Senior Shipping Operator (Tankers)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Shipping Operator to manage the commercial operations of oil and chemical tanker voyages. The successful candidate will coordinate with vessels, charterers, brokers and service providers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective voyage execution in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage voyage operations from fixture confirmation through to voyage completion.

• Review Charter Party terms and fixture recaps, ensuring operational requirements and deadlines are met.

• Issue voyage instructions and coordinate with Masters, charterers, brokers and port agents.

• Monitor vessel movements, schedules, performance and bunker consumption.

• Coordinate loading and discharge arrangements, cargo nominations and terminal requirements.

• Liaise with vessel teams on cargo compatibility, stowage and tank-cleaning requirements.

• Appoint port agents, review disbursement accounts and monitor voyage expenses.

• Coordinate bunker procurement and delivery arrangements.

• Review shipping documentation, including bills of lading, Notices of Readiness and Statements of Facts.

• Prepare laytime calculations and manage demurrage submissions and follow-ups.

• Monitor freight payments, outstanding claims and voyage accounts.

• Resolve operational issues and provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate voyage records and support improvements to operational processes.

• Guide junior operators and provide coverage when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of relevant shipping operations experience, preferably handling oil or chemical tankers.

• Strong understanding of Charter Party terms, voyage execution and laytime calculations.

• Familiarity with chemical cargo handling, tank cleaning and terminal requirements would be advantageous.

• Proven experience working directly with shipowners, charterers, Masters and agents.

• Strong commercial awareness, cost-control and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and voyage-management systems.

• Able to manage multiple voyages independently and respond to urgent matters across time zones.