Vessel Performance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in maritime operations is seeking a Vessel Routing & Voyage Optimization specialist to enhance vessel performance and safety. The role involves using advanced weather routing tools, monitoring operational performance, and providing technical recommendations to optimize voyages. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience as a Chief Officer and strong knowledge of navigating in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Chief Officer.
• Hands-on experience with weather routing tools.
• Strong practical knowledge of navigating in rough sea conditions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data for route optimization using weather routing software.
• Monitor vessel safety during adverse weather and provide guidance to captains.
• Evaluate performance data and offer technical recommendations.

Skills

Weather routing tools

Navigating in rough sea conditions

Verbal comprehension

Writing skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Data visualization tools

Job description

Role:

Vessel Routing & Voyage Optimization

• Gather all necessary information (e.g., tracking data, SatComs, vessel characteristics, and operational constraints) 72 to 24 hours prior to departure for route and speed optimization using the company’s weather routing software.
• Deliver meteorological and oceanographic forecasts and observational data to vessels.
• Provide guidance to captains for Passage Planning before departure and during ocean crossings.
• Assist captains in logging into the company’s platform and support route calculation setup.
• Enter routing parameters based on the captain’s preferences, when required.
• Monitor vessel safety during adverse weather, including storms and tropical depressions.
• Benchmark routing strategies against other vessels under similar conditions.
• Communicate with captains to ensure fuel consumption is optimized and voyage budgets are met.
• Utilize the company’s software to optimize voyage routing for all vessels.
• Consider vessel-provided observations to refine and comment on forecast accuracy.
• Conduct analyses of forecast and observation data to create post-voyage reports, including support for claim justifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on the company’s software and assisting with operational tasks.

Vessel Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the operational performance of vessels, offering proactive alerts and recommendations in line with company standards (e.g., sensor faults, fuel overuse, inefficiencies).
• Coordinate collection of vessel specifications and historical data for calibrating performance models, with support from data scientists if necessary.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding missing or delayed data, data quality, and sensor issues to enhance overall model accuracy.
• Evaluate performance data (real-time, periodic, and post-voyage) and offer technical recommendations to improve environmental and economic efficiency.
• Drive corrective measures for data issues, whether software- or hardware-related.
• Keep vessel performance records updated and accessible for stakeholders.

Requirements:

Experience & Competency

• Minimum of 2 years as a Chief Officer.
• Hands-on experience with weather routing tools or services.
• Strong practical knowledge of navigating in rough sea conditions.
• Excellent verbal comprehension and good writing skills.

IT & Tools

• Proficient in sea-keeping and operational software to test and provide feedback on new tools and features.
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and JIRA.
• Experience with data visualization tools.