Shipping Operator (Tanker)

CALIBR:E PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading house in Singapore is seeking a Shipping Operator to optimize vessel operations and enhance voyage efficiency. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of shipping experience and strong negotiation skills. This role will involve assessing vessels, developing stowage plans, and managing shipping contracts. Proficiency in English is required, and Mandarin or Cantonese is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of relevant shipping experience.
• Familiar with tankers and freight risk management.
• Good communication skills in English; Mandarin/Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess vessels for compliance with internal standards.
• Develop stowage plans and optimize vessel routing.
• Negotiate shipping contracts and issue voyage instructions.
• Maintain profit and loss tracking for voyages.

Skills

Vessel Vetting

Voyage Optimization

Contract Negotiation

Financial Tracking

Good Communication

Education

Tertiary or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global top-tier, privately owned energy and commodities trading house that manages the flow of vital resources across 5 continents. With annual profits consistently exceeding $2 billion, they leverage a sophisticated, data-driven approach to navigate complex markets—including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, power, and metals—connecting producers with end-users worldwide. Complementing their core trading activities, the company is also a recognized leader in financing the global energy transition, investing significantly in renewable energy, biofuels, and decarbonization technologies. They are currently seeking a Shipping Operator (Tanker) in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Vessel Vetting and Suitability: Assess vessel eligibility against internal vetting standards and verify compatibility with specific terminal and port requirements.
• Voyage and Stowage Optimization: Develop detailed stowage plans for multi-grade cargoes and propose efficient solutions, and determine optimal vessel routing based on speed, consumption, weather, and scheduling to maximize efficiency.
• Shipping Contract and LOI Negotiation: Manage the negotiation of various shipping-related contracts, such as agency, towage, mooring and ship-to-ship transfers, and LOI wordings. Contribute in c/p clauses elaboration.
• Operational Execution and Instructions: Issue voyage instructions to vessels and coordinate ship-to-ship transfers and bunkering of time-chartered fleet.
• Financial and System Accountability: Maintain accurate profit and loss tracking for voyages within the operations system, participate in system development. Review estimated versus actual voyage costs to identify optimization opportunities.

responsibilities are truncated and non-exhaustive.

Requirements

• Tertiary or bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in similar role and shipping experience handling DPP / CPP. Experience in dry bulk would be advantageous.
• Sailing experience as navigating officer in management level (combined with shore experience in a trading or shipping company) would be considered
• Familiar with standard tankers and dry voyage-/ time-charter parties forms, FFAs and basic freight and bunker risk management technics
• Ready to handle multiple sizing vessels
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal English. Proficient in Mandarin and/or Cantonese would be advantageous to liaise with oversea stakeholders

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