Vessel Operator Dry Bulk

Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of dry bulk vessels, ensuring smooth and efficient voyage execution from fixture confirmation to voyage completion.

Handle post-fixture operations, coordinating closely with shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, port agents, Masters and other relevant stakeholders.

Monitor vessel movements, voyage schedules, ETA/ETD updates, port rotations and cargo loading/discharging activities.

Issue and coordinate voyage instructions to vessel Masters, ensuring compliance with charterparty terms and operational requirements.

Manage voyage planning and execution, including bunker arrangements, port appointments, cargo readiness and vessel positioning.

Review and interpret charterparty agreements, ensuring operational compliance with agreed terms and conditions.

Monitor vessel performance, including speed and consumption, bunker usage, voyage expenses and potential operational delays.

Coordinate with port agents, terminals, surveyors and other service providers to ensure timely and efficient cargo operations.

Handle operational matters relating to Bills of Lading, Letters of Indemnity (LOIs), Notices of Readiness (NOR), Statements of Facts (SOF) and other shipping documentation.

Prepare and review laytime calculations, demurrage and despatch claims, ensuring accurate and timely settlement.

Monitor charterparty obligations, operational claims and contractual time bars.

Manage voyage-related costs, including port disbursement accounts (PDA/FDA), bunker expenses and other operational expenditures.

Liaise with the Chartering and Commercial teams to support voyage profitability, vessel utilisation and operational efficiency.

Resolve operational issues such as port congestion, cargo delays, weather disruptions, vessel breakdowns and other unforeseen circumstances.

Maintain accurate voyage records, operational reports and vessel performance updates.

Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations, company policies and charterparty requirements.

Requirements Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 2–5 years of vessel operations experience, preferably within dry bulk shipping.

Experience handling Handysize, Supramax, Ultramax, Panamax, Kamsarmax or Capesize vessels would be advantageous.

Good understanding of dry bulk cargo operations, including commodities such as coal, iron ore, grain, fertilisers, steel products and other minor bulks.

Strong knowledge of charterparty terms, voyage instructions, laytime, demurrage, despatch and post-fixture operations.

Familiarity with voyage calculations, bunker management, port costs and vessel performance monitoring.

Experience using shipping software such as IMOS, Dataloy, ShipNet or similar vessel operations systems would be advantageous.

Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple vessels simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to attend to urgent operational matters outside regular working hours when required.