Voyage Manager

GeoServe · India

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GeoServe is a service-driven organization committed to delivering integrated commercial management solutions for the maritime industry. Our expertise lies in providing technology-enabled services that empower vessel operators, owners, and managers to optimize every stage of a voyage – from pre-fixture planning to voyage execution and post-fixture analysis.

If you are ready to build your career in voyage operations, your next opportunity starts here at GeoServe.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the pre & post fixture operations of Dry bulk vessels

Task & Responsibilities:

1) Assist the Chartering Department in collating the information required by customers during the pre-fixture negotiations. The information required may include:

• Details of the vessel specifications
• Cargo carrying capabilities
• Performance history of the vessel
• Assessing suitability for the trade & Vessel scheduling
• Cargo hold readiness
• Estimated Voyage Costs
• Port specific information

2) Execution of Voyage:

• Thorough in Voyage planning & voyage orders for Master, including maximizing on cargo intake and bunker requirements etc.
• To liaise and coordinate with Brokers, Charterers, Owners, Agents, Internal departments on efficient & to facilitate execution of the voyage on a 24/7 basis.
• Monitor ships performance at sea.
• Liaising with accounting and preparing summary of outstanding, receivables.
• Ensure collection of all receivables to improve cash flow.
• Contest / defend and negotiate claims.
• Thorough understanding of the voyage Profit & Loss account.

3) Bunkering & Vessel Optimisation:

• To ascertain that the vessel optimizes cargo intakes & to ensure vessel is sufficiently bunkered.
• To coordinate with weather routing services & ensure vessel is following optimal sea route.

4) Internal & External Liaison:

• To negotiate & appoint port agents, plan bunkers stem as per grades permissible to trading areas.
• To bill for freight and other charterers claims and coordinate with post fixture group.
• Post fixture inputs to Claims Coordinators
• Review and approval of Port Disbursement accounts.
• Record keeping and Data Management in company systems

Qualification & Experience:

1. Minimum (5 - 6) years’ experience in commercial operations
2. Seagoing experience in the management position on Dry Bulk vessels.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Strong experience in pre-fixture operations
2. The candidate should be able to work independently & also feel comfortable collaborating & communicating across all levels of the organization.
3. Good at negotiations and communications.
4. Experience in IMOS operating system.
5. Need to be pro-active rather reactive in nature