Case Study: Chartering Manager – Permanent Hire for a Global Vessel Owner/Operator
Job title of Permanent Recruitment: Chartering Manager
Recruitment Type: Permanent Recruitment
Business Type: Vessel Owner/Operator
Location: Singapore
Key Stakeholders: Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Global Head of Human Resources
Faststream Recruitment Representative:Jan Enevold, Lead Consultant and Lorenzo Agatiello, Director - Asia-Pacific
A global tanker owner and operator, with a strong commercial presence in Singapore, approached Faststream to support the recruitment of an experienced Chartering Manager. With a minimum of five years’ experience required, the client needed someone with strong market knowledge, tanker chartering expertise, and the confidence to perform in a high-profile, high-performance team.
Having worked with Faststream for many years, the company engaged our team exclusively after an in-person meeting, confident in our ability to deliver where other approaches had fallen short.
The Challenge
The client is a well-known name in the maritime industry and had already advertised the role across various forums and networks. Despite their visibility and employer brand, they were struggling to find qualified local talent in a competitive hiring market.
The ideal candidate needed to bring a blend of commercial skills, tanker chartering experience, and local availability, all while aligning with the company’s collaborative team culture in Singapore.
The Solution
With full trust from the client, Faststream took on the assignment as a joint effort, not only conducting a market-mapped headhunt but also screening direct applicants already in the client’s pipeline.
Our team managed the entire process end-to-end: screening, shortlisting, preparing candidates for interviews, gathering and sharing feedback, managing client expectations, and ultimately securing a successful hire.
Access to the hiring managers was key to understanding team dynamics and making sure cultural fit was a central part of the process.
Regular communication ensured all stakeholders were aligned throughout, with timely updates and transparent advice on the candidate market.
The Result
The search was completed and the role filled within just one month of project launch.
Key outcomes included:
Rapid shortlist delivered and interviews arranged within weeks
Full end-to-end recruitment management, including direct applicant screening
Role offered and accepted in under 30 days
Strong match for both technical capability and team fit
The successful candidate is now in post and contributing to the commercial success of the team, with a smooth onboarding process facilitated by Faststream’s hands-on support.
Client Testimonial
"Faststream is one of the most experienced recruiters in the maritime industry. They have been responsive to our needs, communicated openly and honestly, and focused on building a strong, long-term partnership. I will gladly recommend them without hesitation."
By combining market insight, speed, and a hands-on approach, Faststream delivered the right hire in record time. Our ability to manage the full process — from search to onboarding — is what makes us the partner of choice for clients who expect results.
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