Chartering and Operations Manager

Job Description : SENIOR MANAGER CHARTERING AND OPERATIONS SINGAPORE 10-15 years experience This position will be based at Singapore reporting to the executive director. This position shall be responsible in fixing suitable vessels on time / voyage charter mostly from India to China for Iron Ore Shipments and ensure smooth operations till redelivery of vessel including settlement with owners. We are looking for following main skills & experience for the position - Responsibilities: · Fix cape, panamax, supramax, handy vessels as per requirement time to time in close coordination with management. · Stay updated with vital info. for ports visited such as drafts, berths, priorities, crane/grab facilities, load/discharge performances, congestions etc. · Keep good contacts with shipowners, brokers, port agents, surveyors, PNI club etc. in relevant ports. · Monitor and review performance of the vessels against warranties and compare actual deviation from estimated freight to take preventive measures. · Update management with market information regularly including competition, trends, hire and bunker market · Continuous review and implementation of proper charter party terms to minimize risks / liabilities. · Ensure smooth operations including - voyage instructions, freight tax paperwork, daily vessel reports, berthing, loading, discharging updates, on-hire & off-hire survey, sailing, bad weather delays, breakdown, LOI, Stowage, dead freight etc. · Estimate bunker requirement and coordinate for bunkering in coordination. · Preparation of running and final hire statements and settlements with owners. · Preparation and settlement of lay time. · Collect port da estimate, disbursal and checking of final DA. · Nominate vessels to PNI and coordinate closely with management and PNI for dispute matters. · Appoint weather routing agencies, review interim & final performance reports. Required Candidate profile · Degree/Diploma/Certifications from any institute of chartered shipbrokers (ICS) or Maritime institution for commercial chartering and operations. · Minimum 7 years of experience in similar role with shipper / ship operator's office. · Proficiency in using MS word, excel, outlook. · Strong legal and commercial acumen. · Very good oral and written communication skill, team player, ability to network in industry. · English speaking. Ability to speak and understand Mandarin/Hindi will be advantage.

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