Chartering Manager

Role Purpose

The Chartering Manager is responsible for driving and executing the commercial chartering strategy for the tanker fleet. This role focuses on optimizing vessel utilization, maximizing voyage profitability, and expanding the company's market presence. The incumbent will lead charter negotiations, analyze complex market trends, manage high-value contracts, and cultivate senior-level relationships within the global shipping and chemical industries.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Fleet Deployment: Oversee the chartering, marketing, and commercial employment of chemical tankers within the assigned geographic region to maximize earnings.

• Contract Management: Lead the administration, nomination, and execution of Contracts of Affreightment (CoA) to ensure strict compliance and operational efficiency.

• Financial Optimization: Prepare, review, and approve complex voyage estimations, freight calculations, and commercial proposals.

• Performance Monitoring: Continuous evaluation of vessel schedules, deployment strategies, and port turnaround times to maximize voyage margins and performance.

• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, spot-market opportunities, and commercial risks.

Contractual & Legal Governance

• Fixture Documentation: Draft, review, and finalize charter party agreements, ensuring all terms mitigate risk and comply with global maritime legal and regulatory standards.

• Dispute Resolution: Proactively address contractual ambiguities and collaborate closely with legal and claims departments to resolve disputes or demurrage issues.

• Systems & Reporting: Leverage advanced chartering software and data applications to drive informed, data-backed commercial decisions.

• Financial Planning: Support the leadership team in budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting activities related to fleet operations.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

Internal Collaboration

• Operations Department: Partner closely to monitor voyage progress, optimize vessel performance, and resolve real-time operational challenges to protect profitability.

• Post-Fixture Department: Coordinate to ensure seamless, timely invoicing, and expedite the collection of outstanding accounts receivable.

• Management & Legal: Provide regular updates on market exposure, fixture statuses, and legal risk mitigation.

External Network

• Market Presence: Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the company.

• Relationship Management: Build, leverage, and maintain an extensive network of shipbrokers, charterers, cargo owners, and industry stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Requirements

Technical Competencies

• Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of chemical cargo handling (including IMO regulations and safety standards), maritime law, and international chartering practices.

• Analytical Tools: High proficiency in advanced chartering software (e.g., IMOS, Veson) and digital voyage estimation tools.

• Financial Acumen: Strong capability in commercial arithmetic, P&L evaluation, and macroeconomic market analysis.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to close high-value deals and manage complex contract negotiations under pressure.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to foresee market shifts and pivot fleet employment strategies accordingly.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior external stakeholders.

• Problem Solving: A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with meticulous attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies, Shipping & Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience specifically within tanker chartering or commercial shipping operations. A proven track record of managing independent fixtures is highly desirable.

Chan Chee Meng​
EA 07C3069/R1110620