Voyage Manager I at Bahri — United Arab Emirates

About The Role

Ensure safe and cost-efficient ship operation for assigned vessels. Analyse operations and take initiative to improve vessel performance and ensure best practices.

Voyage Management	Monitor voyage progress and KPIs of assigned vessels and ensure safe and cost-efficient ship operation. Handle voyage orders, vessel scheduling, all vessel documentation. Liaise with masters and agents, demurrage claims and process day to day operational duties. Take initiative to improve vessel performance and ensure best practices. Follow up on freight collection and control voyage related expenses. Advise on operational matters when negotiating cargo contracts as well as spot fixtures.
Schedule Management	Manage timely scheduling and accurate berth information for departure and arrival. Monitor voyage progress and KPI’s of vessels. Execute logistics of voyage operations undertaken by vessels.
Voyage Management	Monitor voyage progress and KPIs of vessels either for spot-in or spot-out. Coordinate with customer in relation to assigned ships. Appoint and liaise with port agents in relation to assigned ships to ensure smooth operational turnaround.
Scheduling and coordination	Provide scheduling with the timeliest and accurate berth information. Ensure agency services are procured prior to vessels arrival in port. Procure and coordinate deliveries to the vessels in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Proactively communicate with chartering personnel, ship managers, vessel management and Port Agents.
Compliance	Proactively monitor assigned vessels vetting status. Ensure vessel compliance with voyage orders and charter party obligations. Update system with accurate operational information (port timings cargo nominations, cargo loaded).
Agent and service provider management	Monitor performance of agents and other service providers. Liaise agents and service providers to resolve any operational problems. Develop and maintain good customer relations and service providers.

Technical Diploma or Diploma in Transportation/Logistics/Maritime Studies or commercially related shipping subjects or equivalent.
8-10 years’ experience in Commercial Shipping in Marine Field.