.
• Follow up on SOF, laytime calculations, demurrage, and dispatch claims.
• Liaise with agents, terminals, port authorities, and surveyors to ensure smooth port operations.
• Assist in post-fixture commercial support: calculate freight differentials, deviation claims, bunker adjustments, and demurrage; submit voyage-related invoices.

Skills

Shipping operations

English and Mandarin

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Degree (relevant field)

Tools

IMOS

DADESK

Job description

SC SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Vessel Operations professional to manage post-fixture activities, issue instructions, monitor voyages, and coordinate with ports and stakeholders.

The role requires 1–3 years of vessel operations experience, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and flexibility for on-call duties. The successful candidate will oversee compliance, safety, and cost control across several voyage phases, with office-based work and occasional travel to vessels or ports.