MANAGER

Sale& Purchase / Newbuilding

• Liaise with brokers, trading firms, operators, and shipyards on vessel specifications and pricing.

• Liaise with shipyards on newbuilding vessel projects.

• Coordinate internally with the Technical Department on equipment and machinery specifications.

• Prepare proposals for top management review and approval.

• Arrange payment schemes together with the Accounts team.

• Coordinate sea trials and vessel delivery.

• Arrange vessel offers and inspections.

• Negotiate price and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) terms with buyers.

• Liaise with financiers on prepayment of loans and discharge of mortgages.

• Draft and finalize agreements between Owners–Managers and Manager–Manning companies.

Ship Management Support

• Prepare annual renewals of services required under US regulations, including insurance renewals (Federal COFR, Californian COFR/Oil Spill Organizations, Alaskan requirements, VGP).

• Arrange Federal documentation for newbuilding and take-over vessels.

• Prepare and submit annual Vessel General Permit (VGP) reports.

• Monitor vessel schedules and coordinate with the Marine Superintendent on additional documentation required under trade regulations (e.g. Alaska COFR).

• Prepare Biofouling and Ballast Water Management Plans under the HOD's supervision (GMS).

Financial Matters

• Monitor and assess the financial condition of the company.

Owner Relations

• Prepare quarterly reports on financial status and vessel condition for shipowners.

• Develop proposals for newbuilding projects or S&P opportunities to present to shipowners.

Arrange and organize meetings with shipowners.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a maritime discipline preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of strong leadership experience in shipping-related portfolios.

• Proven track record in achieving targets, operational excellence, and leading a team.

• Strong interpersonal skills and high EQ, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels to achieve business goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, employees at all levels, and Senior Management.

• Able to manage complex, high-stakes business issues and mitigate associated risks.

• Meticulous, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of work.

• Japanese language proficiency is an advantage to support our Japan-based teams and ensure smooth communication with Japanese-speaking clients.