Be the primary point of contact for the Master of the vessel ensuring that a close, cooperative bond is built on trust and mutual respect. Provide support, guidance and direction as needed.
Liaise with Charterers, review their instructions and issue voyage specific instructions to ships as required.
Appoint and liaise with port agents, plan, and monitor port operations to result in effective port turn around.
Ensure stowage plans are optimised to maximise intakes in the most economic fashion.
File/Follow up on all voyage related matters from Charterers.
Monitor day to day performance of the vessel in compliance with CP, including Speed performance and bunker consumption and promote weather routing and route optimisation (SECA zones etc).
Daily update of vessel schedule to Charterers.
Be responsible for commercial documentation such as B/Ls and LOIs.