Junior Chartering Operations Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Chartering Operations Executive to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of chartering, vessel operations, and post-fixture execution. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on exposure to the full voyage cycle, from chartering and fixture preparation through to voyage execution, documentation, and post-voyage reconciliation. You will work closely with shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, vessel Masters, port agents, surveyors, and internal teams to ensure voyages are executed efficiently and in accordance with agreed charter-party terms.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor vessel movements and voyage progress from loading through to discharge.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, shipowners, charterers, port agents, surveyors, and other relevant parties on operational matters.
• Track key voyage milestones, including ETA, ETB, ETD, loading and discharge progress, bunker consumption, port operations, delays, and other operational developments.
• Ensure voyage activities are carried out in accordance with charter-party terms and voyage instructions.
• Provide timely operational updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist the Chartering team with freight quotations, voyage estimates, charter proposals, and related commercial documentation.
• Monitor vessel positions, cargo opportunities, freight market developments, and relevant market information.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize voyage files and operational records.
• Coordinate with the Finance team on voyage-related invoices, freight collections, and payment schedules.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, vessel Masters, port agents, surveyors, and internal departments.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of chartering, vessel operations, and the shipping industry, with knowledge of charter parties, laytime, demurrage, despatch, and voyage management being an advantage.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proactive, responsible, adaptable, and willing to learn.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

This position provides valuable hands-on exposure to chartering, vessel operations, commercial shipping, and post-fixture activities. You will have the opportunity to develop practical knowledge in vessel and cargo operations, charter-party administration, fixture execution, voyage monitoring, port coordination, laytime and demurrage, freight and voyage cost management, shipping documentation, and voyage performance analysis. Working alongside experienced shipping professionals, you will build a strong foundation for a long-term career in chartering, vessel operations, or commercial shipping.