Our deep knowledge of the business and expertise enables us to address specific client requirements associated with several disciplines in the maritime business, including Shipping Operations and Post-Fixture.
Vessel Operations
| Ø | Monitor and handle all operation and documentation requirements for the spot and/or period fleet. |
| Ø | Maintain continuous updating of the vessels’ operational records, files and databases. |
| Ø | Process and ensure compliance with CP and/or TCP requirements and company procedures and that all relevant operational information is communicated among parties under the contract. |
| Ø | Monitor and record all details of voyage performance including off-hire, stoppages, delays and other details for the vessels’ performance reports. |
| Ø | Liaise with the commercial department concerning any information requirements, requests, questionnaires, certification, invoicing (freight, hire and commissions) and scheduling of vessels, if required. |
| Ø | Plans voyages of assigned vessels including cargoes, fuel management, agency nominations and operational considerations. |
| Ø | Day-to-day communications with Masters on board the vessels. |
| Ø | Prepares voyage economics as necessary to support decisions. |
| Ø | Issues orders to vessels, brokers or direct to owners as appropriate giving full instructions and all pertinent information. |
| Ø | Administrates voyages with respect to the terms and conditions of the governing charter party. Initiates claims for cargo, vessel and commercial claims. |
Port Operations
| Ø | Maintain close communication and cooperation with owners/charterers, being on top of port congestion, change of rotation and/or cargo stows, port line-ups, etc. |
| Ø | Ensure smooth loading/discharging operations; expedited vessels in port; liaised with port agents and authorities; and coordinated with owners/charterers to ensure win-win outcomes. |
| Ø | Ensure that all cargo and stability information is available, paying particular attention to the allowed max drafts and load-line requirements that will be encountered on the route. |
| Ø | Ensure compliance with contractual specifications for the quantity and quality of the Hydrocarbons; and compliance with standards, agreements and good practices throughout the loading and discharging operations. |
| Ø | Investigation of ports of call such as restriction, condition, congestion, and schedule. |
Cargo Handling and Claims
| Ø | Strong industry knowledge, commercial awareness and understanding of industry standards and their commercial and operational impact, as well as market trends/drivers, competitor markets and refinery operations in the area of responsibility. |
| Ø | Understanding of refinery operations, Shipping markets, Charter-parties, Incoterms and marine operations. |
| Ø | Thorough understanding of demurrage and the potential commercial impact. |
| Ø | Knowledge of oil product specifications, including regional differences and requirements. |
| Ø | Checking shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Facts, etc . |
Cost and Productivity Control
| Ø | Managing port agencies’ and surveyors’ costs and costs for other vendors. |
| Ø | Arranging pre-payment of port disbursement account to port agents and settlement after completion of each voyage. |
| Ø | Constantly working to optimise voyages and berthing schedules, and minimise all costs including dead freight and demurrage and all cargo vessel-associated costs. |
| Ø | Arranging necessary materials for voyages / appointing agents at ports. |
| Ø | Provide Clients with analysis of voyage performances including opportunities for further optimization to increase final voyage results. |
Our Shipping Operations & Post-Fixture Board email address is info@pierone-shipmg.com