Operations Manager – PCTC

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Reporting to: General Fleet Manager – Operations

Contract type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: London (Office based 5 days per week)

Overview of role

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the day-to-day operational activities of a fleet of assigned vessels in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner, to ensure that Owners and Charterers expectations are met. Whilst actively promoting the company's safety culture and standards aboard the vessels.

Responsibilities and primary deliverables

Operations

  • Ensure that all voyages are conducted with the primary regard to the safety of crew, vessel and protection of the environment.
  • Minimise the operational costs and controlling vessels'performance to ensure overall performance of the voyages are in line with Owners and Charterers expectations.
  • Within the required timescales, provide the Master with all required information, including but not limited too, CP terms, sailing instructions and expert guidance.
  • Ensure Charterers adequately plan bunker supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Checking hire invoices on a regular basis and upon delivery/redelivery to Charterers.
  • Negotiating Agency fees and appointing agents as necessary.
  • Ensure all parties are continually updated on voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
  • Co-ordinate all the other departments in the organisation to ensure the vessels are run as efficiently as possible.
  • Checking and approving cargo documentation of required.
  • Monitoring voyage reports with a view to CII performance, EU ETS and FuelEU.
  • Attending ships as required.

Emergency Response Procedures

  • Assist as part of emergency / crisis management team and make appropriate requirements.

Marine Compliance

  • Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practice and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly.

File / Report Management

  • File and maintain all voyage correspondence.
  • Assist with the commercial analysis, preparation of company operational and annual reports, and Off-hire statements on a periodical basis.

Communication

  • Promptly and professionally respond to incoming messages.
  • Recognised as an expert advisor on all operational matters and to maintain open communication with all departments, offices, vessels, and contacts.
  • Ensure all communication is timely, clear, concise, and accurate.

Skills profile

  • Ex sea-going officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on PCTC.
  • You hold a degree in Shipping Operations, Masters Certificate or equivalent.
  • Previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of PCTC's.
  • Knowledge of dual fuel systems would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPI's, key ports and voyage routes.
  • Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
  • Proven record of commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
  • You have a strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines. A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well is a requirement for this role.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: London
Job Description:

Reporting to: General Fleet Manager – Operations

Contract type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: London (Office based 5 days per week)

Overview of role

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the day-to-day operational activities of a fleet of assigned vessels in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner, to ensure that Owners and Charterers expectations are met. Whilst actively promoting the company’s safety culture and standards aboard the vessels.

Responsibilities and primary deliverables

Operations

  • Ensure that all voyages are conducted with the primary regard to the safety of crew, vessel and protection of the environment.
  • Minimise the operational costs and controlling vessels’performance to ensure overall performance of the voyages are in line with Owners and Charterers expectations.
  • Within the required timescales, provide the Master with all required information, including but not limited too, CP terms, sailing instructions and expert guidance.
  • Ensure Charterers adequately plan bunker supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Checking hire invoices on a regular basis and upon delivery/redelivery to Charterers.
  • Negotiating Agency fees and appointing agents as necessary.
  • Ensure all parties are continually updated on voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
  • Co-ordinate all the other departments in the organisation to ensure the vessels are run as efficiently as possible.
  • Checking and approving cargo documentation of required.
  • Monitoring voyage reports with a view to CII performance, EU ETS and FuelEU.
  • Attending ships as required.

Emergency Response Procedures

  • Assist as part of emergency / crisis management team and make appropriate requirements.

Marine Compliance

  • Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practice and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly.

File / Report Management

  • File and maintain all voyage correspondence.
  • Assist with the commercial analysis, preparation of company operational and annual reports, and Off-hire statements on a periodical basis.

Communication

  • Promptly and professionally respond to incoming messages.
  • Recognised as an expert advisor on all operational matters and to maintain open communication with all departments, offices, vessels, and contacts.
  • Ensure all communication is timely, clear, concise, and accurate.

Skills profile

  • Ex sea-going officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on PCTC.
  • You hold a degree in Shipping Operations, Masters Certificate or equivalent.
  • Previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of PCTC’s.
  • Knowledge of dual fuel systems would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPI’s, key ports and voyage routes.
  • Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
  • Proven record of commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
  • You have a strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines. A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well is a requirement for this role.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026