Operations Executive (Maritime)

Job Scope and Responsibilities:

• Manage vessel daily operations (vessel movements, documents etc).
• Manage vessel risk management (pertaining to Bill of Ladings issuance and release, handling of cargoes etc).
• Ensure a cost and time efficient voyage turnaround.
• Ensure competitive port agency fees, ensure all receivables (Freight) and payables (Agency & Port Charges etc) are recorded and settled timely.
• Access internal system to update vessels movements and operational matters regularly.
• For shipments with claims e.g. demurrage, cargo shortage, commercial etc, assist the relevant departments to settle the claims.
• Coordinate with ships and port agents for smooth entry to the ports, loading/unloading cargo, etc.
• Check and handle ship/cargo documents in proper manner.
• Assist in vessel insurance claims, demurrage, voyage reporting, financial planning, etc.)
• To submit monthly statistical reports (operating rate statistics, the flow of good statistics, demurrage, voyage reporting, financial planning, etc.).
• Send vessel movements to brokers and/or charterers.
• Review stowage plan and tank cleaning plans.
• Operate in strict accordance with company’s operating procedures.
• Improve ship efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the management.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in related studies with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping operations.
• Able to work in a team environment independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to communicate in English and it is a plus if able to communicate in Chinese as well (in order to liaise with Chinese speaking associates).
• Must be able to commit extra hours as and when needed.