Senior Chartering Executive/Assistant Manager Chartering

Key Responsibilities:

1) Chartering Activities

• Negotiate and conclude time charter-out and voyage charter contracts with customers, including Contracts of Affreightment (COAs) on a long-term/middle term/spot charters basis, as well as other agreements.




• Negotiate and conclude time charter-in (spot/term basis) with shipowner as necessary.




• Prepare and implement practical arrangements to ensure that the vessel clears customers / RightShip vetting requirements.




• Conduct regular market research to analyze freight/time charter rate trends, demand and supply fundamentals, and the competitors’ landscape.




• Produce logical and compelling, fundamental-based reports for management on the dry bulk market outlook/forecast.




• Assess and manage charterers’ creditworthiness to mitigate counterparty risks.




• Plan and manage vessel voyage schedules, optimizing fleet utilization and commercial efficiency.




• Coordinate with the operations team on optimal stowage to maximize cargo efficiency.




• Lead key chartering projects to enhance business profitability.




• Execute FFA transactions for free tonnage in accordance with the company’s FFA heading strategy/risk policy to secure a stable profit.

2) New Business Development

• Research business opportunities, including but not limited to decarbonization and formulate business plans, negotiating with customers




• Support the commercial lead in developing a new ship type that enables decarbonization (including but not limited to LNG, Ammonia, Methanol, biofuels) business




• Contributes to the evaluation and structuring of financing packages for new business development as required.




• Support any new business projects and project management, including preparation of internal approval materials and customer-facing proposals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1) Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree




• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in drybulk shipping business, specifically in chartering and operations.




• Experience of launching multiple new projects relating to decarbonization is positively considered.

2) Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Good understanding of maritime laws and regulations, including MARPOL, RightShip Rules and the IMSBC Code.




• Sufficient experience in voyage charter and time charter contract negotiations with Owner/Charterer.




• Strong analytical and calculation skills.




• Hands-on experience with Veson IMOS or similar chartering software.




• Project Management skills




• Willing to take up any ad hoc project assignments.

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