Our global shipping client is recruiting for a Voyage Manager to join their team in Glasgow.
The Voyage Manager supports the ‘front line’ operations, having full responsibility and accountability for the success of the operations and people on board their assigned vessels.
The Voyage Manager will be the day to day face of the Company to many Charterers and must act in accordance with Company Core Values in supporting the Gas Fleet and in upholding the Company Brand.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
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Deck Officer qualified (ideally from 2nd Officer and above but would also consider 3rd Officer’s). Client is also accepting Engineering applicants who possess relevant operational shoreside experience.
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Knowledge and experience with LNG vessels is highly desirable.
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Shoreside experience is preferred, however the client would also accept candidates with the following experience: relevant seagoing experience and no shoreside OR relevant shoreside experience and no seagoing.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Analytical, problem solving, time management and decision-making skills.
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Ability to respond positively to customers in an effective manner.
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Ability to prioritise work in periods of peak workload.
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Demonstrates teamwork and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to use range of IT applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work closely with all members of the Gas Fleet, ship, and shore, to enhance commercial operational performance.
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Develop and maintain professional relationships with charterers, customers, agents, and other industry professionals.
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Drive cost leadership within the commercial operations.
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Identify and monitor rebillable costs and ensure costs are rebilled to necessary parties in a timely manner.
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Assist in the completion of monthly, budget and quarter-end reports and corporate reporting for vessels as required.
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Effectively monitor Time Charter Parties to ensure compliance and implementation of key clauses to ensure consistent commercial operations and prepare, adjust, review, approve and issue charter hire invoices in a timely manner.
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Ensure compliance with company procedures and review voyage instructions provided by Charterers and liaise with Charterers as required, ensuring compliance with generic Charterer’s Instructions, notifications, and reporting requirements where applicable.
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Generate and issue Owners Voyage Instructions to vessels as required and prepare and manage closure of any necessary commercial claims.
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Support Company Business Development in short term spot fixtures as required.
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Co-operate fully with Charterers and vessels regarding all matters pertaining to Voyage Planning and Instructions for Company owned vessels.
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Ensure the Vessel Position Report (VPR) is always kept up to date and maintain adequate in-depth voyage records by all accepted documentation means
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Appoint and liaise with port agents and work with Vessel Managers and Accounts to ensure Port Costs are properly invoiced and controlled.
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Liaise with Insurance on voyage related matters to ensure timely notifications and arrangement of premiums.
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Ensure vessels properly submit Noon Reports and Voyage Summaries and monitor both to review vessels performance against charter party requirements and seek remedial actions where required.
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Where required guide vessels, on Charter Party performance and exclusion interpretation and management.
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Ensure vessels are monitored for idle time and slow steaming and submit timely requests to Charterers for effective remedial and or preventative measures.
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Liaise with vessels and other team members to monitor heel management against pre-determined heel management plans.
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Undertake Ship-shore compatibility work as required and co-ordinate with Charterers and Terminals to ensure that all requirements of vessel acceptance and Terminal Compatibility are fulfilled.
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Ensure relevant material is submitted and maintained for vessels and terminals detailed in the Company Ship and Terminal Database.
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Attend vessels whenever possible within agreed Team budgets and participate in Officer’s Conferences and Seminars as required.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package.