Vessel Operator (Dry Bulk)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime operations company is seeking a professional for a role overseeing marine operations, ensuring effective communication and management of voyage processes. The role demands strong logistical understanding and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders in handling cargo and vessel operations.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of marine transportation, logistics, dispatching.
• Experience with Dry Bulk operations.
• Understanding of marine risk and liabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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 Dry Bulk 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.