Our client is an established European trading house operating across the energy and commodities markets and is looking for a Head of Shipping Operations (Oil) to join their team in Singapore. This is a senior opportunity for a commercially minded shipping professional with 10 years of experience across tanker operations, with strong exposure to oil products.
Working closely with trading and commercial teams, you will take ownership of the operational and commercial performance of a tanker fleet, ensuring voyages are executed safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives. The role offers broad exposure across fleet management, voyage execution, bunker optimisation, post-fixture, demurrage and marine risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of owned and time-chartered vessels.
- Oversee voyage execution, cargo operations, vessel performance and fleet utilisation.
- Partner with trading and commercial teams to support efficient execution of oil cargoes.
- Drive bunker, voyage and operational cost optimisation.
- Oversee post-fixture activities, including claims, laytime and demurrage.
- Manage relationships with charterers, oil majors, terminals, agents and maritime service providers.
- Lead operational risk, safety, vetting and regulatory compliance across the fleet.
- Resolve complex operational and commercial issues, including cargo and voyage-related disputes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Marine Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent maritime experience.
- 10 years of commercial tanker operations experience, with exposure to oil products.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end tanker operations and voyage execution.
- Solid knowledge of charter parties, laytime, demurrage, claims and post-fixture processes.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage operational costs and improve financial performance.
- Experience working closely with trading, chartering and other commercial teams.
- Good understanding of tanker vetting, marine safety, sanctions and regulatory requirements.
- Confident decision-maker who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proven leadership capability.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary Package: Receive a salary that reflects your industry experience and capabilities, complemented by performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
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Daphne Ng (EA Reg No: R1980651)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ngyiqi/
Email: daphne.ng@faststream.com
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd
EA Licence No: 09C3403