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Job Description

Are you an experienced chartering professional looking for your next challenge? Do you want to join a forward-thinking ship-owning/operating company?

Faststream is recruiting for a Senior Chartering Specialist for a well-known international ship-owning/operating company.

You will be joining a tight-knit team in the London office, where you’ll leverage your industry connections to charter vessels and manage the entire vessel lifecycle from pre-fixture to post-fixture. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to negotiate and manage your desk like it’s your own business, benefiting both yourself and the company.

Role Overview
  • Charter vessels and manage the vessel lifecycle from pre-fixture to post-fixture.
  • Negotiate and manage your desk autonomously.
Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with suppliers, conduct market screenings, and issue market inquiries.
  • Conduct commercial assessments and present bid summaries.
  • Support technical evaluations and manage contract negotiations.
  • Handle post-award activities and communicate contractual obligations.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
What You Need to Bring
  • Proven experience with BIMCO charter parties, especially Supply Time, Heavycon, Bargehire, and GENCON.
  • Strong contracting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Degree in Maritime Business or Maritime Law.
If you have a background in chartering, ship operations, and laytime/claims, along with an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to see the business succeed, we want to hear from you.

If this sounds like the next role for you, please get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more. Likewise, if the position isn't quite right for you but you know of anyone who may be interested, please don't hesitate to pass on my details.