Job Description

• Performing all Post-Fixture job functions, after Chartering finalizes Pre-Fixture recap.
• Appoint and coordinate with Port Agents to obtain and review information’s pertaining to Vessel and Cargo Operation’s such as Port facilities, Pilotage Services, Watch-keeping, Stevedoring Services, Cargo Productivity Levels, and Berthing Prospects etc. In addition, Owners matters like; Bunkering facilities, Port Disbursement Accounts, and related issues that arise case to case.
• Coordinate and follow-up with Ship’s Masters, Cargo Surveyors and Agency House to diligently monitor and supervise Cargo Discharge / Load operations and to finalize necessary documents.
• Audit vessels Daily Report at sea pertaining to Speed Performance, Bunker Consumption etc in comparison to prevailing weather conditions and cargo / stowage factors etc. (in Time Charter)
• Check and verify the Pro-forma Charter Party prior to final signature and endorsements. 
• Coordinate with Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs and Under-Writers for any allege claims from Owners / Shippers and or Receivers to protect Charterers interest, best possible.
• Prepare Charter Hire invoices for Time Charter fixtures and follow-up regularly in case of any payment to be made.
• Prepare Voyage Instruction/s to Masters for Time Charter Fixtures.
• Verify Pro-forma Disbursement Accounts (PDA) and negotiate with agents to exclude unnecessary cost items from PDA. Also, negotiate the Agency fees and other Sundry Charges, before pre-funding.
• Upon Ship’s departure from ports, audit PDA with services obtained from the Port Agent/s and follow-up for Final Disbursement Accounts (FDA) with Actual Bills etc, and arrange suitable debit / credit.
• Coordinate with Owners to obtain Letter of Indemnity (LOI) in absence of Original Bills of Lading, or change of delivery port etc or other unusual requests. 
• Check and audit Statement of Facts (SOF), Mate Receipt, Cargo Manifest and other related documents once vessel has sailed.
• Preparation of Laytime Calculation on Voyage /Time Charter Party.
• Ensure smooth operational planning of all shipments.   

Required experience/background:

• Experience within the maritime industry operating dry-bulk carriers, particularly with experience on Handy Supramax and Ultramax vessels.
• Academic level: Graduate, or a corresponding Maritime qualification.
• Commercial understanding of P&L relating to Ship voyages.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Charter party terms and conditions.
• Sound knowledge of various cargo carriage requirements, including those basis IMSBC and Grain code.