vessel operations coordinator

Description

Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels' transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necessary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels' maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of cargo principles of cargo stowage vessel traffic services maritime law International Maritime Organisation conventions physical parts of the vessel types of maritime vessels

Practical Skills

consider constraints in maritime shipping inspect maritime operations advise on tanker operations supervise loading of cargo maintain vessel inventory conduct on board safety inspections ensure incident free execution of voyages consider time zones in execution of work apply regulations on cargo transport operations supervise unloading of cargo match vessels to shipping routes establish draft annual schedules for vessels assess vessel capability manage vessel fleet negotiate prices for transport of cargo plan procedures for cargo operations develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping advise on maritime regulations manage vessel deck operations coordinate the itineraries of vessels calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel adjust priorities use microsoft office give instructions to staff manage the lightering operation manage staff write emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goods have computer literacy act reliably use maritime English work in a water transport team use different communication channels