Operations Manager - PCTC

Reporting to: General Fleet Manager - Operations

Contract type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: London (Office based 5 days per week)

Overview of role

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the day-to-day operational activities of a fleet of assigned vessels in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner, to ensure that Owners and Charterers expectations are met. Whilst actively promoting the company's safety culture and standards aboard the vessels.

Responsibilities and primary deliverables

• Operations

• Ensure that all voyages are conducted with the primary regard to the safety of crew, vessel and protection of the environment.
• Minimise the operational costs and controlling vessels' performance to ensure overall performance of the voyages are in line with Owners and Charterers expectations.
• Within the required timescales, provide the Master with all required information, including but not limited to, CP terms, sailing instructions and expert guidance.
• Ensure Charterers adequately plan bunker supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Checking hire invoices on a regular basis and upon delivery/redelivery to Charterers.
• Negotiating Agency fees and appointing agents as necessary.
• Ensure all parties are continually updated on voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
• Co-ordinate all the other departments in the organisation to ensure the vessels are run as efficiently as possible.
• Checking and approving cargo documentation as required.
• Monitoring voyage reports with a view to CII performance, EU ETS and FuelEU.
• Attending ships as required.

• Assist as part of emergency/crisis management team and make appropriate requirements.

• Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practice and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly.

• File and maintain all voyage correspondence.
• Assist with the commercial analysis, preparation of company operational and annual reports, and Off-hire statements on a periodical basis.

• Promptly and professionally respond to incoming messages.
• Recognised as an expert advisor on all operational matters and to maintain open communication with all departments, offices, vessels, and contacts.
• Ensure all communication is timely, clear, concise, and accurate.

Skills profile

• Ex sea-going officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on PCTC.
• You hold a degree in Shipping Operations, Masters Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of PCTCs.
• Knowledge of dual fuel systems would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPIs, key ports and voyage routes.
• Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
• Proven record of commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
• You have a strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines.
• A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well is a requirement for this role.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.