Specialist - Shipping Operations (Dry Bulk)

BOHAI OCEAN SHIPPING (SINGAPORE) HOLDING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company based in Singapore is seeking an operator for bulk carriers. The role involves managing commercial operations, liaising with ships and charterers, and ensuring compliance with charter party agreements. Applicants should have a university degree in shipping or a related field, with fresh graduates being welcome. Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to adapt and learn, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome; relevant working experience will be an advantage.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and accept new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operator for bulk carriers managed commercially.
• Liaise directly with the ships and the charterers.
• Make sure ships are operated as per CP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

University degree in shipping, maritime law, trade, logistics or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Act as the operator for bulk carriers managed commercially by the client on voyage charter, time charter, COA, etc.
• Issue voyage instructions to the Master.
• Liaise directly with the ships and the charterers.
• Issue and follow up on the payment of freight invoices and hire invoices to charterers.
• Coordinate closely with the Laytime Pic for Laytime matters and ensure timely settlement of Laytime and Final Freight.
• Maintain separate voyage accounts for each vessel.
• Oversee day-to-day commercial operations of ships.
• Appoint and deal with agents and inspectors regularly.
• Assist in the settlement of disputes with charterers.
• Maintain records of off-hire and ensure that downtime is minimized.
• Check voyage bunker requirements and coordinate with the Bunker Pic for timely and competitive bunker purchases.
• Monitor ship’s speed, consumption, and maintain vessel performance records.
• Highlight under-performance to the Weather routing company / Commercial Pict and ensure necessary steps are taken to rectify any under-performance.
• Ensure that ships are operated as per CP.
• Maintain proper voyage records.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reports as required.
• Work and comply with thefulfilment of Standard KPIs.
• Be creative and actively participate in Ops projects as needed.
• Ensure the use of support systems and tech tools to enhance Ops efficiency.
• Report to the Head of Operations.

Requirements

• University degree in shipping, maritime law, trade,Logistics or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; relevant working experience will be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and accept new challenges.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt and learn.
• Strong team player.