Post Fixture Operator

Description

Summary: Responsible for post-fixture vessel operations and commercial coordination for tanker vessels, ensuring smooth execution of charter-party requirements. Highlights: 1. Manage post-fixture vessel operations and commercial coordination for tankers 2. Coordinate with charterers, Masters, agents, and P&I clubs 3. Handle commercial contracts, tenders, claims, and disputes The role is responsible for post\-fixture vessel operations and commercial coordination for tanker vessels, ensuring smooth execution of charter\-party requirements from pre\-fixture through voyage completion. Key duties include coordinating with charterers, Masters, agents, and P\&I clubs; arranging bunkers, port funds, surveys, and vessel clearances; monitoring cargo operations, vessel performance, laytime and hire; preparing invoices and voyage documentation; and supporting commercial contracts, tenders, claims, and disputes. **Education \& Professional Qualification:** \- Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Shipping, logistics, Maritime etc. **Professional Experience:** \- 3 \- 5 Years of experience as a Post Fixture Operative voyage planning on tankers Or \- 5 years Sailing Experience on Tankers with good commercial skills \- Strong organisational skills and the ability to file correspondence. **Geographic Experience:** \- Middle East experience is preferred **Computer Skills:** \- Microsoft office; applications associated with the shipping industry will be an added advantage. **Language Skills:** \- Must have excellent English Skills **Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:** \- Shipping industry experience **Key Roles \& Responsibilities** • Support on Pre Fixture activities, Timely completion of required questionnaires and other vessel clearance related matters • Liaise with Charterers on Cargo and Vessel preparation requirements • Highlighting main Charter Party terms and communicating it with the Master • Monitoring, discussing and reviewing Charterer's instructions to Master • Appointing Agents, liaising with the Charterers, Ship's Agents and all concerned parties • Arranging bunkers, port funds and all necessities as required under the Charter Party • Preparing laytime calculations and hire statements • Monitoring vessel's cargo operations and speed and consumption performance • Arranging and coordinating pre\-loading surveys with respective PNI clubs • Assist in handling FD\&D claims, speed claims and/or any other disputes with the Charterers • Maintaining proper filing for the Chartering \& Operations Department • Assist in Commercial contract and tendering • Raise Freight invoice/ Hire invoice • Maintain records of all correspondence of commercial matters such as voyage instruction and payment • Maintain Vessel Position list • Record keeping of all voyages and documents • Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards • Work safely at all times, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the workplace • Perform other job\-related duties as assigned **Education \& Professional Qualification:** \- Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Shipping, logistics, Maritime etc. **Professional Experience:** \- 3 \- 5 Years of experience as a Post Fixture Operative voyage planning on tankers Or \- 5 years Sailing Experience on Tankers with good commercial skills \- Strong organisational skills and the ability to file correspondence. **Geographic Experience:** \- Middle East experience is preferred **Computer Skills:** \- Microsoft office; applications associated with the shipping industry will be an added advantage. **Language Skills:** \- Must have excellent English Skills **Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:** \- Shipping industry experience