Job purpose

The role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of a fleet of gas vessels, including LNG, LPG/Ammonia, and Ethane carriers. The focus is on operational excellence, ensuring compliance with charter-party obligations, delivering high service standards, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of the vessels.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned vessels for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor daily vessel activities, ensuring operations align with time charter-party requirements and pursue cost optimisation where applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date vessel trading and cargo information.
• Manage the billing process for charter hires and related invoices (e.g., Bunkers, Brokerage, Armguard).
• Build and sustain positive customer relationships.
• Assist with commercial, ship financing, and ship registration-related matters.
• Track vessel movements and respond to all related communications.
• Oversee execution of voyage-related tasks from pre-fixture planning to post-fixture claims and demurrage.
• Ensure voyage orders are properly communicated, executed, and compliant from commercial and legal perspectives.
• Coordinate appointment of agents, port fee arrangements, and approval processes for disbursement accounts.
• Monitor vessel performance and ensure compliance with charter-party requirements.
• Collect and submit necessary Letters of Indemnity (LOIs).
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of vessel-related notices and documentation.
• Assist in compatibility and due diligence studies as needed.
• Maintain and update Q88, Form C, and other standard questionnaires.

Other Duties

• Coordinate with the Insurance Department for deviations, war risk area entries, P&I claims, etc.
• Liaise with security for the deployment and withdrawal of armed guards.
• Arrange for weather routing, pilots, bunker surveyors, and superintendents as required.
• Provide training, supervision, and guidance to Operations Executives.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and contribute to incident response as necessary.
• Support general vessel operations, office administration, and any other tasks as assigned by the company.

Skills & Knowledge:

Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in the shipping industry.
• Supervisory experience
• Experience managing LNG carriers preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong administrative, time management, and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Solid understanding of charter-party clauses and commercial operations.
• Familiarity with voyage documentation and operational reporting.

Communication Skills:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Clear and precise communication with customers and stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven.

Attitude & disposition

• Willingness to be on 24/7 standby, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to think quickly and remain calm when resolving vessel-related issues.
• Resilient under pressure and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Open to occasional travel and after-hours client engagements.
• Displays a professional demeanour and positive, service-oriented attitude.

Purus is an Equal Opportunity Provider.