Manager-Chartering Shipping

Job Description

Position-Chartering Manager -Chennai Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing the commercial and operational activities of the fleet, ensuring efficient vessel performance, cost-effective voyage planning, and strict compliance with maritime regulations. This role involves direct coordination with charterers, agents, port authorities, and technical teams to optimize vessel utilization and maximize profitability. Key Responsibilities: Voyage Planning & Management: Plan and optimize vessel voyages for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Ensure adherence to charter party terms. Monitor voyage progress and ensure charter party requirements are met. Charter Party Management: Monitoring and follow the charterers upcoming tenders, negotiate charter hire rates during negotiations Ensure charter terms are strictly followed, and all obligations are met. Handle post-fixture activities, including laytime calculations and dispute resolutions. Port Operations Coordination: Liaise with port agents for berthing schedules, customs clearances, Conversion and Reversion Monitor port activities to minimize turnaround times and operational delays. Address any port or cargo-related issues promptly. Bunker Management: Oversee fuel consumption, bunker supply, and optimize bunkering strategies. Financial Management: Monitor voyage costs and prepare budgets for commercial operations. Verify and negotiate port disbursements with agents, bunker invoices, and other operational expenses. Follow with charterers to make sure all charter hire dues are paid timely. Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate with operations teams, vessel masters, and port agents. Conduct performance reviews and provide guidance to team members. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly charterer outstanding. Prepare Net TCE report after completion of contract Complying Monthly Indian Flag ship status.