Vessel Operator
Overview
We are seeking a motivated Vessel Operator to join LDC Freight Platform.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of dry bulk voyages, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective sea transportation of various commoditiesacross global trade routes.
Our Vessel Operators oversees voyage execution fromfixture to completion. Working closely with the Freight Traders, FreightExecution team, internal/external customers, and a number of stake holders. Theresponsibility includes for all aspects of the voyages execution, monitoringcontractual performance, manage operational risks, and ensuring efficientaccomplishment in line with the company policies.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide voyage orders to the vessels and maintain a fruitful relationship with the vessels command
- Appointport agents, surveyors, and vendors, and monitor their performance.
- Understand cargo intake optimization and control stowage plans
- Optimize the bunkering plan in collaboration with the bunker desk
- Maintain the voyage management system data accuracy (IMOS) and provide payment/invoicing instructions
- Understand the voyages P&L, keep it accurate
- Monitor the vessels route and performance
- Resolve disputes and claims
- Contribute to process and practices improvements
- Support the commercial team
- Nurture a positive working relationship with the various stakeholders
Experience:
1 to 5 years of experience in vessel operations
Education:
University degree in Shipping
Languages:
Fluency in English is required
Soft skills:
- Accountable with a strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.
- Ability to work on tight time constraints
- Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
- Innovative, adaptable, flexible
- Good verbal and written communication