Career Options

• Lead day-to-day operations of the ship
• Ensure compliance with organisation procedures and industry regulations to ensure the safe operation of ships

• Maritime law covers all activities associated with the carriage of goods or persons by sea.
• Require having a thorough understanding of the maritime laws as laid down in the country in which one practices
• Possess understanding of the various international conventions ratified by states across the globe

• Evaluate the risk faced by potential clients
• Process their applications for insurance coverage
• Address insurance claims

Follow up on the terms of a contract after a deal has been confirmed between shipowners and charterers.

• Ensure that the fixtures adhere to charter party clauses and shipping terms/ practices
• Handle dispute and demurrage claims
• Issue hire/ freight invoices to charterers
• Ensure timely payment of receivables
• Oversee processing of brokering commissions to brokers

• Formulate strategic plans by providing critical input on shipping market developments
• Research and analyse data on the sector
• Identify value chain opportunities

• Shipbrokers: Seek prospective clients and maintain a strong working relationship with existing clients and customers to ensure service standards are adhered to.
• Chartering broker: Acts as an intermediary between charterers and cargo owners, whose key role is to arrange the transport of goods and commodities by sea, and the employment of vessels for that purpose.
• Sales and operations broker: Acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of ships and is responsible for overseeing the sale and purchase of ships on behalf of clients.

• Support the organisation’s chartering operations
• Liaise with shipowners, traders or charterers through a shipbroker to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of cargo
• Addresses issues arising in the pre and post fixture process