Vessel Operator ( Dry Bulk)

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced voyage operations professional to manage and optimize dry bulk voyages.

You will coordinate sailing plans, bunker strategies, and cargo operations while maintaining thorough records in the Dataloy VMS system. The role requires strong knowledge of Charter Party terms, laytime, demurrage, and regulatory compliance, with excellent communication to charterers, ship masters, and brokers.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in dry bulk shipping operations.
• Strong understanding of dry bulk commercial operations in Panamax and Capesize sectors.
• Knowledge of Charter Party terms and BIMCO clauses.
• Experience with laytime calculation, demurrage, cargo docs, and voyage execution.
• Experience with Voyage Management Systems (Dataloy VMS) for scheduling and monitoring; familiarity with Softmar/Veson desirable.
• Familiarity with bunker procurement and voyage profitability analysis.
• Good communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee voyage execution ensuring compliance with Charter Parties and company procedures.
• Coordinate voyage activities including bunker planning, agency nomination, and cargo operations.
• Maintain voyage schedules and records in the Voyage Management System (Dataloy VMS).
• Communicate with charterers, ship masters, brokers, agents, and cargo interests.
• Interface with weather routing providers to optimize efficiency and address risks.
• Apply laytime, demurrage, notices, bunkers, and other Charter Party clauses.
• Review voyage-related documents such as NORs, SFs, Bills of Lading, Mates' Receipts.
• Monitor performance and profitability; propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Chartering, Marine, Legal, Insurance, Accounts, and Technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and emissions reporting.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to cargo and tonnage clients.

Skills

Voyage optimization

Dataloy VMS

BIMCO clauses

Voyage accounting

Excel

Education

Degree/Diploma in Maritime Studies/Shipping/Logistics

Tools

Dataloy VMS

Softmar

Veson

MS Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure voyages are performed in compliance with Charter Parties, Company procedures and commercial objectives, while maximizing voyage profitability.
• Monitor vessel movements and coordinate all operational activities including voyage execution, bunker planning, agency nomination, cargo operations, and required documentation.
• Maintain and update voyage schedules, operational records, and voyage instructions in the Company's Voyage Management System (Dataloy VMS).
• Maintain close communication with charterers, ship masters, brokers, agents, surveyors, cargo interests, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth voyage execution.
• Liaise with weather routing providers to optimize voyage efficiency, identify operational risks, and proactively address performance deviations or potential claims exposure.
• Review and apply Charter Party clauses relating to laytime, demurrage, notices, bunkers, cargo operations, and contractual obligations.
• Verify and monitor operational documentation including Notices of Readiness, Statements of Facts, Bills of Lading, Mate's Receipts, and other voyage-related documents.
• Monitor voyage performance and profitability, identify operational or commercial risks, and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with Chartering, Marine, Legal, Insurance, Accounts and Technical departments to ensure efficient voyage management and minimize claims exposure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, environmental requirements, and Company policies.
• Deliver the highest standards of customer service to both cargo and tonnage customers by developing effective working relationships and understanding their business requirements.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in dry bulk shipping operations.
• Good understanding of dry bulk commercial operations, particularly in the Panamax and Capesize sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Charter Party terms and BIMCO clauses, with the ability to interpret and apply operationally significant provisions.
• Experience in laytime calculation, demurrage management, cargo documentation, and voyage execution.
• Experience using Voyage Management Systems, particularly Dataloy VMS, for voyage scheduling, operational monitoring, bunker management, voyage accounting, and P&L tracking will be highly advantageous. Experience with Softmar, Veson, or similar maritime software is also desirable.
• Familiarity with bunker procurement, bunker consumption analysis and voyage profitability monitoring.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements, including IMO regulations, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and emissions reporting requirements, will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple voyages simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.