Post Fixture Operator

The role is responsible for post-fixture vessel operations and commercial coordination for tanker vessels, ensuring smooth execution of charter-party requirements from pre-fixture through voyage completion. Key duties include coordinating with charterers, Masters, agents, and P&I clubs; arranging bunkers, port funds, surveys, and vessel clearances; monitoring cargo operations, vessel performance, laytime and hire; preparing invoices and voyage documentation; and supporting commercial contracts, tenders, claims, and disputes.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support on Pre Fixture activities, Timely completion of required questionnaires and other vessel clearance related matters
• Liaise with Charterers on Cargo and Vessel preparation requirements
• Highlighting main Charter Party terms and communicating it with the Master
• Monitoring, discussing and reviewing Charterer's instructions to Master
• Appointing Agents, liaising with the Charterers, Ship's Agents and all concerned parties 
• Arranging bunkers, port funds and all necessities as required under the Charter Party
• Preparing laytime calculations and hire statements
• Monitoring vessel's cargo operations and speed and consumption performance
• Arranging and coordinating pre-loading surveys with respective PNI clubs
• Assist in handling FD&D claims, speed claims and/or any other disputes with the Charterers
• Maintaining proper filing for the Chartering & Operations Department
• Assist in Commercial contract and tendering
• Raise Freight invoice/ Hire invoice
• Maintain records of all correspondence of commercial matters such as voyage instruction and payment
• Maintain Vessel Position list
• Record keeping of all voyages and documents
• Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards
• Work safely at all times, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the workplace
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education & Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Shipping, logistics, Maritime etc.

Professional Experience: 
- 3 - 5 Years of experience as a Post Fixture Operative voyage planning on tankers 
Or
- 5 years Sailing Experience on Tankers with good commercial skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to file correspondence.

Geographic Experience: 
- Middle East experience is preferred

Computer Skills: 
- Microsoft office; applications associated with the shipping industry will be an added advantage.

Language Skills: 
- Must have excellent English Skills

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge: 
- Shipping industry experience