Operations Executive (Container)

Operations Executive (Container)

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Operations Executive (Container) for one of our global shipping clients. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of dry vessel operations experiences and possesses excellent working attitude and has an appetite for continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

This function is responsible for fulfilling the Charter Party requirements of the time charter/Voyage fixtures (as applicable), maintaining the companys reputation as a Shipper of Choice and customer satisfaction while keeping Owner/ Manager related expenses within acceptable levels.
A good knowledge of Charter party terms and conditions is mandatory.

• Read all messages pertaining to individual vessels and alert Superintendent/Manager Operations, Chartering Officers, Technical, Disbursement/Billing Coordinator and Insurance & Claims Department of matters that warrant their attention.
• Attend to all operational related queries/issues from internal and external customers/contractors.
• Monitor Port Movements. Update Danaos Ops module, Voyage file, Voyage Manager and Position list.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the pre-fixture and post fixtures requirements of the time charter fixtures.

Pre-fixture

• Assist Operation Superintendents/Manager and Chartering Officers to:
• Prepare vessel description/Questionnaires
• Issue delivery instructions
• Prepare vessel for bunkering
• Arranging Bunker/Condition survey

Post-fixtures

• Review fixture recap and study Charter Party and Rider clauses.
• Amend Base Charter Party as per Recap & file the updated one.
• Prepare Charter Party highlights for the Master.
• Executing the T/C as per Charter Party
• Cargo OOG / DG approval in consultation with Superintendent/Manager.
• Monitor Sailing Reports and highlight to Superintendent/Manager if any issues/ areas of concerns are cited.
• Attending to requests and queries from Charterers/Brokers/vessels/Third parties.
• Maintain Voyage file electronically. Danaos
• Monitor voyage performance bunker consumption as per CP.
• Follow with vessels / Charterers for stevedore damages
• Handling of cargo, break-bulk, OOG issues, reefer malfunctions.
• Monitoring weather routing programs for optimal voyage planning and warn Masters as necessary.
• Liaise with brokers / agents for voyage information.
• Evaluation, Comparison, negotiation and appointment of local agents & Bunker/Condition Survey Company.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the 3 phases of time charter (pre-time charter, during time charter and prior completion of time charter).

Pre Time-Charter

• Send charter party to Master at the earliest possible.
• Ensure delivery notices are served on time.
• Provide Sailing instructions to the Master, where applicable.

During Time Charter

• Obtain necessary LOI(s) when required.
• Negotiate and appoint agent for husbandry matters.
• Coordinate communication between parties involved in Charter.
• Ensure Time Charter hire is billed promptly.
• Prepare invoice for Charterers expense and bill them promptly.
• Archiving of all messages pertaining to Operations during the Charter starting from PreTime Charter duration until Completion of time Charter.
• Prepare Off hire/deviation statement, if any off hire/deviation during the Charter.

Prior Completion of Time Charter

• Ensure redelivery notices are received in time.
• Arranging Bunker/Condition survey.

Other duties as specified below:

• Arrange weather routing when confirmed by Operations Manager.
• Liaise with Technical Department and arrange for load line re-measurement when required.
• Liaise with Insurance & Claims Department when vessel enters war risk area.
• Appoint as and when required the following functions: Sea Pilots, Bunker Surveyors, Cargo Surveyors.
• Crosscheck accuracy of updated port console by the Disbursement.
• Other duties as required by Superintendent/Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma holder and above
• 3-5 years relevant working experience in shipping industry
• Good communication skills spoken and written English
• Ability to work under pressure & an independent and team player
• Willing to learn and has a sense of urgency.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.