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 valuable 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 new 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 vess

📌 General Manager (West Bengal)
🏢 APEEJAY SHIPPING
📍 West Bengal