Do you have experience in a leaderships role in the maritime industry? Are you looking for a great position in which you take the lead in operating a fleet of about 8-10 ships and ensuring compliance with organization procedures and industry regulations to ensure the safe operation of ships? If so, we have the pleasure of presenting a very interesting opportunity to you.

Our client, an International Leader in Dry Bulk shipping, is looking to expend their Antwerp team with a capable, flexible and enthusiastic leader. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Operations, Handy, EMEA.

Your role consists of:

• Familiarization of Voyage and Time Charter contracts requirements pertaining to his/her voyages and manage post fixture matters
• Proper voyage planning with the objective to optimize time saving and revenue, reduce costs, gather all required information
• Elaboration of (optimal) bunkering plan
• Providing timely and detailed instructions to the masters of his/her fleet
• Appointing and instructing agents, surveyors, stevedores, weather routing company in a timely manner
• Managing Voyage; i.e., monitor proactively all participants and initiate pre-emptive or corrective action whenever required
• Preparing freight billings, approving payment of hires and miscellaneous vendors invoices
• Ensuring the full voyage accounting including closing voyages
• Monitoring the issuance and on-forwarding of all cargo documents
• Enforcing the company’s operational security, environment policies
• Working closely with our contract partners and maintaining the company’s high service standards and reputation
• Performing other varied tasks, including post-voyage analysis (financial and statistical), maintaining IMOS VIP, and SEDNA
• Supervise stevedore work.
• Supervise special loading or unloading operations.
• Pre-inspect special cargoes on site.
• Act as the company representative.
• Interface between the office, stevedores, and the ship.

Professional Competencies

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Fleet Operator
• Sea-going experience is an asset
• knowledge of the bulk shipping industry
• Knowledge of Maritime Operating System such as IMOS, a preferred asset
• Organized, fast worker, possessing the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Inquisitive and logical
• Results driven and strong problem solver
• Ability to control costs
• Ability to build relationships and develop trust
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Flexible to work outside of office hours
• Proficient with MS Office, Outlook and SEDNA or other collaboration technology tools

Our client offers an attractive compensation package matching your skills and experience in a dynamic and collaborative working atmosphere.

The recruitment process is handled by MARPRO. For questions, please contact us on +31 6 5472 5675

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