Chartering Manager (Tankers)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to lead tanker chartering activities, secure profitable vessel employment and develop long-term relationships with charterers, brokers and cargo interests.
The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, negotiate fixtures and optimise fleet earnings while managing commercial exposure. The role requires strong tanker-market knowledge, sound commercial judgement and a proven track record in chartering.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute chartering strategies to maximise vessel utilisation and commercial returns.
Identify cargo opportunities and secure employment for available tanker tonnage.
Negotiate and conclude voyage charters, time charters and Contracts of Affreightment.
Prepare and evaluate voyage estimates, freight proposals and time-charter equivalent returns.
Review and negotiate fixture recaps, Charter Party terms and rider clauses.
Build and maintain relationships with charterers, brokers, traders and cargo owners.
Monitor freight rates, vessel positions, cargo flows and market developments.
Assess counterparties and proposed fixtures in coordination with credit, legal and compliance teams.
Manage vessel positioning, ballast exposure and forward employment commitments.
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure clear fixture handovers and efficient voyage execution.
Monitor voyage profitability and investigate variances against initial estimates.
Support the resolution of demurrage, performance claims and Charter Party disputes.
Develop new accounts and identify opportunities for repeat and long-term business.
Provide management with market intelligence, earnings forecasts and chartering reports.
Mentor junior commercial personnel and support improvements to chartering processes.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in tanker chartering or tanker shipbroking.
Proven track record of negotiating fixtures and securing profitable business.
Strong understanding of tanker markets, freight economics and vessel-employment strategies.
Sound knowledge of Charter Party terms, voyage calculations, laytime and demurrage.
Established relationships with tanker charterers, brokers or cargo interests.
Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
Able to manage market exposure and make timely decisions within approved limits.
Comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with operational teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and chartering or voyage-management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willing to travel and respond to commercial matters outside standard working hours when required.