Shipping Operator
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Our client is a very successful Commodity Trading business based in London, the Ship Operator ensures that the cargo is transported safely and efficiently on controlled and Voyage Chartered Tonnage. They act as the coordinator and liaison between the Traders, Cargo desks, Chartering and Vessel Owners, Master, Service Providers, and brokers. They manage the voyage P/L and performance of vessels against the contractual terms and voyage estimates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Reporting to the Shipping Operations Team Leader, the Shipping Operator is responsible for daily shipping operations from the vessel on subs until the shipment is fully completed, and is required to provide prompt operational support
*Ensure smooth and reliable operations during vessel clearance, stowage plan preparation according to trading/charterer requirements, terminal/port requirements and internal safety requirements, itinerary and system updates, voyage order distribution, e-filing as well as freight and ancillary cost payments.
*The role is also responsible for shipping operations for the time charter fleet, including but not limited to arranging bunker supply, reviewing and settling port disbursements, following charterers’ requirements on each voyage basis voyage orders, various operational cost calculations, e-filing as well as freight billing and ancillary costs collection.
*Ensure that the Charter Party (CP) terms and company policies/compliance rules are closely and responsibly adhered to.
*Liaise closely and professionally with external stakeholders, including but not limited to owners, charterers, brokers, agents, PnI clubs, and any other relevant parties
*Liaise closely with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to charterers, cargo operations, vetting, legal, finance, Head Office and any concerned teams to ensure smooth communication within the company.
*Respond promptly to queries/issues/disputes arising during the voyage, coordinating between the concerned internal and external parties
*Liaise and coordinate amongst all internal and external stakeholders in the event of shipment incidents and emergencies
*Maintain a database of chartering / operational information on a daily basis
*Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly management reports.
*Other related tasks as requested by the Charterers, Shipping Operation Team Leader, or management.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT
*Prior shipping operations experience in the oil or tanker industry
*Knowledgeable and good understanding of shipping operations in the oil or tanker industry
*Strong analytical and numerical skills, as well as attention to detail in all areas of work
*Strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility, personal integrity and trustworthiness
*Team player
*Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask
*Proactive and highly motivated approach
*Strong interpersonal communication and coordination skills
*Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
*Excellent written, spoken communication skills
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Company Details:
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