Tanker Operations Associate/ Executive (Global MNC, Central SG), Singapore

Nova Group – Leading Shipping Company since 2008
Operating in Singapore since 2008, the Nova Carriers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd is a leading shipping company, committed to providing customer-oriented service and operational excellence. Supported by a strong customer base in the region's resource-based industries, Nova has been steadily expanding fleet size and growing rapidly to meet the customers' needs. Nova transports a variety of cargo including woodchips, pulp and paper, crude and refined palm oil.
Nova Carriers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd manages and operates a fleet of 5 chemical tankers and 18 woodchip/pulp carriers. Our woodchip/pulp carriers are technically managed by Orion Ship Management, while the tankers are technically managed by V Ships.
Corporate Webpage: Areas of Responsibility: Responsible for the optimal operations of all vessels (Owned / Chartered in) of the Group. Monitor vessels' movements/ETAs and update/send forecast of vessel daily plus forecast of freight payments. To prepare/disseminate voyage orders and monitor the progress of vessel/voyages. To optimize cargo loadable, check stowage for single or multi grades cargoes and any restrictions for load and discharge ports. Agency fee negotiation / appointment / scrutinize & timely arrange remittance for port disbursement advance & final port disbursements. Liaise with agents and terminals to ensure vessels meet the port requirement and restrictions and optimize vessels' quick turnaround in port. Ensure timely arrangement of freight payment preparation and issuance of corresponding invoice. Check and ensure all Bill of Lading / LOIs are correctly drafted and issued. Monitor the status of L/Cs and ensure Receivers' LOI are duly secured prior to issuance of LOIs to vessel owners for release of cargo without Original BL. Assist traders to collate / update port info and data to facilitate planning of cargo schedule/shipments. Able to perform post fixture calculations for the shipments. Familiar with Shipnet / IMOS or other electronic voyage management system. To monitor vessel bunker requirement / negotiate and stem bunker as required. Monitor performance of all vessels, including TC vessel and performance claims. Build good working rapport and network with all destination port authority etc. Any ad-hoc duties as and when assigned.
Job Requirements: Degree and/ or Diploma in Shipping / Logistics Studies, Commerce or its equivalent Related experience in the shipping industry. (Palm Oil / Tankers experiences preferred) Possess good working knowledge in shipping operations Possess problem solving skills Possess good business and numerical acumen with leadership & communication skills. Results-oriented and performance driven
Other Information: Permanent Position 5 days work week Tanjong Pagar MRT Station