Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO GCC FOR SHIPPING The pivotal role leads Commercial Operations of the national maritime carrier heavily involved in transportation of hydrocarbon, petrochemical, mining, and metallurgical industries The fleet includes Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Product Tankers, Chemical Tankers, LPG Carriers Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs), Bulk Carriers, multi-purpose vessels and container ships With a well-diversified fleet of 49 modern vessels (owned and chartered-in), our client is a highly regarded interational carrier. Its business investments and growth strategy are closely aligned with the strategic maritime transportation interests of the the nation's rapidly industrializing economy This pivotal position collaborates with the CEO in leadership ofoOperational planning, strategy development and execution as well as day-to-day operations and administration of the business The role is also focused on business development and growth plans and enhancement of the company’s brand image aligned with the corporate Vision and Mission as well as close collaboration with the CFO on financial projections Other accountabilities include: Provide leadership of maintaining company s goals from strategically, operationally and culturally Leadership of ship management functions Overall technical supervision, expertision and guidance in all technical and operational matters. Establishing and enforcing monitoring of the ship management system and interaction standards Continuous operational efficiency and safety of the company’s assets. Setting overall strategies and plans to improve the operational effectiveness Efficiency achievment through implementing international best practices Work as member of the Management Committee for the safe and effective operation of Company’s vessels Plan and build up technical management team to match with fleet expansion. Monitor and manage the fleet new building programme Ensure safe and effective operation of Company’s Fleet Verify that the manning of Company’s vessels and ship management is in accordance with international and local standards Direct the preparation and consolidation of the Ship Management function & departmental budgets Monitor financial performance Lead the Ship Management departments’ financial performance against budget. Approve Ship Management departments’ annual budget and put to the CEO for final approval. Plan, develop and implement strategy for operation management and development Communicates with insurance, legal and other external advisors Budgets and Plans Directs the preparation and consolidation of the Ship Management function & departmental budgets and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.. Approve Ship Management departments’ annual budget Plan, develop and implement strategy for operation management and development Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including insurance, legal & other advisors

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