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Ships Operator Role & Responsibilities

The Ships Operator is a technical management position responsible for ensuring all technical tasks related to vessel operation are performed according to company procedures. As Ships Operator, an individual could be employed directly by the ship owning company or a third party contractor and would be responsible for providing technical support across various operational areas including crew management, logistics, and vessel maintenance. Key responsibilities include overseeing vessel voyages, coordinating daily activities, managing payments and settlements, assisting with commercial analysis and reports, and liaising with charterers and owners on inspections. Ideal candidates hold qualifications like a nautical sciences degree and 2nd Mate's certificate, along with significant experience in the role and strong communication, leadership, analytical, and computer skills.

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Ships Operator Role & Responsibilities

The Ships Operator is a technical management position responsible for ensuring all technical tasks related to vessel operation are performed according to company procedures. As Ships Operator, an individual could be employed directly by the ship owning company or a third party contractor and would be responsible for providing technical support across various operational areas including crew management, logistics, and vessel maintenance. Key responsibilities include overseeing vessel voyages, coordinating daily activities, managing payments and settlements, assisting with commercial analysis and reports, and liaising with charterers and owners on inspections. Ideal candidates hold qualifications like a nautical sciences degree and 2nd Mate's certificate, along with significant experience in the role and strong communication, leadership, analytical, and computer skills.

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Ships Operator

The Ships Operator is a technical management position within a shipping company. The role of the Ships
Operator is to ensure that all technical tasks in relation to the operation of a vessel are performed in
accordance with the company’s procedures.

As a Ships Operator, you could be employed by the actual ship owning company, or you may be
employed by a company who contracts out this technical role to the shipping owner. A Ships Operator job
is a very responsible position and you are often called upon to provide technical support within other
areas of ship operations such as crew management, logistics related to operations, service and
maintenance of the vessel.

What does a Ships Operator job description include?


 The Ships Operator is in charge of a vessel or fleet of vessels and is involved with tasks such as
post fixture, bunker intakes, crew management and agency appointments.
 You will be required to prepare vessel position updates and then forwarding on.
 The Ships Operator is responsible for ensuring the vessel’s voyage is performed efficiently and
ensuring costs are kept to a minimum.
 You will also be required to arrange and manage any advance payments from charterers and
final settlements when the voyage is complete.
 The Ships Operator is expected to coordinate the day-to-day operational activities, liaising with
any external agents and Marine Technical Superintendents etc to ensure efficient commercial
operation.
 You will be expected to coordinate shipping requirements under Contracts of Affreightment. This
will require identifying commercial opportunities. The Ships Operator is also required to assist
with any commercial analysis, preparation of company operational and annual reports and Lay
Time and Off-hire statements on completion of each voyage.
 The Ships Operator liaises with Charterers and Owners with respect to vetting inspections in
relation to ports to be visited.

Key skills and qualifications of a Ships Operator:


 You will be expected to hold a degree or diploma in Nautical Sciences. You will also be required
to hold a 2nd Mates FG MMD, 2nd Mates Certificate of Competency and other sailing
qualifications as required by the employer.
 As a Ships Operator you will be required to have significant experience in this role, some
employers may be specific in their needs.
 A Ships Operator must be a good communicator and have leadership/management skills.
 The ability to make decisions under pressure as well as demonstrate excellent reasoning and
analytical skills is essential.
 You will be required to be able to operate industry standard computerised systems.

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