Senior Vessel Operator - Dry Bulk

Are you a dry bulk vessel operator with prior experience in

handling full fledged commercial operations of bulk

carriers?

This is an excellent opportunity to

join a market leading ship owner with great flexibility and work

life balance.

This role will assist the General

Manager and Operation Team ensuring the successful execution of

vessel operation activities for worldwide trade

routes.

To achieve smooth operations

of all allocated vessels while providing the highest industrial

service quality to customers.

Maintaining

close communications and negotiation with Vessels / Head Owners /

Brokers / Charterers / Agents

Responsible for

the full aspects of operational matters on the allocated

vessels.

Carefully and well understanding of

all the terms & conditions of the agreed contracts (including

but not limited to time charter party, voyage charter party and

contract of affreightment) and taking care that all requirements

are being met and fulfilled.

Voyage planning

(calculating fuel consumption / cargo intake / port rotation /

optimum speed & consumption / optimal sea route

passage).

Preparation of necessary

instructions and sharing information for the vessel.

Appointing port agents accordingly as

required.

Coordinating cargo intake &

bunker requirements together with vessel.

Appointing a weather routing company to help fine-tune

optimum sea route, at the same time monitoring vessels'

routing.

Ordering bunkers which are to be

supplied at the designated port.

Sending

regular updates on vessel's estimated arrival / departure time to

concern parties.

In charge of post fixture

duties not limited to issue freight invoices / hire statements /

arranging payment and monitoring receipts of funds.

Negotiating laytime, raising performance claims or

off-hire calculations against the customers / owners (in case time

charter vessel).

Monitoring vessel's

performance (speed and consumption) at sea and considering any

countermeasure to improve the speed and consumption when it is

deteriorated or cannot meet various IMO regulations (including

introduction of any eco-sailing devices, bottom cleaning, paint

upgrades during drydock).

Managing budgeted

capital and operation expenditures properly for allocated vessels

to maximize company's benefit.

Preparing

voyage analysis and monitoring of profit & loss calculation of

each voyage.

Collaborating with sales team to

achieve energy saving and ZERO emissions.

Maintain RightShip Rating and respond to customer safety

surveys, as well as other preparations necessary for nomination and

customer vetting for the allocated vessels (e.g., RCA

preparation).

Job

Requirements

Minimum

Degree holder with at least 3-5 years' experience in dry bulk

operations, or similar shipping field.

Understanding of maritime laws and regulations, including

IMO, MARPOL, RightShip Rules and the ISMBC Code.

Proficient in MS Office applications, and maritime based

platforms such as Veson IMOS.

Fluent in

English

Strong analytical and calculation

skills.

Good communication and negotiation

skills, with the potential to develop these further.

An ability to develop relationships by face-to-face /

online / text message or whatever with dry bulk counter parties,

including owners, charterers and brokers.

Self-driven with a strong willingness to learn, result

oriented, with a positive outlook, and imagination to bring new

ideas and solutions to table.

A team player

who is willing to positively integrate into the team, but also able

to work independently when required.