Marine Operations Manager

Location
Virginia Beach
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Main Purpose of the Role:

Planning and supervising all vessel activities within the area, subject to line proforma

Major Areas of Responsiblity:

  • Issuing and updating Coastal Schedule under BU approval
  • Managing all facets of coastal voyage within the region
  • Coordinating all Port Ops activities within the region, in effective and cost-efficient way.
  • Assessing different Ops alternatives upon deviation from Coastal Schedule.
  • Coordinating Panama Canal crossings and securing appointments for vessel crossings.

Main Tasks:

  • Communicate Coastal Schedule to relevant Stakeholders
  • Address operational issues raised by local offices
  • Liaise with partner lines on joint services and slot charter
  • Coordinate operations with Managers facing stevedores to reduce dead time
  • Secure berthing windows in region according to line requirements
  • Design and distribute initial Coastal Schedule based on voyage Proforma
  • Monitor vessel’s voyage execution within region
  • Communicate sailing instructions to vessel within region
  • Proactively inform all relevant parties and manage information flow regarding vessel schedule and vessel related operations at terminals
  • Instruct Local Offices to coordinate port/terminal activities:
  • Vessel related port activities (Pilots, Tugs, Lines, anchoring)
  • Cargo related activities (gangs – incl. special cargo)
  • Ensure effective and cost efficient port Ops within the Area
  • Update Coastal Schedule, following changes from exception handling, including securing new berthing windows and required resources

Requirements

  • Academic education: Maritime Degree
  • Maritime operational experience (Agency, Terminal Ops)
  • Experience: 7-10 yrs in Shipping Industry
  • Working knowledge of containerized supply chain
  • High level of Excel competency

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