Asst Manager, Tanker Operations
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Description
- To assist the Operation Manager and guide operations staff in their daily operations matters.
- Responsible for the optimal operations of all vessels (Owned / Chartered in) of the Group.
- Monitor vessels’ movements/ETAs and update/send forecast of vessel daily plus forecast of freight payments.
- To prepare/disseminate voyage orders and monitor the progress of vessels/voyages.
- To optimize cargo loadable, check stowage for single or multi-grade cargoes and any restrictions for load and discharge ports.
- Agency fee negotiation/appointment/scrutinize & timely arrange remittance for port disbursement advance & final port disbursements.
- Liaise with agents and terminals to ensure vessels meet the port requirements and restrictions and optimize vessels’ quick turnaround in port.
- Ensure timely arrangement of freight payment preparation and issuance of corresponding invoices.
- Check and ensure all Bill of Lading / LOIs are correctly drafted and issued.
- Monitor the status of L/Cs and ensure Receivers’ LOI are duly secured prior to issuance of LOIs to vessel owners for release of cargo without Original BL.
- Assist traders to collate/update port info and data to facilitate the planning of cargo schedule/shipments.
- Able to perform post fixture calculations for the shipments.
- Familiar with Shipnet/IMOS or other electronic voyage management system.
- To monitor vessel bunker requirement / negotiate and stem bunker as required.
- Monitor the performance of all vessels, including TC vessel and performance claims.
- Build good working rapport and network with all destination port authorities etc.
- Any ad-hoc duties as and when assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Master Mariner/ Degree and/ or Diploma in Shipping / Logistics Studies, Commerce or its equivalent
- At least 4 years’ related experience in the shipping industry. (Palm Oil / Tankers experiences preferred)
- Possess good working knowledge in shipping operations.
- Possess problem solving skills.
- Possess good business and numerical acumen with leadership & communication skills.
- Possess strong strategic abilities and a wide network of contacts.
- Results-oriented and performance-driven.