For our client we are looking for a Ship Operations Manager.
Location: Athens, Greece.
Work type: Full time; work in the office.
Industry: Maritime / Shipping.
The company is an international player in the maritime, shipping industry, operating its own fleet alongside a broad network of shipping and trading relationships across multiple regions. Built on deep, decades-long shipping expertise, the business works with ship owners, charterers, and maritime service providers worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of a fleet of dry bulk carriers.
- Coordinate vessel schedules, voyage planning, and port operations.
- Liaise with shipowners, charterers, brokers, port agents and other contractors to optimize vessel performance, minimize cost and downtime and achieve best financial result from the commercial exploitation of chartered fleet.
- Monitor vessel performance, fuel consumption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Handle voyage instructions, cargo loading plans, freight and hire collection or payments, laytime calculation, bunker supply and execute other aspects of charter party agreements.
- Collaborate with other departments, including chartering, legal, and finance, to achieve company objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in maritime studies or shipping business.
- Proven experience in ship operations management, preferably in the dry bulk sector.
- Sailing experience as vessel’s Master or Chief officer (optional);
- Basic knowledge of legal principles of shipping business, port operations, and chartering practices;
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including both verbal and written fluency in English and Russian;
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems;
- Ability to work with large amount of information and self-learning skills;
- Proficiency in software applications, including MS Office;
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
We offer:
- Official employment;
- Competitive salary;
- Personal growth in a stable and fast-growing company;
- Supportive and friendly team;
- Excellent working environment in our cozy office in Athens.