Dry Bulk Operator

About the role

The Dry Bulk Operator will be assigned a group of vessels and will assume full operational supervision of those ships on a daily basis, acting as the main liaison between the fleet and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key communication link between vessels, charterers, technical managers, and internal teams.
• Support commercial operations in line with charterparty requirements.
• Monitor voyages, vessel schedules, and port and at‑sea performance.
• Oversee cargo‑hold cleaning operations and assess hold suitability for intended cargo.
• Check cargo planning and review stowage plans.
• Manage documentation related to Bills of Lading and Letters of Indemnity.
• Support Masters on commercial and operational matters.
• Liaise with surveyors, external consultants, weather‑routing services, and other parties as required.
• Maintain voyage records and operational files.

Required profile

• University degree in Maritime Studies or relevant discipline, or Master’s/Chief Officer’s License with relevant seagoing experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a vessel operator with dry‑bulk carriers.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• IT literate, especially in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant systems such as Danaos.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Initiative and independence.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Danaos system