Voyage & Fleet Operations Specialist

Star Bulk; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Bulk in Stamford, CT seeks an experienced Marine Operations professional to manage voyage instructions, cargo planning, port requirements, and charter party compliance. You will review stowage plans, loading sequences, cargo documents, LOIs, and bunkering, and coordinate with chartering and insurance teams.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar position; a Captain Class A/B License or maritime degree is advantageous, and English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position (preferably at a ship-owning company).
• Captain Class A or B License and/or Maritime studies degree will be considered an asset.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Communicates voyage instructions, port requirements, local regulations, cargo requirements and precautions.
• Checks accuracy of pre-stowage plans, loading sequences, passage plans, cargo documents, LOIs, bunker requirements and authorizes bunker invoices.
• Issues voyage instructions and cargo holds preparation instructions; monitors holds condition and preparation.
• Communicates with charterers via broking channels.
• Monitors day-to-day vessel performance and financial expenditure.
• Coordinates with Chartering department on cargo quantity, stowage, and describes vessel characteristics; reviews Charter Party clauses.
• Appoints cargo and bunker surveyors and port agents; arranges ship services; updates position lists and checks with agents on prospects; approves D/As.
• Liaises with Insurance Department for claims, hazardous situations, accidents and P&I involvement; informs if vessel breaks International Navigation Limits or war zones.
• Monitors vessel performance against flag, statutory, charter party and Company requirements; tracks speed, consumption and weather.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Captain Class A/B License

Maritime studies degree

Job description

Star Bulk in Stamford, CT seeks an experienced Marine Operations professional to manage voyage instructions, cargo planning, port requirements, and charter party compliance. You will review stowage plans, loading sequences, cargo documents, LOIs, and bunkering, and coordinate with chartering and insurance teams.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar position; a Captain Class A/B License or maritime degree is advantageous, and English fluency is essential.