Operations Executive (Tankers)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an Operations Executive to support tanker operations, voyage administration, and chartering activities, with exposure to market research, commercial analysis and strategic projects.

You will monitor vessel movements, coordinate with Masters and agents, assist with laytime calculations, prepare invoices, and compile operational data for reports and business analysis, developing a long-term maritime career.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of hands-on vessel operations experience.
• Exposure to tanker operations or laytime calculations is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage competing deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and build a long-term maritime career.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tanker operations, monitoring vessel movements and schedules.
• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals and counterparties on operational matters.
• Assist with laytime and demurrage calculations, checking Statements of Facts and Notices of Readiness.
• Prepare freight invoices, verify voyage details and track payments and claims.
• Maintain voyage records, commercial databases, and electronic filing systems.
• Support chartering with freight market research and fixture updates.
• Compile operational and market data for reports and business analysis.
• Assist with special projects and due diligence as required.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Maritime knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an Operations Executive to support tanker operations, voyage administration and chartering activities. The role also offers exposure to market research, commercial analysis and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily tanker operations, monitoring vessel movements, voyage progress, port activities and schedules.

• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals and counterparties on operational matters.

• Assist with laytime and demurrage calculations, checking Statements of Facts, Notices of Readiness and supporting documents.

• Prepare freight invoices, verify voyage details and track outstanding payments and claims.

• Maintain accurate voyage records, commercial databases and electronic filing systems.

• Support chartering activities through freight market research, vessel-position tracking and fixture updates.

• Compile operational and market data for reports, presentations and business analysis.

• Assist with special projects, due diligence and other assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.

• 1 to 2 years of hands-on vessel operations experience, preferably within shipowning or shipbroking.

• Exposure to tanker operations, charter parties, shipping documentation or laytime calculations would be advantageous.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with close attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Willingness to learn and a strong interest in building a long-term maritime career.