Monitor updates and propose improvements in safety, security and commercial effectiveness and voyage efficiency to assigned vessels.
Commercial support to vessels
Provide commercial and operational support to assigned vessel for the effective fulfilment of voyage and cargo requirements including but not limited to guidance on change of grade procedures.
Handle owners or charterers operational inquiries, complaints and grievance redressal as required.
Provide guidance to vessel as vessel approaches port limitation hazards, navigation risks, cargo related hazards, high risk area, threat of smuggling and drug trafficking.
Operational safety
Monitor that all vessels possess the required statutory certification for safe operations. Based on Class, Port State Control and Flag State requirements, maritime legislation, and operational standards of both BSM and vessels’ owners.
Identify risk conditions and circumstances in a timely manner and provide support and guidance to Technical Superintendents and Masters to mitigate risks.
Marine inspections
Support Master with pre-vetting preparation, including internal SIRE inspection and risk assessment.
Support Master during vetting and third-party audits and inspections including SIRE, CDI, FSI, PSC.
Review of SMS safety related documentation.
Provide guidance on standards and policies contributing towards safety regulations and environmental protection.
Purchasing activities
Provide guidance to Technical Officers when and if required.
Reporting
Create reports and upon approval, submit them to ship owners, BSM clients and management.
Post fixture services
Handle cargo claims in liaison with P&I / Insurance and deal with commercial disputes such as off-hire when required.
Management of resources
Carry out interviews and briefings as required for senior ship staff.
Prepare Crew’s performance appraisals and provide during sailing visits.
Identify training needs and provide on board training to ship staff during ship visits.
Skills
Education & Work Experience:
Master / Senior officer’s Certificate of Competency.
Any shore experience at a shipmanagement company will count as additional qualification.
Onboard experience from 2nd officer and above up to Chief officer rank.
Job Specific Skills:
Experience in LPG cargo handling and grade change over.
IGF code good knowledge
Knowledge of Quality Standards, environmental and safety standards.
Knowledge of Legislation concerning Quality and Safety.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in customer management.
Knowledge of the local/regional maritime market conditions.
