Chartering Manager (Tankers)

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Chartering Manager for a global shipowner based in Singapore. The successful candidate will manage chartering activities, develop business opportunities and optimise vessel employment for the company’s chemical parcel tanker fleet across assigned trade routes. This role requires at least 10 years of total working experience, including hands-on chemical parcel tanker chartering experience gained in shipbroking, chartering or shipowning, and the ability to provide guidance to a developing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage chartering activities and vessel employment to maximise fleet utilisation and voyage profitability.
• Identify and develop business opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Negotiate freight rates, Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs), spot fixtures and charter party terms.
• Oversee CoA nominations and fulfilment of contractual commitments.
• Review voyage estimations, freight calculations and commercial proposals to support chartering decisions.
• Work closely with operations teams on vessel scheduling, cargo combinations and parcel requirements to optimise vessel deployment.
• Monitor chemical tanker market conditions, cargo flows and competitor activities to guide commercial planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with charterers, brokers, shipowners and other business partners.
• Coordinate with operations, technical and other internal teams to assess voyage feasibility and ensure smooth execution.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes, claims and charter party issues.
• Contribute to commercial budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews.
• Guide and mentor team members on chartering negotiations, market knowledge and commercial judgement.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of total working experience, with proven hands-on experience in chemical parcel tanker chartering.
• Relevant experience gained with a shipbroking firm, charterer or shipowner.
• Strong understanding of the chemical parcel tanker market, freight rates, trade routes and cargo requirements.
• Experience negotiating spot fixtures, CoAs and charter party terms.
• Good knowledge of voyage estimation, vessel scheduling and voyage profitability.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and customer relationship management.
• Ability to work independently, make sound commercial decisions and guide less experienced colleagues.
• Good communication skills and confidence in working with internal and external stakeholders across different regions.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced shipping environment.
• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

Interested candidates, please send your application to [email protected]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.