Vessel Operations Officer
Core
Own each port call from proforma disbursement account (PDA) through to final invoice approval for breakbulk, project cargo, car carrier, and RoRo trades.
Role type
Senior IC vessel operations officer (shipping agency)
Builds
Port call execution, cargo operations coordination, and vessel support services for international principals in Australia
Domain
Maritime logistics and shipping agency
Required skills
PDA preparation, port cost estimation, ICS system usage, CargoWise system usage, biosecurity compliance, husbandry agent management, marine incident response, invoice verification, risk management
Preferred skills
Breakbulk cargo knowledge, project cargo knowledge, RoRo cargo knowledge, Australian maritime regulations knowledge, Excel proficiency
Technologies
CargoWise, ICS (Integrated Cargo System)
Responsibilities
Prepare PDAs and obtain port/marine cost estimates; Lodge Impending Arrival Reports in ICS; Create vessels/voyages in CargoWise and appoint agents; Coordinate cargo operations with stevedores and terminals; Provide daily berthing updates; Arrange vessel support services (crew, medical, parts); Manage biosecurity requirements; Manage husbandry agent performance; Identify and manage schedule risks; Run marine incident response process; Verify port invoices and finalize disbursement accounts.
Seniority
Mid-senior, hands-on IC