Associate Laytime

The Purpose of the role is to carry out training to new candidates (Associates) who have passed-out from the Shipping college and are hired by Marcura into performing the Laytime/Demurrage calculation. 

The role requires the candidate to have a good understanding of Charterparties, key laytime/demurrage terms, contracts and provisions related to the voyage. Knowledge and understanding of terminology used in the petroleum industry and dry commodities businesses, marine and terminal operations is a requirement. 

·       Ensuring Customers instructions are being followed in order to avoid any errors during the processing of the laytime

·       Good understanding of contracts, charter parties and key Laytime/ demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with Laytime in order to perform an accurate calculations.

·       Identify issues that should be included in the Laytime-Desk practices and procedures so that it could help the other team members with a similar situation

·       Identify process methodologies in order to assist the Team Leader to improve both productivity and quality.

·       Co-ordinating with the documentation team for accuracy in document collection in order not to miss-out on any documents requirement as per the CP / contracts and also ensuring that laytime is submitted within the time bar.

·       The minimum Qualification required to perform this role is Graduation

·       Candidate should have a Shipping qualification from a university / recognized institution.

·       Hard Skills

1.      Ability to speak, listen and comprehend a language

2.      Ability to utilize the tools and understand all prducts, but also have the willingness to keep up with changing industry.

3.      Abnility to focus on the presented tasks by following the chain of the thought process by relating one statement after another, until finding the most logical conclusion.

4.      Organizational skills to stay focused on different tasks, and use your time, energy, strength, mental capacity, physical space, etc. effectively and efficiently in order to achieve the desired outcome.

·       Soft Skills

1.      Should be an active listener, observing what verbal and non-verbal message are being sent, and then providing appropriate feedback and showing attentiveness to the message being presented.

2.      Ability to work as a Team in developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

3.      The ability to accomplish and complete a task while demonstrating thoroughness and accuracy.

• Competitive Salary and Bonus: We reward your expertise and contributions.
• Inclusive Onboarding Experience: Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.
• Marcura Wellness Zone: We value your work-life balance and well-being.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.
• Diverse, Supportive Work Culture: We’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.