Chartering Manager (Dry)

We're Hiring: Chartering Manager – Dry Bulk (Mini & Small Carriers)

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Chartering Manager

mini and small bulk carriers

Key Responsibilities

Chartering & Fixture Execution

• Source cargoes and fix vessels in the Small Handy and Mini Bulker segments
• Negotiate voyage/time charter parties with charterers, Cargo owners, and brokers
• Analyze voyage earnings, exposure to delays, and chartering risks
• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence and identify optimal employment opportunities

Commercial Management & Voyage Planning

• Prepare and analyze

  voyage estimations and freight returns (TCE, DAE, LAYCAN, ROB)

• Monitor and ensure

  voyage profitability

  through cost control, speed optimization, and laytime management
• Ensure smooth coordination between chartering, operations, technical, and finance departments
• Assist in

  vessel scheduling

  to reduce ballast legs and port delays

Post-Fixture & Claims Management

• Oversee laytime calculations, demurrage, and dispatch settlements
• Coordinate with ship masters, agents, and port authorities for accurate documentation and laytime support
• Liaise with P&I Clubs, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders for cargo claims, off-hire disputes, and CP disputes
• Respond to and resolve minor and major commercial claims proactively and efficiently

Bunker Planning & Fuel Management

• Coordinate with bunker suppliers to arrange timely and cost-effective bunker supply
• Analyze fuel markets (IFO, VLSFO, LSMGO) and recommend strategic bunker procurement points
• Work with operations to ensure fuel compliance with IMO regulations and commercial clauses
• Track bunker ROB, fuel performance, and bunker claims/discrepancies

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong working relationships with charterers, Traders, Cargo Owners, brokers, bunker traders, port agents, and insurance reps
• Represent the company at shipping forums, industry events, and client meetings

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Marine Engineering, or related field
• Candidates with a Master Mariner / Chief Mate license, or PG Diploma in Shipping or Chartering, will be preferred
• MBA or specialized qualifications in Chartering / International Trade are a plus

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in dry bulk chartering—preferably with a ship owner/operator
• Hands-on experience fixing mini and small bulk carriers (5,000–15,000 DWT)
• Exposure to Asian/Middle East/European dry bulk markets
• Experience working with freight calculation tools, laytime/demurrage settlement, bunker planning, and post-fixture support
• Familiarity with cargo types like coal, clinker, Mineral, Logs, steel, grains, gypsum, etc.
• Proven involvement in claims management will be highly regarded

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of charter party clauses (NYPE, GENCON, ASBATIME, BIMCO templates)
• Familiar with voyage estimation and management tools or Excel-based TCE models
• Understanding of port operations, draft restrictions, cargo types, and regional logistics
• Proficient in laytime/demurrage calculation, freight invoicing, and claims reporting
• Working knowledge of bunker supply markets and IMO/MARPOL fuel compliance

Key Traits

• Commercially driven

  : Always optimizing for profitability and market advantage

• Analytical

  : Ability to read markets, anticipate trade shifts, and reduce voyage risk

• Organized

  : Clear documentation, follow-through on claims, bunker planning, and P&L

• Negotiator

  : Proven track record in fixture closures, bunker deals, and dispute resolution

• Team-oriented

  : Able to work across technical, operations, and finance teams

• Proactive communicator

  : Comfortable with high-stakes dialogue, written and verbal

What We Offer

• Full-spectrum commercial responsibility from

  fixing to claims to voyage closeout

• Flat reporting structure with direct access to senior management
• Competitive salary with incentives tied to voyage and portfolio performance
• Exposure to most dynamic dry bulk markets and chartering ecosystem
• Growth path into

  Senior Chartering

  or

  Commercial Management roles

Send us:

• Yours Self-Photo Loaded

  CV

  with key fixtures listed (vessel, cargo, route, earnings)
• A short note on

  how you managed claims, bunkers, or voyage performance

• Mention your

  notice period, current CTC

  , and expected salary