Your tasks
- Manage chemical-tanker voyages from fixture confirmation through completion.
- Review fixture recaps, Charter Party terms and operational instructions.
- Coordinate vessel schedules, cargo nominations, loading and discharge arrangements.
- Liaise closely with shipowners, charterers, Masters, brokers, agents and terminals.
- Maintain strong relationships with shipowners and charterers while responding promptly to operational and commercial matters.
- Issue voyage instructions and ensure vessels comply with contractual requirements.
- Monitor vessel positions, voyage progress, port rotations and estimated arrival times.
- Coordinate cargo documentation, including Bills of Lading, Notices of Readiness, Letters of Indemnity and Statements of Facts.
- Review cargo compatibility, tank allocation, stowage plans and segregation requirements.
- Coordinate tank cleaning, wall-wash inspections, heating requirements and cargo preparations.
- Monitor vessel performance, bunker consumption, speed and voyage costs.
- Arrange bunkers and other voyage-related services when required.
- Identify potential delays, claims or operational risks and take timely corrective action.
- Review port disbursement accounts, freight invoices and voyage-related expenses.
- Assist with laytime calculations, demurrage claims and other post-fixture matters.
- Maintain accurate voyage records and provide regular operational updates.
- Coordinate with commercial, technical, finance and claims teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Charter Party, terminal, safety and environmental requirements.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in chemical-tanker vessel operations.
- Solid track record of dealing directly with shipowners and charterers.
- Practical knowledge of chemical-tanker voyage execution and post-fixture operations.
- Good understanding of cargo compatibility, tank cleaning, heating, segregation and stowage requirements.
- Familiarity with the IBC Code, MARPOL Annex II and relevant chemical-tanker regulations.
- Sound knowledge of Charter Party terms, shipping documentation, laytime and demurrage.
- Able to manage multiple voyages and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder-management, communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Commercially aware, meticulous and able to make timely operational decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and voyage-management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Able to provide operational support outside standard working hours when required.
