Operations Executive

CAMBIASO & RISSO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Medical insurance

Well-being programme

Hybrid work week

Job summary

CAMBIASO & RISSO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a port agent to support vessel turnaround, handling port formalities, bunkering, cargo and cruise operations, and related administrative duties in a dynamic environment.

The role involves coordinating port calls, berthing, and liaison with authorities, with training provided where needed. Applicants with cruise port experience or WSH certification are valued.

Qualifications

• N/O level or higher
• 1–2 years of port agent experience
• WSH certification or cruise port agency experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute port calls for cargo and cruise vessels to ensure safe and timely turnaround.
• Coordinate port agency work, berth/terminal arrangements, and immigration/customs formalities.
• Handle operational and husbandry matters for port calls, including bunkering, crew changes, stores, and spares.
• Attend vessels as boarding officer for CTM delivery and related requirements.
• Prepare and issue PDA and forward to Principals; verify and submit VAT/port invoices for FDA.
• Supervise port calls in other countries as Hub Agent with local partners.

Skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

N/O level

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the General/Operations Manager, the incumbent will support vessel turnaround by handling port formalities, bunkering, cargo, cruise, and husbandry operations, including technical calls. While applicants should have experience on most of the responsibilities below, ample training and coaching will be provided to the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mainly but not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate and execute all aspects of port calls, including for cargo and cruise vessels, to ensure safe, efficient and timely turnaround.
• Plan, perform and coordinate port agency work for both cruise and cargo vessels, including berth and terminal arrangements, liaison with all relevant authorities and terminals, and completion of Immigration, Customs and other port formalities related to the vessel’s port stay.
• Coordinate and handle all operational and husbandry matters for vessels’ port calls, including but not limited to bunkering, cargo and cruise operations, crew changes, stores, provisions, spares, medical assistance and related services.
• Handle vessels’ technical calls, including drydocking, ship repairs and related operational arrangements.
• Carry out accurate and timely electronic data entry and updates at all stages of the port call and maintain proper records in the relevant systems.
• Supervise, and where necessary actively handle, port calls in other countries (e.g. Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, etc.) by acting as Hub Agent and coordinating with local partners.
• Work and communicate effectively with various Principals (including but not limited to shipowners, charterers and operators) and local suppliers on all ship matters related to the port call.
• Physically attend vessels and act asboarding officer for cash-to-master (CTM) delivery, documentation or any other operational requirement whenever deemed necessary.
• Prepare and issue Proforma Disbursement Accounts (PDA) and forward them to Principals where required.
• Thoroughly verify and submit all vessel-and port-call-related invoices to the Accounts/Finance department for issuance of Final Disbursement Accounts (FDA).
• Perform any other operational or ad hoc duties as may be assigned by the Superior/Management from time to time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• ‘N’ or ‘O’ level and above
• 1 – 2 years of previous experience as a port agent
• Experience in handling port agency matters for cruise vessels or being WSH certified will be considered a valuable addition.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Meticulous and willing to learn
• Organised, detailed and deadline oriented
• Customer-focused and proactive, with clear and confident communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible work arrangement
• Career growth
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive medical insurance benefits
• Employee well-being programmes
• Performance-based bonus
• A five-day work week, with the possibility to work from home one day a week
• Competitive salary, depending on previous relevant experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

CambiasoRisso is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.