Voyage Manager I

Responsibilities

• Voyage Management
• Monitor voyage progress and KPIs of assigned vessels and ensure safe and cost-efficient ship operation.
• Handle voyage orders, vessel scheduling, all vessel documentation.
• Liaise with masters and agents, demurrage claims and process day to day operational duties.
• Take initiative to improve vessel performance and ensure best practices.
• Follow up on freight collection and control voyage related expenses.
• Advise on operational matters when negotiating cargo contracts as well as spot fixtures.
• Schedule Management
• Manage timely scheduling and accurate berth information for departure and arrival.
• Monitor voyage progress and KPI’s of vessels.
• Execute logistics of voyage operations undertaken by vessels.
• Monitor voyage progress and KPIs of vessels either for spot-in or spot-out.
• Coordinate with customer in relation to assigned ships. Appoint and liaise with port agents in relation to assigned ships to ensure smooth operational turnaround.
• Scheduling and coordination
• Provide scheduling with the timeliest and accurate berth information.
• Ensure agency services are procured prior to vessels arrival in port.
• Procure and coordinate deliveries to the vessels in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Proactively communicate with chartering personnel, ship managers, vessel management and Port Agents.
• Compliance
• Proactively monitor assigned vessels vetting status.
• Ensure vessel compliance with voyage orders and charter party obligations.
• Update system with accurate operational information (port timings cargo nominations, cargo loaded).
• Agent and service provider management
• Monitor performance of agents and other service providers.
• Liaise agents and service providers to resolve any operational problems.
• Develop and maintain good customer relations and service providers.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Diploma in Transportation/Logistics/Maritime Studies or commercially related shipping subjects or equivalent. 8-10 years’ experience in Commercial Shipping in Marine Field.

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