About this role
Why Join Milaha?
By continuously challenging the status quo, Milaha today is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services.
Milaha is a genuinely diverse company in respect of its offering portfolio and, most importantly, our dedicated colleagues. Although we come from different backgrounds and cultures, our values are what we have in common and keep us connected.
The role is responsible for post-fixture vessel operations and commercial coordination for tanker vessels, ensuring smooth execution of charter-party requirements from pre-fixture through voyage completion. Key duties include coordinating with charterers, Masters, agents, and P&I clubs; arranging bunkers, port funds, surveys, and vessel clearances; monitoring cargo operations, vessel performance, laytime and hire; preparing invoices and voyage documentation; and supporting commercial contracts, tenders, claims, and disputes.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Support on Pre Fixture activities, Timely completion of required questionnaires and other vessel clearance related matters • Liaise with Charterers on Cargo and Vessel preparation requirements • Highlighting main Charter Party terms and communicating it with the Master • Monitoring, discussing and reviewing Charterer's instructions to Master • Appointing Agents, liaising with the Charterers, Ship's Agents and all concerned parties • Arranging bunkers, port funds and all necessities as required under the Charter Party • Preparing laytime calculations and hire statements • Monitoring vessel's cargo operations and speed and consumption performance • Arranging and coordinating pre-loading surveys with respective PNI clubs • Assist in handling FD&D claims, speed claims and/or any other disputes with the Charterers • Maintaining proper filing for the Chartering & Operations Department • Assist in Commercial contract and tendering • Raise Freight invoice/ Hire invoice • Maintain records of all correspondence of commercial matters such as voyage instruction and payment • Maintain Vessel Position list • Record keeping of all voyages and documents • Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards • Work safely at all times, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the workplace • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Education & Professional Qualification: - Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Shipping, logistics, Maritime etc.
Professional Experience: - 3 - 5 Years of experience as a Post Fixture Operative voyage planning on tankers Or - 5 years Sailing Experience on Tankers with good commercial skills - Strong organisational skills and the ability to file correspondence.
Geographic Experience: - Middle East experience is preferred
Computer Skills: - Microsoft office; applications associated with the shipping industry will be an added advantage.
Language Skills: - Must have excellent English Skills
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge: - Shipping industry experience