Senior Chartering Executive

Role Purpose The Senior Chartering Executive is responsible for driving day-to-day chartering activities and maximizing the commercial employment of the chemical tanker fleet within assigned geographic markets. This role focuses on optimizing vessel utilization, negotiating fixtures, and ensuring voyage profitability. The incumbent will act as a key commercial link, managing contract execution (CoAs), maintaining critical market relationships, and identifying spot and period opportunities. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Chartering & Commercial Execution Fleet Employment: Execute the marketing, chartering, and commercial employment of chemical tankers within the assigned region to achieve optimal earnings and utilization. Voyage Economics: Prepare detailed voyage estimations, freight calculations, and commercial proposals to assess the profitability of prospective fixtures. CoA Administration: Overlook the management, timely nominations, and seamless execution of Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs). Market Analysis: Conduct routine market research and monitoring to track chemical cargo movements, competitor activity, freight rate trends, and emerging risks. Performance Monitoring: Monitor vessel schedules and port turnaround times, working proactively to minimize delays and optimize overall voyage margins. Contractual & Risk Management Fixture Documentation: Draft, review, and finalize charter party agreements, ensuring all terms are legally sound and aligned with company risk management standards. Issue Resolution: Identify and proactively resolve potential contractual disputes or ambiguities, coordinating closely with legal and claims teams regarding demurrage or performance claims. Digital Systems: Maintain accurate and timely updates in the commercial chartering software to ensure data-driven decision-making and reporting. Commercial Support: Assist management with data gathering and analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and commercial strategy reviews. Key …