Descripción
Shipping Operator is an intermediary between various departments in the Company and external stakeholders such as Ship Owners, Vessels, Port Agents, 3rd party Charterers etc. The role of a Shipping Operator is to ensure flawless, safe and efficient transportation of the goods on the Ships chartered in or, in case of Ships’ employment with 3rd parties – chartered out, provide in-house support and expertise on the shipping related matters. In addition to the physical side of the operations, as part of their day to day duties, Shipping Operator is also responsible for maintaining accurate representation of the transportation arrangements and respective costs within the shipping software. Non-demurrage claims handling might also be assigned to the Shipping Operator as related to Vessels chartered in or out.The role is fast paced, dynamic and challenging. Involves support to worldwide operations that operate continuously and in multiple time zones which may require individuals to be available outside office hours.Responsibilities: Assist chartering in obtaining the port restrictions and costs; screen Vessels with the Terminals/Ports.Guide Chartering and Trading on the tanks cleaning procedures and potential contamination risks.Screen the Vessels (including STS candidates) in accordance with company vetting criteria, coordinate ship/shore compatibility checks.Issue the voyage instructions to the Vessels.Elaborate the stowage plans, including multi-grades, to accommodate trading arrangements and propose most efficient solutions.Optimize the cargo stowage plans and bunkers calculations; grade conversions.Optimize Vessels’ routing depending on the speed/consumption curves, weather, arrival deadlines etc.Arrange STS transfers, participate in the Panama Canal auctions and arrange prebookings.Arrange bunkering of the time-chartered fleet and negotiate eventual quality/quantity disputes.Arrange and negotiate various shipping related contracts (agency, towage, mooring, STS etc.).