Vessel Operator (Dry Bulk)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage daily vessel operations, ensuring compliance with charter parties and company procedures. The role requires coordination with various stakeholders and expertise in maritime contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree related to Maritime Studies or Nautical Science, along with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in vessel operations, chartering operations, or ship management.
• Solid understanding of charter parties, ship management contracts, and maritime insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily vessel operations in compliance with charter parties and regulations.
• Coordinate with ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents, and vessels.
• Monitor voyage performance including delays and deviations.
• Provide operational support to the Chartering team.
• Manage insurance matters and claims handling.
• Handle charter hire payments and settlements.
• Review ship managers’ operational and financial reports.
• Coordinate drydocking planning and operational decisions.
• Propose process improvements for efficiency.
• Represent the company at meetings and events.

Skills

Coordination skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily vessel operations in compliance with charter parties, regulations, and company procedures.
• Coordinate closely with ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents, and vessels on all operational matters.
• Monitor voyage performance, including delays, off‑hire, and deviations.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑fixture operational support to the Chartering team.
• Manage insurance matters, claims handling, and loss prevention with underwriters and P&I / Defence Clubs.
• Handle charter hire payments, settlements, and charterer disputes.
• Review ship managers’ operational and financial reports.
• Coordinate drydocking planning and major operational decisions with ship managers.
• Propose process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Represent the company at meetings and industry events as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in vessel operations, chartering operations, or ship management.
• Solid understanding of charter parties, ship management contracts, and maritime insurance.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.