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Senior Chartering Manager (Handysize)
Job summary
A prominent recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior Chartering Manager (Handysize) to lead chartering strategies and manage vessel employment. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of chartering experience and a proven track record in fixing time charter deals. The candidate will have strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a pioneering team committed to driving growth in the dry bulk shipping market.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on chartering experience.
- Proven track record of fixing time charter deals.
- Solid knowledge of charter party terms and shipping law.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement chartering strategies for Handysize fleet.
- Monitor and analyze freight markets to provide actionable insights.
- Lead commercial negotiations and ensure contract execution.
Skills
Education
Are you ready to charter a bold new course? Do you want to be a pioneer in establishing a growing presence in Singapore? Our client is embarking on an ambitious journey of global expansion and is seeking a Senior Chartering Manager (Handysize) to serve as the face and figurehead of this exciting new chapter. This is more than just a managerial role – it is a strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned chartering professional ready to represent the brand, shape commercial direction, and drive growth in emerging international markets.
- Develop and implement chartering strategies to optimize vessel employment and maximize profitability for the Handysize fleet on a time charter basis.
- Secure employment for company-controlled Handysize vessels via time charter, ensuring best commercial terms and risk management.
- Monitor and analyze freight markets, competitor activities, and cargo trends to provide actionable insights and forecasts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with charterers, brokers, owners, and other stakeholders in the dry bulk shipping market.
- Lead commercial negotiations and ensure accurate and timely execution of charter party contracts and related documentation.
- Liaise with operations and technical teams to ensure commercial performance aligns with charter party terms.
- Assess charter party terms and counterparty risks, proposing mitigation strategies where appropriate.
- Ensure all chartering activities comply with internal policies, international shipping regulations, and sanctions regimes.
- In-depth knowledge of the dry bulk market, with particular focus on the Handysize segment.
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on chartering experience.
- Proven track record of fixing time charter deals with strong commercial acumen.
- Deep understanding of global trade flows, and vessel operations.
- Strong network of relationships with charterers, brokers, and shipowners worldwide.
- Solid knowledge of charter party terms, shipping law, and negotiation best practices.
- Ability to assess commercial risk and make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies, Business, or a related field.
If you have a passion for chartering, I’d love to hear from you.
Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them.
Daphne Ng (EA Reg No: R1980651)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ngyiqi/
Email: daphne.ng@faststream.com
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd
EA Licence No: 09C3403
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