Vessel Operator ( Dry Bulk)

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

COSTAMARE BULKERS SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced voyage operations professional in Singapore to manage dry bulk voyages in line with Charter Parties and company goals.

You will coordinate voyage execution, bunker planning, agency nominations, cargo operations, and documentation, ensuring profitability and regulatory compliance. The role requires 3 years of dry bulk ops experience, strong knowledge of Charter Party terms, and proficiency with voyage management systems such as

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics or related.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in dry bulk shipping operations.
• Solid understanding of dry bulk commercial operations in Panamax and Capesize.
• Proficiency in Charter Party terms and BIMCO clauses.
• Experience with laytime, demurrage, cargo documentation, and voyage execution.
• Experience with voyage management systems (Dataloy VMS); familiarity with Softmar or Veson is desirable.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage voyages in compliance with Charter Parties and company objectives while maximizing profitability.
• Coordinate voyage execution, bunker planning, agency nomination, cargo operations, and required documentation.
• Maintain voyage schedules and records in Dataloy VMS.
• Communicate with charterers, ship masters, brokers, agents, surveyors, cargo interests for smooth execution.
• Coordinate with weather routing providers to optimize voyage efficiency and address risks.
• Review Charter Party clauses related to laytime, demurrage, notices, bunkers, and cargo operations.
• Verify voyage documentation including Notices of Readiness, Bills of Lading, and Mate's Receipts.
• Monitor performance and profitability, identify risks and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Chartering, Marine, Legal, Insurance, Accounts and Technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company environmental requirements.
• Deliver high standards of customer service to cargo and tonnage customers.

Skills

Voyage planning

Charter party terms

BIMCO clauses

Analytical thinking

Communication & teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies/Shipping/Logistics

Tools

Dataloy VMS

Softmar

Veson

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.