Vessel Operator (Shore-based/Office)

Our client, a well-established organization with significant activity in the energy sector, is seeking to recruit a Vessel Operator to join its Shipping Operations team.

The role is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation and performance monitoring of an owned and time-chartered tanker fleet, with a focus on operational efficiency, cost control and compliance with applicable maritime requirements and agreed charter-party terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate the day-to-day operations of owned and time-chartered tanker vessels.
• Monitor and evaluate vessel performance in line with agreed charter-party terms and operational requirements.
• Coordinate port services, agents, tugboats and other third-party service providers, as required.
• Manage and review supporting documentation and invoices related to vessel operations and external services.
• Prepare and monitor voyage cost estimates, including port expenses, cargo heating costs and other operational expenditure (OPEX).
• Monitor operational expenses against approved budgets and contractual terms and contribute to effective cost management.
• Support the optimization of vessel utilization and the minimization of off-hire time.
• Review and handle cargo heating-related claims within agreed contractual timelines.
• Prepare and monitor operational and cost-related reports, identifying potential areas for improved efficiency and performance.
• Liaise closely with vessel personnel, internal stakeholders, agents and external partners to ensure the smooth execution of vessel operations.
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable maritime requirements, internal procedures and industry standards

Education & Experience

• Master Mariner Class A or B Certificate/Diploma, degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping or another relevant field.
• Candidates with other educational backgrounds may also be considered, provided they have relevant professional experience in vessel or shipping operations.
• Relevant sea-going experience on tankers, ideally oil tankers, and/or shore-based experience in vessel operations.
• Ideally, a combination of sea-going and shore-based/office experience within tanker or vessel operations.
• Previous experience within a shipping, ship-management or tanker operations environment will be considered a strong asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of vessel operations, charter-party terms, voyage economics, port expenses and operating costs.
• Strong business awareness and a commercially minded approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to operational and financial detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Very good command of the English language.
• Strong IT literacy and proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with maritime software such as DANAOS, MARIS/APPS or similar systems will be considered an advantage.