Company Profile

Hanseatic Chartering Ltd (HCL), established in 1976 provides shipowners with tailor-made solutions in the fields of Commercial Management, Chartering and Sale & Purchase. Part of the Bernhard Schulte Group, an integrated maritime solutions leader with more than 130 years of experience in the shipping industry, HCL managers a fleet of over 100 vessels.

Job Objective

Assist in the efficient operation of the assigned vessels through various functional activities and ensuring the day to day operation of the assigned vessels are running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•  Provide support with the employment of the vessels; provide requested information during negotiations, review recap, CP terms and provide comments.

• Commercial operations and post fixture chartering.

• Liaise with Masters, Charterers / Brokers, Managers and Owners on Commercial / operational matters.

• Provide Masters with Voyage instructions.

• Arrange bunkers and appointment of Agents.

• Handle cargo claims and commercial / Charter party disputes.

• Monitor vessels in port and ensure quick turnaround and review cargo documents including Bills of Lading. Follow up on the vessel position and assist the Master to comply with the C/P requirements on Commercial / Operational matters.

• Monitor the vessel’s performance.

• Participate in the development of the holds cleaning plan for the assigned vessels and monitor its execution in order to identify compliance of operations according to time schedule and quality of deliverables.

• Review all necessary vessel inspection reports, quarterly financial reports and documentation concerning vessel performance and operational issues.  

• Invoicing and timely recovery of charter hire / freight / demurrage, etc.

Ideal Candidate’s Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

• Bachelor in Shipping / Maritime studies or related field. 

Work Experience

• Previous work experience within a maritime service company or in a similar position will be considered as an advantage.

Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of port procedures and processes.

• Knowledge of local and international Customs regulation.

• Strong project and time management skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

• Very good people management skills.

• Fluency in English .

• PC literacy with excellent command of the Microsoft Office package.

If you are interested in being considered for this position please send your CV to [email protected] , by Friday, 29th May 2020, with a cover letter, explaining the reasons you would be suited to this position.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.