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Manager Dry Cargo Operations - Shipping Industry Only


Company : Fleet Management Limited


Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra


Created : 2025-04-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our 27-year journey rides on the passion of over 24,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 600 diverse types of vessels.Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesDry Cargo Operations· Daily monitoring of the ships under his responsibility for all operations related to cargo. · Provide support to the vessel to ensure safety of the cargo, navigation and other marine operational matters.· Coordinate with and support the Technical department in cargo and commercial matters.· Attend vessels from time to time for purpose of carrying out shipboard inspections and / or for supervising hold cleaning, cargo operations or any other matters if and as desired by technical group in consultation with the Head – Dry Cargo Operations.· Carry out shipboard and shore-based training of officers and crew in matters pertaining to dry cargo operations and other matters as deemed appropriate from time to time.· Monitor compliance of Ballast Water Management on vessel including heavy weather ballasting / de ballasting operations.· Handle communication with Owners, Charterers or any third party regarding cargo and marine operations matters.· Handle communication and claim matters with P&I Club regarding cargo matters.· Assist in investigations of all cargo related, navigation and mooring matters.Regulatory/Legislative Statutory Compliance· 100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Flag State and Port State rules and regulationsQuality & Continuous Improvement· Scan the environment and recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in the system.· Drive implementation of approved ‘Continuous Improvement’ projects in collaboration with the Quality team.· Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP’s. · Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awarenessHealth, Safety and Environment Compliance · Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under charge · Ensures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organization.· Owns and responsible for delivery of safety messages/training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visits People and Leadership Management· Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge.· Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals· Ensure development plans are in place for all offshore team members and it is followed up closely to ensure completion· Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvement· Manage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers