Vessel Operator (Chemical Tankers)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine logistics is seeking an Operations Point of Contact to oversee voyages and ensure efficient marine transportation processes. Responsibilities include the management of voyage orders, interaction with various stakeholders, and maintaining high operational standards. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of marine logistics and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of marine transportation and logistics.
• Experience in Chemical Tanker operations.
• Fundamental understanding of marine risk.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary operations contact for assigned equipment.
• Responsible for voyage orders and communication.
• Manages voyage costs and cargo documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Facilitation

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary operations point of contact (24/7) for assigned equipment.
• Responsible for preparation and communication of voyage orders, and further instructions.
• Handles vessel/ cargo stowage agency nominations and or appointments, and communications.
• Ensures all assigned voyages are performed as defined by company-standardized voyage orders.
• Ensure all emails are correctly tagged as per the process for working in SEDNA.
• Ensure accurate capture of voyage details in IMOS and other systems, as applicable.
• Interface with Commercial schedulers, charterer, agents, terminal, vessel/barge owners/operators and tanker brokers in respect of voyages to and from 3rd party customers.
• Interaction with Marine Assurance to maintain minimal exposure for cargoes and assets
• Work with Loss Control to eliminate or minimise any impairment in cargo quality or quantity.
• Monitor vessel’s bunker ROB and consumption for heating, tank cleaning and ECA zone consumption.
• Manage all aspects of voyage costs and cargo documentation related to Operations.
• Verify and approve Hire payments, freight invoices and all other secondary voyage costs.
• Represent the company with carriers, terminal personnel, and/or other internal/external contacts in a professional manner.
• Possess a firm understanding of the Global Vessel Incident Reporting & Crisis Monitoring Plan and ensure duties are performed as per the “On Call Incident Report Manual”.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Broad understanding of marine transportation business, including marine logistics, dispatching, and general marine transportation processes.
• Experienced with Chemical Tanker operations.
• Possesses a fundamental understanding of marine risk and exposures to marine liability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, planning and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in teams with a strong desire for personal learning and sharing of knowledge with others.