Shipbroker

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Structuring & Negotiation:

  • Negotiate and fix charter parties (voyage charter, time charter, COA) between vessel owners and charterers for dry bulk cargoes.

  • Negotiate freight rates, hire rates, demurrage/dispatch terms, laytime, and specific Charter Party (CP) clauses to protect clients’ interests.

• Business Development & Client Management:

  • Build, nurture, and expand strong working relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, and trading desks globally.

  • Proactively identify new business opportunities and market openings within target trades and vessel segments (e.g., Handysize, Supramax/Ultramax, Panamax/Kamsarmax, Capesize).

• Market Analysis & Intelligence:

  • Monitor global commodity trade flows (iron ore, coal, grain, steel, bauxite, fertilizer, minor bulks) and dry bulk shipping supply/demand dynamics.

  • Track and analyze freight market trends, Baltic Exchange indices (BDI, BCI, BPI, BSI), FFA (Forward Freight Agreement) markets, and bunker price movements to provide actionable insights to clients.

• Post-Fixture & Operational Support:

  • Work closely with the operations and post-fixture teams to ensure smooth voyage execution, monitoring vessel status, laytime calculations, and freight/hire payment processing.

  • Assist in resolving operational disputes, claims, and charter party interpretation issues amicably.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Dry Bulk Ship Broker or Chartering Specialist within a shipbroking firm, trading company, or shipowner/operator. (Adjust based on level)

Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of dry bulk vessel types (Handy size to Capesize)

Network: Established relationships with key shipowners, charterers, or brokers in the dry bulk sector.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, International Trade, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or equivalent industry experience.

Chan Chee Meng​
EA 07C3069/R1110620