Junior Vessel Operations Officer

About the role

Royal Ocean Marine Enterprise (ROME), a Singapore-headquartered executive search firm, is recruiting on behalf of a local Singapore shipping company for an entry-level vessels operations position. The role covers voyage execution, demurrage and claims handling, and liaison with shipowners and charterers. It is open only to Singaporeans or Singapore residents who do not need a work pass, and carries an entry-level salary package.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily vessel movements, itinerary updates, cargo operations and weather delays to ensure smooth voyage execution.
• Review and cross-check voyage instructions, stowage plans and port log activities against agreed commercial and operational terms.
• Assist with laytime and demurrage calculations, analyse Statements of Fact (SOF) and prepare formal claim submissions.
• Follow up on and resolve demurrage and other operational claims with Shipowners and Charterers.
• Maintain clear communication with Shipowners, Charterers and other counterparties on schedules and operational matters, and act as a reliable operational contact.
• Provide operational feedback to the chartering desk and advise on potential issues and bottlenecks.
• Maintain operational database records, vessel performance metrics and fixture logs.

Required profile

• Singaporean or Singapore resident only; open only to those who do not need a work pass.
• Prior experience in post-fixture shipping operations is preferred; candidates with a strong foundational background in shipping or logistics will also be considered.
• Experience in marine, shipping agencies or maritime education may be considered.
• Good written and spoken English, able to communicate confidently across professional levels.
• Independent, self-motivated and detail-oriented, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to handle urgent operational matters outside standard office hours when required.