Vessel Operator (Tankers)

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

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a chartering professional to manage end-to-end voyage operations. The role involves negotiating Time Charter and Voyage Charter agreements, finalizing Charter Party terms, and evaluating voyage economics with bunker and port cost insights.

The candidate will oversee post-fixture voyage execution, coordinate with port agents and vessel masters, and handle documentation, laytime, demurrage, and P&L reporting. Strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Business, Shipping, Logistics, or related field.
• 2-4 years in chartering, voyage operations, or shipbroking.
• Working knowledge of Charter Party terms and international shipping practices.
• Familiar with shipping documentation - B/L, NOR, SOF, laytime calculations.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple voyages simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and conclude Time Charter Trip (TCT) and Voyage Charter agreements.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize Charter Party terms, conditions, and rider clauses.
• Evaluate voyage economics - bunker costs, port costs, hire rates, and freight income.
• Manage full post-fixture voyage operations from fixture confirmation to voyage completion.
• Coordinate with port agents, terminals, and vessel masters on arrival and departure.
• Monitor vessel performance against C/P warranties.
• Plan and manage bunker procurement across voyages.
• Handle all shipping documentation including B/L, NOR, SOF, and LOI.
• Calculate laytime and manage demurrage and despatch claims.
• Prepare voyage P&L reports and commercial performance analysis.
• Track freight market indices and provide regular market updates.

Skills

Chartering

Voyage operations

Shipbroking

Charter Party terms

Bunker management

Education

Maritime degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and conclude Time Charter Trip (TCT) and Voyage Charter agreements.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize Charter Party terms, conditions, and rider clauses.
• Evaluate voyage economics - bunker costs, port costs, hire rates, and freight income.
• Manage full post-fixture voyage operations from fixture confirmation to voyage completion.
• Coordinate with port agents, terminals, and vessel masters on arrival and departure.
• Monitor vessel performance against C/P warranties.
• Plan and manage bunker procurement across voyages.
• Handle all shipping documentation including B/L, NOR, SOF, and LOI.
• Calculate laytime and manage demurrage and despatch claims.
• Prepare voyage P&L reports and commercial performance analysis.
• Track freight market indices and provide regular market updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Business, Shipping, Logistics, or related field.
• 2-4 years in chartering, voyage operations, or shipbroking.
• Working knowledge of Charter Party terms and international shipping practices.
• Familiar with shipping documentation - B/L, NOR, SOF, laytime calculations.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple voyages simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.