Ship Operator / Owner's Representative

About the role

This regional Ship Management Company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ship Operator with good experience within Commercial Shipping to join the team. This is an interesting role with strong long-term prospects which will be ideal for someone who can come in and hit the ground running.

Key responsibilities

• Issuing orders including loading and discharge instructions
• Ensuring that Charterers, and Traders, port agents, & all other relevant parties are kept fully informed of latest ship schedules and programmes
• Issuing and releasing of Bills of Lading where applicable and ensuring timely receipt of Bill of Lading data to facilitate commencement of invoicing process
• Monitor collection of freight, settlement of demurrage & other claims, and surrender of Bills of Lading consistent with Charter Party/Fixture Note terms
• Preparation of demurrage claims & other owner's claims, prompt delivery of claims to Charterers/Traders/Receivers/Consignees, & tracking the receipt of funds, in order to assist in the optimization of the P&L of the voyages
• Liasing with agents, shippers, receivers, consignees for the smooth completion & preparation of all required shipping documentations, LOIs etc, as well as readiness of cargo for loading at loadports, availability of cargo gear & equipments, berth availability for loading/discharge at loading & discharge ports
• Facilitate & process port clearance, immigration & other regulatory requirements for vessels & crew at all ports
• Manage and maintain proper filling records
• Coordinate the transportation of people and goods to and from vessels, & technical repairs of vessels
• Prepare movement and log sheets

About you

• Previous Experience sailing onboard vessels (Deck/Engine Department) preferable but not essential. This would suit someone looking to move to a shore-based environment
• Ideally from a Commercial Shipping background
• Keen and enthusiastic to grow your career, and most importantly to learn
• Strong Microsoft Words, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint skills
• Excellent teamwork and strong sense of integrity and professionalism
• Able to start immediately