Vessel Operations Manager (Tankers)

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd.

invites an experienced Vessel Operations Manager (Tanker) in Singapore to oversee daily operations of assigned tanker vessels, including voyage coordination, agency appointments, vessel movements, bunker planning, and expense verification. You will liaise with ship managers, charterers, brokers, port agents and suppliers, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal voyage execution while maintaining accurate records and supporting laytime calculations and post-fixture

Qualifications

• Prior tanker vessel operations experience and ship management exposure.
• Familiarity with Q88, HVPQ, PDA/FDA review, and laytime calculation is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing voyage documents, invoices, and compliance records.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned oil tanker vessels, ensuring safety and performance standards.
• Coordinate agency appointments and review disbursement accounts in line with owner requirements.
• Liaise with ship managers, charterers, brokers, port agents, and bunkers on voyage orders and port calls.
• Monitor vessel movements, voyage progress, and operational updates for smooth execution.
• Maintain Q88 and HVPQ records and ensure accuracy of voyage-related documentation.
• Provide guidance on compliance, safety, and owner requirements to vessels.
• Coordinate bunker planning with managers, charterers, brokers, and suppliers.
• Support post-fixture team in calculating laytime, hire, and freight.

Skills

Tanker Operations

Voyage Coordination

PDA/FDA Review

Bunker Coordination

Laytime Calculation

Voyage Expenses Verification

Documentation Review

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Vessel Operations Manager (Tanker) for one of our Singapore-based shipping clients. This role will oversee the daily operations of assigned tanker vessels, including voyage coordination, agency appointments, vessel movements, bunker planning, Q88/HVPQ updates, voyage expenses, laytime support and coordination with ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents and vessels.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on tanker vessel operations experience with exposure to oil/chemical tankers. Experience in PDA/FDA review, bunker coordination, voyage expense verification, laytime calculation and working closely with vessels, ship managers and charterers will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of assigned oil tanker vessels, ensuring that safety, compliance, and performance standards are met.
• Coordinate agency appointments and review Proforma Disbursement Accounts and Final Disbursement Accounts in line with owner requirements.
• Liaise with ship managers, charterers, brokers, port agents, bunker suppliers, and vessels on voyage orders, vessel itineraries, port calls, and operational matters.
• Monitor vessel movements, voyage progress, vessel performance, and operational updates to ensure smooth voyage execution.
• Coordinate with ship managers to ensure that Q88 and HVPQ records are properly updated and maintained.
• Provide operational guidance and support to vessels on compliance, safety, and owner-related requirements.
• Coordinate bunker planning with ship managers, charterers, brokers, and bunker suppliers to ensure proper bunker supply arrangements.
• Attend vessels when required to oversee operational matters, maintenance progress, and compliance with owner and safety standards.
• Maintain proper records of voyage expenses and verify invoices received from agents, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Support charterers and brokers with port information and operational details for prospective vessel employment.
• Guide and support the post-fixture team in calculating voyage laytime, charter hire, freight, and related voyage claims.
• Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and supporting documents before submission to the Accounts department for settlement.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve voyage-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Prior experience in tanker vessel operations, voyage operations, ship management, chartering support, or a related shipping operations function.
• Good understanding of tanker voyage operations, port agency matters, bunker coordination, vessel performance monitoring, and voyage documentation.
• Familiarity with Q88, HVPQ, PDA/FDA review, laytime calculation, charter hire, freight, and voyage expense verification would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in reviewing operational documents, voyage expenses, invoices, and compliance-related records.
• Able to work independently and has good communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.