Job Description

Vessel Operator / Junior Vessel Operator

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in the commercial/operational side of the shipping industry. Either directly from another Operations role, a Deck Officer working on Tanker/Container looking to come ashore, or an individual with specific Marine Operations Degree/Qualification.

The Operations Department is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our 29 Vessel Tanker and Container fleet. The Department maintains, close liaison with the Owners, Commercial Managers, and Technical & Vetting Departments, Charterers and Masters, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with Company procedures and regulatory requirements, reporting directly to the Owners and the Managing Director.

Essential Requirements

Fluent in English; teamwork and communication skills are a must.

High standard of spoken and written English

UK Passport / Work Visa Holder

Maritime specific work experience 2-3 years

And/or Graduate of Maritime Studies

Preferred Experience

Seagoing Experience, or Terminal Oil/Container Experience

Brokerage / Chartering Experience

Desirable Characteristics

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Good understanding of international maritime regulations
Safety, Environmental etc

Strong problem-solving skills

Comfortable with decision making

Core Tasks and Activities

Involved in day-to-day operational activity of the vessels

Regular contact with vessels Masters & Chief Engineers

Support commercial departments with vessel fixture for TC & Spot

Ensure voyages are carried out as per CP

Assist with Charter party clauses as required

Assist with stowage plans and vessel intakes

Environmental compliance decision making, such as EU ETS & Fuel EU, CII

Brief Owners & Senior Management on Operational issues as required.

Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders, Technical, QES, Purchasing , Crewing, IT

Act as the primary 3rd party facing contact for Brokers and Charterers.

Off Hire defence and calculation

Bunker Buying & Coordination including appointing surveyors

In charge of rebilling and close-out of Stevedore damage & bonuses

Submit voyage statements as required to Charterers

Assist with control of operating costs, including port charges, and bunker prices.

Analyse data, to find operational efficiency improvements for the fleet.

Handle P&I claims for the vessels as required

Advise on Tank Cleaning / Special Cargo (Container)

Instruct vessels, with voyage instructions as required

Coordinate repairs with technical department

Monitor vetting performance

Coordinate Hull Cleaning

Other tasks as instructed by Managing Director, Operations Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person