Experience

BALTNAV

• Denmark
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



AAL Shipping

• Singapore
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vessel Operator

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Global vessel operator of breakbulk and heavy lift project cargo. • Liaise and partner with chartering, ship management, shipboard staff, customers and outside vendors including port agents, terminals and other related authorities to ensure the safe voyage and the most cost and time efficient vessel operation • Understand and administer the terms of charter parties in order to optimize financial returns within its parameters • Nominate port agents upon evaluation of PDA • Provide and convey timely voyage instructions to the vessels • Communicate regularly to Clients, agents, stevedores etc • Manage the preparation of cargo documents • Provide regular update on voyage operations to charterers • Request and manage proforma / final / supplementary disbursement accounts • Maintain vessel status updated at all times within IMOS, including issuing invoices, preparing laytime, detention calculations, rebilling of owners’ expenses, updating voyage costs, on a timely basis • Assist with claims as required by Legal team



Holcim

• Switzerland
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trading Operations Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019

  * Overall management of a shipment’s operational requirements as per internal and external standards.* Overall execution of shipment as per Purchase/Sales/Freight Agreement. * Execute vessel nomination and acceptance.* Manage changes in shipping operations, schedules and resolve disputes. * Mitigate risks and potential loss related to vessel operations. * Scheduling and Laycan agreement and communication to counterparties.* Request for inspections prior loading and discharging operations.* Handle receipt and distribution of sampling requirements of the customer as necessary.* Timely consolidation/preparation of Documentation requirements.* Review of draft shipping documents/instructions, LC requirements* Arrange and execute laytime calculation thru all the parties as per contract agreement.* Settlement of shipment expenses, Freight, supplier invoice etc.

• Vessel Operator

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

  Has a general role of coordinating the trade group, instructing vessels, agents, contractors and stevedores on a daily basis governing the contract of affreightment, Voyage and Time charter parties.Analyze charter parties and draw up detailed Vessel Voyage Instructions/ Cargo intake planning/ agency appointments/ bunker planning/ weather routing service appointments/ frequent contact with Master/ Owners/ shippers/ receivers.Close and frequent contact with the Commercial shipping team, and other offices globally.

• Vessel Operator

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Preparing and issue voyage instructions to vessel Master in accordance with recap of main terms agreed / charter party• Appointing port agents in detailed to specific needs of the vessel port call and managing port disbursements• Stemming bunkers for vessels according to prescribed specifications at most competitive rates in an efficient manner • Working with Sourcing Traders and Shore Operations Manager and perform weekly supply-demand plans, including preparing and disseminating vessel itineraries and schedules, to optimize transportation costs .• Monitoring cargo & berth availability, port congestion and vessel utilization.• Monitor vessels' performance against charter party terms and conditions, and operational readiness. • Work closely with Chartering Department and provide voyage evaluations/voyage estimates / freight simulations and optimizations studies in accordance with established operational procedures.• Work closely with Accounts Department, specifically about charter hire collection and commission payments, and other related financial matters.• Provide reports and analysis on productivity with corrective/preventive actions to our Head of Operations to support tactical decisions of the commercial operations of the fleet and to offer advice to the benefit of the trading result and the effectiveness of the execution of the commercial contracts.• Analyze voyage documents, control and follow claims (agents, captains, owners, bunkers)• Update port and vessel database.• Checking/laytime statements and computations.• Preparing/follow-up laytime calculations, freight invoices and final charter hire statements• Arrange payments of proforma port DA’s and conduct port reviews.• Preparing cargo / hire / freight claims according to charter party.• Prepare budgets and forecasts, and coordinate accordingly with Trading, Shore Operations and Finance • Update and maintain system inputs timely and accurately



Gearbulk

• Norway
• Maritime Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vessel Operator

  • May 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Coordinate vessel operations with relevant trade group. Ensure that communication with all the parties including vessels, port captains, ship managers, agents, stevedores, other associated companies and sub contractors is done correctly and in accordance with existing work instructions as outlined in the BMS otherwise as per valid charter party and contract conditions. •Pre-planning of coastal passages, hold preparation requirements, port call pre-plan preparation to be carried out in conjunction with the relevant branch office round Voyage Team. •To be responsible for controlling and minimizing all other costs associated with the vessel’s voyage and for seeking to maximize operational efficiency at all times. •To work closely with his/her ships command to ensure full common understanding of the voyage priorities and joint pre-planning of upcoming coastal passages, in co-ordination with the local responsible trade officer. •To be responsible to closely monitor vessel’s speed and fuel consumption during the voyage. •Calculate cargo intake, coordinate preparation of prestos plans, including detailed tier plans as and when required in accordance with applicable port restrictions. •Liaise and/or seek assistance from relevant branch office POG on stowage. •Plan the voyage from start to finish. Anticipate possible in advance and adjust plans as needed to achieve most cost-effective solutions. Respond to any problems that arise during the voyage. Always strive to ensure safety is maintained.



A.P. Moller - Maersk

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Associate

  • Jul 2010 - Apr 2012

  Data Quality Team-Global Customer Service System MAERSK LINE · Carry out all activities in a manner that will contribute to the achievement of individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). · Assist Team Leader in the coordination of daily activities including monitoring of team productivity and changes in shift/duty arrangements. · Suggest and initiate value adding activities that will help to improve all task related to RCM project. · Provide analysis on the reports required by the business partner. · Active involvement during team discussions as well as discussions with the Business partner. · The person is also expected to share feedback regarding project status and contribute towards achievement of project deliverables. · Provide guidance and initial on-the-job training to junior team members. Assist junior members with problem solving and give support in the development of improved competencies. · Avoid occurrence of errors and take preventive measures to eliminate repetition of errors. · Process the necessary documentation and online forms in an efficient, cost-effective and lawful manner. Comply with security measures dictated either by law or by clients. · Follow instructions and implement actions according to administrative policies and procedures. · Perform administrative tasks as instructed by the Team Manager. · Prepare and submit all documents in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that proper filing of pertinent documents is carried out. · Adhere to process and account Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) during daily operation. · Respond to all enquiries in a timely and accurate manner & escalate difficulties as defined in SOPs / IOPs. · Communicate with ‘clients’ (both internal and external) in such a way as to ensure efficient support and positive relations.