Vessel Operator (Tankers)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an Operations Executive to support tanker operations, voyage administration and chartering activities in Singapore. The role offers exposure to market research, commercial analysis and strategic projects, with opportunities to grow in a maritime career.

You will coordinate with Masters, agents and terminals, assist with laytime calculations, prepare freight invoices, maintain voyage records and contribute to business reports.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Organised and proactive with ability to manage deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and build a maritime career.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tanker operations, monitoring vessel movements, voyage progress, port activities and schedules.
• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals and counterparties on operational matters.
• Assist with laytime and demurrage calculations, checking Statements of Facts, Notices of Readiness and supporting documents.
• Prepare freight invoices, verify voyage details and track outstanding payments and claims.
• Maintain accurate voyage records, commercial databases and electronic filing systems.
• Support chartering activities through freight market research, vessel-position tracking and fixture updates.
• Compile operational and market data for reports, presentations and business analysis.
• Assist with special projects, due diligence and other assignments as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Organised and proactive

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an Operations Executive to support tanker operations, voyage administration and chartering activities. The role also offers exposure to market research, commercial analysis and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily tanker operations, monitoring vessel movements, voyage progress, port activities and schedules.

• Coordinate with Masters, agents, terminals and counterparties on operational matters.

• Assist with laytime and demurrage calculations, checking Statements of Facts, Notices of Readiness and supporting documents.

• Prepare freight invoices, verify voyage details and track outstanding payments and claims.

• Maintain accurate voyage records, commercial databases and electronic filing systems.

• Support chartering activities through freight market research, vessel-position tracking and fixture updates.

• Compile operational and market data for reports, presentations and business analysis.

• Assist with special projects, due diligence and other assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.

• 1 to 2 years of hands-on vessel operations experience, preferably within shipowning or shipbroking.

• Exposure to tanker operations, charter parties, shipping documentation or laytime calculations would be advantageous.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with close attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Willingness to learn and a strong interest in building a long-term maritime career.