Senior Voyage Manager

The Senior Voyage Manager is responsible for delivering efficient and commercially optimized post-fixture operations. The role acts as the primary operational point of contact for assigned customers and works closely with vessel Masters, agents, terminals, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective voyage execution while maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for assigned customers and provide timely operational updates.

• Coordinate with vessel Masters, charterers, agents, terminals, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth voyage execution.

• Conduct passage planning reviews, voyage routing assessments, ETA studies, voyage monitoring, and performance tracking.

• Identify opportunities to improve vessel utilization, operational efficiency, and voyage performance.

• Manage agency appointments, port call planning, towage nominations, canal scheduling, and transit coordination.

• Manage bunker planning, bunker studies, and fuel consumption analysis.

• Perform freight and demurrage calculations, voyage performance reviews, and under-performance analysis.

• Conduct FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS calculations and support regulatory compliance activities.

• Monitor LPG market developments, freight trends, and operational impacts.

• Drive operational savings and revenue protection initiatives.

• Manage cargo grade changes and associated operational planning.

• Prepare customer reports and maintain accurate operational documentation.

• Coordinate invoicing and voyage accounting requirements with relevant stakeholders.

• Mentor and support junior team members.

• Drive growth of Voyage Management Services through value-added solutions.

• Lead customer retention initiatives and support new business opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Nautical Science, or a related discipline.

• 4+ years of experience in voyage management, vessel operations, commercial shipping, or related maritime roles.

• Strong understanding of charter parties, voyage optimization, bunker planning, freight and demurrage calculations.

• Proven experience managing customer relationships and delivering value-added solutions.

• Proficiency in IMOS, Sedna, ZeroNorth, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong commercial acumen, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to drive operational improvements, customer value creation, and business growth initiatives.

• Previous sailing experience on LPG, LNG, or oil tankers will be an advantage.