Tanker Chartering Lead - Commercial Strategy

salling search pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salling Search is seeking a Chartering Manager to drive profitable employment for its CPP tanker fleet. The role sits at the commercial core, coordinating with brokers, charterers, and the operations team to optimise fleet utilisation and profitability.

You will analyse market trends, negotiate charter agreements, and maintain key relationships with oil majors, traders, and brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in tanker chartering, with strong preference for CPP tanker experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favourable chartering agreements.
• Solid understanding of maritime regulations, vetting, and safety requirements to ensure compliant operations.
• Ability to analyse market conditions and translate insights into strategic chartering decisions.
• Well organised and capable of managing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue chartering opportunities for the CPP tanker fleet to maximise fleet utilisation and profitability.
• Negotiate and finalise charter agreements with brokers and charterers, ensuring timely execution.
• Analyse market trends, freight rates, and competitor activity to develop informed chartering strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with oil majors, traders, charterers, and brokers.
• Collaborate with the operations team to deploy vessels efficiently according to market demand.
• Monitor vessel performance and resolve issues arising during charter execution.
• Assess and mitigate commercial and operational risks related to petroleum product carriage, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Stay updated on international maritime regulations and environmental requirements affecting tanker trading.
• Maintain accurate records of chartering activities, including performance metrics and financial outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on market conditions and chartering performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Market analysis

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies / Business Administration / Logistics

Job description

Salling Search is seeking a Chartering Manager to drive profitable employment for its CPP tanker fleet. The role sits at the commercial core, coordinating with brokers, charterers, and the operations team to optimise fleet utilisation and profitability.

You will analyse market trends, negotiate charter agreements, and maintain key relationships with oil majors, traders, and brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate performance reporting.