JOB DESCRIPTION – GENERAL MANAGER - CHARTERING

Dry Bulk Shipping

Reporting To: CEO

Experience: 10–15 Years

Preferred Background: Relevant shore-based Chartering experience in the Maritime Transportation sector for Bulk Carriers ( Containers exposure is an added advantage ). Sailing exposure as Chief Mate/Master is good to have.

Role Purpose

To lead the Chartering & Commercial function, ensuring optimum vessel employment, competitive chartering revenue, minimum commercial downtime, effective Charter Party management, timely commercial and claims settlement, and development of recent business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Chartering & Revenue
- Identify and secure suitable employment for Dry Bulk vessels through Tenders, Voyage Charter and Time Charter opportunities.
- For non-tender vessels, strive to secure charter rates at around 95% of the prevailing BDI / relevant BKI, BSI or corresponding market index for the vessel tonnage.
- Evaluate market conditions, vessel positioning, cargo availability and prevailing fixtures before concluding employment.




- Explore 3–6 month period employment linked to BDI/FFA scales for identified vessels, based on market opportunities.
- Negotiate freight/hire rates and commercial terms with charterers and brokers within the approved authority framework.

2. Chartering Efficiency & Vessel Utilisation
- Minimise commercial off-hire and waiting time between completion of one employment /tender and commencement of the next, and minimise avoidable commercial downtime and loss of earnings.
- Plan vessel repositioning and re-hire opportunities to maximise earning days and fleet utilisation.
- Evaluate options based on recent comparable fixtures for similar tonnage in the relevant region.

3. Voyage Estimation & Commercial Performance
- Prepare voyage estimates before fixing Voyage Charters and assess expected TCE and voyage profitability.
- Prepare voyage actuals on completion and analyse variance against estimates.
- Monitor ve

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