vessel operator

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and post-fixture operations of chartered dry bulk vessels.

• Coordinate closely with charterers, shipowners, brokers, agents, terminals, Masters, and internal commercial teams to ensure efficient voyage execution.

• Monitor vessel schedules, loading and discharge operations, port rotations, and voyage performance.

• Ensure compliance with charter party terms, voyage instructions, and operational requirements throughout the voyage lifecycle.

• Prepare and review voyage documentation, Statements of Facts, laytime calculations, demurrage, and detention claims.

• Monitor voyage profitability and identify opportunities for operational and commercial optimization.

• Track vessel performance, including fuel consumption, speed, port productivity, and turnaround efficiency.

• Liaise with weather routing providers, port agents, and operational stakeholders to mitigate voyage risks and delays.

• Maintain accurate records within IMOS and other operational systems.

• Monitor freight market developments, port conditions, and industry trends to support commercial decision-making.

• Support claims handling, dispute resolution, and post-voyage analysis where required

• Collaborate closely with chartering and commercial teams to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in vessel operations within the dry bulk shipping sector.
• Strong understanding of dry bulk post-fixture operations, voyage management, and charter party execution.
• Experience handling laytime calculations, demurrage claims, and voyage documentation.
• Good knowledge of charter party terms, freight operations, and dry bulk trade flows.
• Ability to manage multiple vessels and voyages simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with IMOS or similar vessel operations software is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Added Advantage
• Sailing experience as Deck Officer on dry bulk vessels.
• Exposure to both owned and chartered fleets.
• Experience working with commodity traders, shipowners, or international operators.