The posting
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to lead tanker chartering activities, secure profitable vessel employment and develop long-term relationships with charterers, brokers and cargo interests.
The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, negotiate fixtures and optimise fleet earnings while managing commercial exposure. The role requires strong tanker-market knowledge, sound commercial judgement and a proven track record in chartering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute chartering strategies to maximise vessel utilisation and commercial returns.
- Identify cargo opportunities and secure employment for available tanker tonnage.
- Negotiate and conclude voyage charters, time charters and Contracts of Affreightment.
- Prepare and evaluate voyage estimates, freight proposals and time-charter equivalent returns.
- Review and negotiate fixture recaps, Charter Party terms and rider clauses.
- Build and maintain relationships with charterers, brokers, traders and cargo owners.
- Monitor freight rates, vessel positions, cargo flows and market developments.
- Assess counterparties and proposed fixtures in coordination with credit, legal and compliance teams.
- Manage vessel positioning, ballast exposure and forward employment commitments.
- Coordinate with operations teams to ensure clear fixture handovers and efficient voyage execution.
- Monitor voyage profitability and investigate variances against initial estimates.
- Support the resolution of demurrage, performance claims and Charter Party disputes.
- Develop new accounts and identify opportunities for repeat and long-term business.
- Provide management with market intelligence, earnings forecasts and chartering reports.
- Mentor junior commercial personnel and support improvements to chartering processes.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in tanker chartering or tanker shipbroking.
- Proven track record of negotiating fixtures and securing profitable business.
- Strong understanding of tanker markets, freight economics and vessel-employment strategies.
- Sound knowledge of Charter Party terms, voyage calculations, laytime and demurrage.
- Established relationships with tanker charterers, brokers or cargo interests.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
- Able to manage market exposure and make timely decisions within approved limits.
- Comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with operational teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and chartering or voyage-management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willing to travel and respond to commercial matters outside standard working hours when required.



