Senior Operations (Dry Bulk) & Cargo Performance Supervisor - Dubai
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About the Role
A leading dry bulk shipping company in Dubai seeks a Senior Operations & Cargo Performance Supervisor. Ideal for former Chief Officer or senior seagoing professional transitioning to shore-based role.
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Responsibilities
- Review Bills of Lading (B/Ls) and supporting cargo documentation.
- Validate B/L terms, clauses and identify discrepancies.
- Assess implications relating to LOIs, cargo claims and documentary risk.
- Coordinate with Masters, agents and charterers on cargo documentation matters.
- Ensure operational documentation aligns with Charter Party terms and identify potential claim exposures.
- Review and assess cargo stowage plans.
- Evaluate cargo compatibility, loading/discharging sequences and operational limitations.
- Provide technical guidance to Masters and Operations teams on cargo related matters.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cargo handling and stowage.
- Monitor vessel performance, including speed, fuel consumption and weather impact.
- Analyse performance deviations and prepare reports.
- Support the management of performance related claims.
Requirements
- Previous seagoing experience as Chief Officer, Master Mariner or equivalent senior deck officer within the dry bulk sector
- Strong shore based experience in day to day dry bulk vessel operations, including voyage execution and voyage instructions
- Experience within a ship owning or ship operating company is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of cargo operations, Bills of Lading and Charter Party implications
- Sound knowledge of vessel performance monitoring and voyage optimisation
- Ability to work effectively across Commercial, Operations and Technical teams
- Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving abilities
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Role Overview
- A leading and growing dry bulk shipping company is seeking an experienced Senior Operations & Cargo Performance Supervisor to join its commercial operations team in Dubai.
- Excellent opportunity for a former Chief Officer or senior seagoing professional looking to transition into a shore based operational role.
- Working closely with Commercial and Operations teams, providing technical oversight across cargo operations, vessel performance and operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Review Bills of Lading (B/Ls) and supporting cargo documentation.
- Validate B/L terms, clauses and identify discrepancies.
- Assess implications relating to LOIs, cargo claims and documentary risk.
- Coordinate with Masters, agents and charterers on cargo documentation matters.
- Ensure operational documentation aligns with Charter Party terms and identify potential claim exposures.
- Review and assess cargo stowage plans.
- Evaluate cargo compatibility, loading/discharging sequences and operational limitations.
- Provide technical guidance to Masters and Operations teams on cargo related matters.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cargo handling and stowage.
- Monitor vessel performance, including speed, fuel consumption and weather impact.
- Analyse performance deviations and prepare reports.
- Support the management of performance related claims.
Candidate Profile
- Previous seagoing experience as Chief Officer, Master Mariner or equivalent senior deck officer within the dry bulk sector.
- Strong shore based experience in day to day dry bulk vessel operations, including voyage execution and voyage instructions.
- Experience within a ship owning or ship operating company is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of cargo operations, Bills of Lading and Charter Party implications.
- Sound knowledge of vessel performance monitoring and voyage optimisation.
- Ability to work effectively across Commercial, Operations and Technical teams.
- Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving abilities.
Key Competencies
- Practical operational judgement.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding documentation.
- Strong commercial awareness and risk management mindset.
- Ability to work independently and confidently make operational decisions.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and shipping software systems.
Additional Information
- This is not an Operations Manager position; suited to a highly experienced dry bulk operations professional who can act as a senior operational coordinator and technical advisor.
- Candidates with experience in ship owning or ship operating environments will be particularly well suited.
- Candidates based in India or with experience working closely with Indian operational teams are encouraged to apply.
- Recruitment process underway; successful candidate expected to join between August and September.
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