Tanker Operations Executive

Tanker Operations Executive

About the Role

The Company manages a fleet of approximately 30 vessels, including coastal tankers, MR-size product tankers, chemical tankers, and LPG vessels.

We are seeking a Tanker Operations Executive to manage and coordinate the day-to-day commercial and operational requirements of assigned product and chemical tanker voyages, from pre-fixture preparation through voyage execution and post-fixture follow-up.

The role requires close coordination with vessel Masters, ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents, terminal operators, cargo interests, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and commercially effective voyage execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operational requirements of assigned product and chemical tanker voyages and/or time charter arrangements.
• Coordinate pre-fixture operational matters, including voyage feasibility and clearance, port and terminal requirements, bunker planning, documentation, cargo requirements, and other operational preparations.
• Support post-fixture voyage execution, including voyage instructions, charter party requirements, vessel monitoring, port operations, cargo operations, and operational follow-up.
• Monitor vessel schedules, voyage progress, port turnaround, cargo operations, bunkers, and other operational matters to support efficient voyage execution.
• Liaise closely with Masters, ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents, terminal operators, cargo interests, and service providers to coordinate voyage requirements and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor voyage costs and commercial matters, including freight, hire, demurrage, port costs, bunker costs, and other voyage-related expenses and receivables.
• Follow up on freight, hire, demurrage, claims, and other voyage-related receivables and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and assist in resolving operational incidents, disputes, claims, delays, and other matters arising during the voyage, with appropriate escalation where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records, voyage documentation, charter party information, correspondence, claims, and other supporting records.
• Communicate with business partners and stakeholders in North Asia and China in English and Mandarin on operational matters, documentation, negotiations, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Prepare voyage updates, business correspondence, reports, and presentation materials in English and Chinese where required.
• Support the Operations Manager on operational, commercial, and other matters relating to the assigned tanker fleet.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in tanker operations, preferably with experience handling product and/or chemical tankers.
• Good working knowledge of tanker voyage operations, shipping logistics, port and terminal operations, cargo operations, and vessel turnaround requirements.
• Familiarity with tanker charter party terms and the operational requirements involved in voyage execution.
• Good commercial awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational issues and follow through on solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple voyages and operational matters concurrently in a time-sensitive environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with Masters, ship managers, charterers, brokers, agents, terminal operators, cargo interests, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin to communicate effectively with business partners and stakeholders in North Asia and China in relation to operational discussions, negotiations, documentation, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• High level of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Working Requirements

• The role involves time-sensitive tanker operations and may require communication and coordination outside normal office hours when necessary to support ongoing vessel and voyage operations.