Shipping Chartering & Operation Assistant

SEA ORCA SHIPPING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime operations company in Singapore is seeking a Post Fixture Operator to assist in vessel operations and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring vessel movements, preparing charter documentation, and planning cargo intake. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience or fresh graduates in Marine/Shipping are welcome to apply. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred. The role offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience as Post Fixture Operator / Vessel Operator / Ship Chartering.
• Fresh graduates in Marine / Shipping are welcome.
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and updating vessel movements.
• Preparing charter parties and managing day-to-day tasks.
• Planning cargo intake and liaising with charterers.

Skills

Vessel operations

Chartering

Cargo planning

Communication

Cost management

Workflow improvement

Team player

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies

Tools

IMOS

AWT/WNI

Job description

Overview

To assist the day-to-day operations of vessels, ensuring that they comply with industry regulations and organizational procedures. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

Responsibilities

• Vessel operations – Monitoring and updating vessel movements, managing post-fixture activities, and maintaining a database of vessel positions
• Chartering – Preparing charter parties and related documentation and managing day-to-day chartering tasks, resolving any disputes with owners and charterers and other related parties
• Cargo – Planning cargo intake, liaising with Charterers / Owners and regulatory bodies, and responding to any issues
• Communication – Acting as the primary point of contact between the shipmaster and other parties including agents & Charterers, and keeping customers updated
• Reports – Maintaining report and data on fixed fixtures, assisting with the preparation of operational and annual reports, laytime and off-hire statements, and other documentation
• Cost management – Calculating interim port and demurrage, and purchasing bunkers
• Workflow improvement – Identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements to workflow
• Vessel documentation – To ensure vessel documents are up to date
• Working closely with ship manager – Liaising with ship manager pertaining to vessels' requirements including vessel supplies, crew changes and agents

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience as Post Fixture Operator / Vessel Operator / Ship Chartering, freshly graduates in Marine / Shipping are welcome
• Diploma or Bachelors' degree in Maritime Studies, International Shipping, or relevant majors.
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin are preferred
• Familiarity with IMOS, weather forecast software such as AWT/WNI
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and is a team player

Application

Send your resume / CV together with personal particulars, education, work experiences, and expected salary to: [e-mail]