Chartering Trainee

Overview

Each year, we as Oldendorff, carry about 380 million tons of bulk and unitized cargo around the world. We perform 15,000 port calls in 118 countries. On average, we operate700 chartered and owned ships at any one time. Being with us, means working in a continuously changing internationally environment, where reliability is appreciated as is team spirit. Combined with a healthy driver to keep seeking for areas to develop you and your company to reach higher goals – we welcome you to set sail with us.

The Oldendorff Advance Chartering Trainee Programme is rotational Trainee Programme, in which the candidate will be introduced to various departments within Oldendorff. Throughout the program, the trainee will develop a solid foundation in shipping fundamentals while gaining deep insights into Oldendorff’s global operations. Working closely with international teams and clients, you will gain firsthand experience of the global shipping market and its complexities.

• Essential Functions:
• Rotating through all relevant operational and commercial departments.
• Dealing with port expenses / hire payments / freight / demurrage.
• Calculation of laytime.
• Working with shipping agents / the crew and stevedores loading cargoes / meeting captains.
• Washing cargo holds and hatch covers / Making inspection with surveyors.
• Operating ships throughout the world, including calculating bunkers and cargo intake, speaking to parties, organizing surveys, giving instructions to master / agent and troubleshooting, dealing with Bill of Lading & LOI, as well as interacting with the supportive function of the company.
• Understanding and handling claims and learning how to find commercial settlement.
• Using internal software systems such as Vesson, Voyage Estimator, AXS Marine.
• Learning different ships requirements for different commodities and understanding impact of ballast legs on different voyage calculations

Skill Requirements:

• Should ideally be a fresh graduate. Candidates with some work experience may beconsidered as well.
• Demonstrates confidence, curiosity and a “hunter attitude.”
• Open to constructive criticism and direct feedback

Required/ Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Degree in any field
• Teamplayer with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Should be open-minded, hands-on, commercially minded, as well as willing to learn and acquirenew skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in an international setting are essential.
• Demonstrate a self-driven, highly motivated, and outspoken personality.
• Willingnessto travel and potentially live abroad for training purposes (subject to the developmentsof COVID-19 and safety assurance)
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Fluency in English (spoken/written) is essential.