Shipbroker Tanker

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global seeks a commercially driven Tanker Shipbroker in Singapore. You will facilitate tanker chartering, build relationships with shipowners and charterers, and negotiate freight rates and charterparty terms while identifying opportunities in the tanker market.

Collaborate with industry stakeholders to secure fixtures, monitor market developments and provide commercial guidance to clients. Prior experience in tanker operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in maritime studies, shipping, business or related field.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness of global tanker markets and freight patterns.

Responsibilities

• Manage tanker chartering activities including spot voyages, time charters and COAs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators and traders.
• Negotiate freight rates and charterparty terms to secure profitable fixtures.
• Monitor tanker markets, vessel positions and cargo movements; provide commercial insights.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Market awareness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies/Shipping/Business

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven Tanker Shipbroker to join our client's shipping team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating tanker chartering transactions, developing relationships with shipowners and charterers, negotiating freight rates and charterparty terms, and identifying business opportunities within the tanker market.

The role involves working closely with industry stakeholders to secure fixtures, monitor market developments and provide commercial insights to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tanker chartering activities, including spot voyage charters, time charters and Contracts of Affreightment (COAs).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, traders and oil majors.
• Identify suitable vessels and cargo opportunities based on vessel availability, cargo requirements, trading routes and market conditions.
• Negotiate freight rates, charterparty terms and commercial conditions to secure profitable fixtures.
• Monitor tanker freight markets, vessel positions, cargo movements and supply-demand developments.
• Provide clients with market intelligence, freight assessments and commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate the fixture process, including preparation of recap agreements and charterparty documentation.
• Liaise with vessel operators and post-fixture teams to ensure smooth handover following successful fixtures.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of fixtures, client interactions, vessel positions and market activities.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in tanker shipbroking, chartering or commercial tanker operations.
• Knowledge of one or more tanker segments, including Clean Petroleum Products (CPP), Dirty Petroleum Products (DPP), Chemical Tankers or Crude Oil Tankers.
• Good understanding of tanker vessel types and sizes, such as MR, LR1, LR2, Aframax, Suezmax and VLCC, where relevant to the desk.
• Familiarity with charterparty terms, freight calculations, Worldscale and tanker chartering practices.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness of global tanker markets, freight rate movements and trading patterns.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Established relationships with shipowners, charterers or traders would be advantageous.