Ship Broker (Chemical Tanker)

Responsibilities

Commercial & Brokerage Activities

• Source and develop new business opportunities within the chemical tanker market.
• Maintain and expand relationships with shipowners, charterers, commodity traders, and other market participants.
• Identify suitable cargo and vessel opportunities to maximize commercial returns.
• Negotiate freight rates, charter party terms, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor market movements, freight trends, vessel availability, and cargo demand.
• Prepare and circulate market reports, cargo positions, and vessel availability updates.
• Execute voyage and time charter fixtures from negotiation through conclusion.

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth execution of fixtures.
• Monitor vessel schedules, cargo nominations, and voyage performance.
• Coordinate with owners, charterers, agents, and terminal operators on operational matters.
• Address and resolve commercial and operational issues arising during voyage execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry regulations.

Client Relationship Management

• Build long-term partnerships with existing clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular client visits and business development activities.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic advice to customers.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipbroking, chartering, or commercial tanker operations.
• Prior experience handling chemical tankers is essential.
• Strong understanding of tanker chartering practices, freight markets, and charter party agreements.
• Established network within the chemical, petroleum, or tanker shipping sectors will be advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience broking chemical and clean petroleum product (CPP) cargoes.
• Familiarity with voyage estimation, freight calculations, and tanker market analysis.
• Existing relationships with chemical producers, traders, charterers, or shipowners.
• Exposure to regional and international tanker trades.