Fleet Operator

Responsibilities

1. Communicates to Masters voyage instructions, port requirements, local regulations, cargo requirements and precautions, ship’s charter party description and applicable charter party clauses.
2. Checks the accuracy of pre-stowage plans, loading sequences, passage plans, cargo documents, LOIs, bunker requirements and authorizes payment of bunker invoices.
3. Issues voyage instructions, ship’s cargo holds preparation instructions and monitors ship’s cargo holds condition and preparation.
4. Communicates with charterers via broking channels.
5. Monitors the actual day-to-day performance and financial expenditure of the vessel.
6. Coordinates with Chartering department in cargo quantity / stowage calculations and in describing vessel’s particular characteristics and reviews Charter Party clauses.
7. Appoints cargo and bunker surveyors and port agents and arranges various services that the ship requires. Updates position list and position books, checks with agent the ship’s prospects and approves D/As.
8. Liaises with the Insurance Department in handling of claims, hazardous situations, accidents and P & I involvement and informs it in case of vessel breaking International Navigation Limits and war zones.
9. Monitors the performance of the vessels based on flag, statutory, charter party and Company’s requirements and guidelines, as well as the vessels’ daily performance at sea with regards to speed, consumption and weather conditions.

Qualifications / Experience

1. Minimum 5 years at a similar position, preferably at a ship-owning company with Supramax/Ultramax.
2. Captain Class A or B License and/or degree in Maritime studies will be considered an asset.
3. Fluency in English.
4. Computer literate.
5. Excellent communication & negotiation skills.