Senior Vessel Operator (Tankers)

INNERGY CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

INNERGY CONSULTING PTE. LTD.

in Singapore seeks a Senior Vessel Operator (Oil Tanker) to oversee daily operations of assigned tanker fleets, coordinate voyages, arrange agency services and manage bunker planning with ship managers, charterers and agents. The successful candidate will have hands-on tanker operations experience, exposure to Q88/HVPQ records, and the ability to verify voyage expenses, laytime calculations and compliance, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing daily tanker operations and voyage logistics.
• Familiarity with Q88/HVPQ records and PDA/FDA review is advantageous.
• Ability to verify voyage expenses, laytime calculations and related documents.
• Strong attention to detail and coordination across ship managers and charters.
• Able to work independently with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned oil tanker vessels ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate voyage orders, port calls, and agency appointments with stakeholders.
• Monitor vessel movements and voyage progress; update records and reports.
• Review and maintain Q88/HVPQ, and verify voyage-related invoices and expenses.
• Support post-fixture activities including laytime calculations and charter hire reviews.

Skills

Vessel operations

Voyage coordination

Bunker planning

Q88/HVPQ familiarity

PDA/FDA review

Invoice verification

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Q88 knowledge

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Vessel Operator (Oil Tanker) for one of our Singapore-based shipping clients. This role will oversee the daily operations of assigned tanker vessels, including voyage coordination, agency appointments, vessel movements, bunker planning, Q88/HVPQ updates, voyage expenses, laytime support and coordination with ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents and vessels.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on tanker vessel operations experience with exposure to oil/chemical tankers. Experience in PDA/FDA review, bunker coordination, voyage expense verification, laytime calculation and working closely with vessels, ship managers and charterers will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of assigned oil tanker vessels, ensuring that safety, compliance, and performance standards are met.
• Coordinate agency appointments and review Proforma Disbursement Accounts and Final Disbursement Accounts in line with owner requirements.
• Liaise with ship managers, charterers, brokers, port agents, bunker suppliers, and vessels on voyage orders, vessel itineraries, port calls, and operational matters.
• Monitor vessel movements, voyage progress, vessel performance, and operational updates to ensure smooth voyage execution.
• Coordinate with ship managers to ensure that Q88 and HVPQ records are properly updated and maintained.
• Provide operational guidance and support to vessels on compliance, safety, and owner-related requirements.
• Coordinate bunker planning with ship managers, charterers, brokers, and bunker suppliers to ensure proper bunker supply arrangements.
• Attend vessels when required to oversee operational matters, maintenance progress, and compliance with owner and safety standards.
• Maintain proper records of voyage expenses and verify invoices received from agents, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Support charterers and brokers with port information and operational details for prospective vessel employment.
• Guide and support the post-fixture team in calculating voyage laytime, charter hire, freight, and related voyage claims.
• Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and supporting documents before submission to the Accounts department for settlement.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve voyage-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Prior experience in tanker vessel operations, voyage operations, ship management, chartering support, or a related shipping operations function.
• Good understanding of tanker voyage operations, port agency matters, bunker coordination, vessel performance monitoring, and voyage documentation.
• Familiarity with Q88, HVPQ, PDA/FDA review, laytime calculation, charter hire, freight, and voyage expense verification would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in reviewing operational documents, voyage expenses, invoices, and compliance-related records.
• Able to work independently and has good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.