Job Purpose
The Chartering Specialist is responsible for maximizing fleet utilization and revenue through the effective marketing and chartering of company-owned offshore assets. The role identifies charter opportunities, develops commercial proposals, negotiates charter agreements, and coordinates closely with BD / Tendering , Operations, Finance, and Contracts teams to ensure successful project execution while achieving the division's commercial and financial objectives.
About the Maritime Cluster
AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering everything you need on the seas.
Responsibilities
Chartering & Business Development
- Identify and pursue spot, short-term, and long-term charter opportunities across target markets.
- Maximize fleet utilization and daily charter revenue through proactive marketing of available assets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with charterers, brokers, vessel owners, and strategic partners.
- Monitor vessel availability, market trends, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
- Prepare and submit commercial offers in accordance with company approval processes.
- Participate in commercial negotiations to secure profitable charter agreements.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Support commercial structuring of charter proposals to optimize profitability and competitiveness.
- Prepare pricing models, cost estimates, utilization scenarios, and financial evaluations for charter opportunities.
- Analyze mobilization costs, operating expenses, and commercial risks during bid preparation.
- Support revenue forecasting and contribute to budget planning for chartering activities.
- Ensure charter opportunities are aligned with approved commercial strategies and financial targets.
Revenue & Financial Administration
- Coordinate timely issuance of invoices in accordance with charter party terms.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with customers to ensure timely payments.
- Coordinate with Finance regarding billing discrepancies, credit exposure, and payment status.
- Assist in commercial reporting including revenue tracking, vessel utilization, backlog, and forecast updates.
- Ensure commercial documentation supports accurate financial reporting.
Operational Coordination
- Coordinate closely with Operations to ensure smooth vessel mobilization and project execution.
- Monitor charter commencement, vessel delivery, redelivery, and operational milestones.
- Ensure commercial commitments are effectively communicated to operational teams.
- Support resolution of operational issues affecting charter performance.
- Participate in project handover meetings between Commercial and Operations.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with BD / Tendering, Contracts, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across all chartering activities.
- Support preparation of management reports and chartering performance updates.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders throughout the charter life cycle.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with company policies, commercial governance, and delegated authority limits.
- Maintain accurate chartering records and commercial databases.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of chartering processes and commercial procedures.
- Ensure chartering activities comply with contractual, legal, HSE, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, Marine Engineering, or a related field
- 4-6 years of experience in offshore vessel chartering or maritime commercial operations
- Excellent English communication skills.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV, MPSV, DSV, Crew Boats, etc.).
- Experience in charter party negotiations and offshore commercial contracts.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial financial modelling.
