Dry Bulk Operations Executive

About the role

Spinnaker, an established international dry bulk shipping and chartering house, is expanding its Dubai office. The Dry Bulk Operations Executive will bridge the commercial chartering desk and vessel owners, ensuring smooth execution of dry bulk voyages from fixture to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage operational execution of dry bulk voyages from fixture through completion.
• Act as the primary operational link between chartering, owners, charterers and agents.
• Liaise daily with owners, charterers, agents and port authorities to coordinate vessel operations.
• Monitor vessel positions, laycan schedules, loading/discharging operations and port activities.
• Prepare and verify voyage instructions, statements of facts, laytime calculations and demurrage/despatch claims.
• Ensure compliance with charter party terms and resolve operational discrepancies.
• Coordinate with P&I clubs, surveyors and other third parties as required.
• Maintain accurate voyage records and support invoicing and claims settlement.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in dry bulk operations.
• Strong understanding of charter party terms, laytime and demurrage calculations.
• Good grasp of dry bulk market dynamics and vessel types.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple voyages simultaneously.
• Degree in Maritime, Business or related field preferred but not essential.
• Based in Dubai, UAE.

Required skills

• Shipping software systems
• Dry bulk operations
• MS Office Excel
• Demurrage calculations
• Charter party terms
• Laytime calculations