Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION – GENERAL MANAGER - CHARTERING
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nDry Bulk Shipping
nReporting To: CEO
nExperience: 10–15 Years
nPreferred 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.
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nRole Purpose
nTo 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.
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nKey Responsibilities
n1. Chartering & Revenue
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- Identify and secure suitable employment for Dry Bulk vessels through Tenders, Voyage Charter and Time Charter opportunities.n
- 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.n
- Evaluate market conditions, vessel positioning,



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

n2. Chartering Efficiency & Vessel Utilisation
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- 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.n
- Plan vessel repositioning and re-hire opportunities to maximise earning days and fleet utilisation.n
- Evaluate options based on recent comparable fixtures for similar tonnage in the relevant region.n

n3. Voyage Estimation & Commercial Performance
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- Prepare voyage estimates before fixing Voyage Charters and assess expected TCE and voyage profitability.n
- Prepare

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