Bontrup
Innovate
with nature
Bontrup
Innovate
with nature

Vessel Operator

Together with your colleagues Vessel Operators and Super Intendents working in the field, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the vessels. You make sure that the voyages, loading and discharges go according to plan. Of course, you keep an eye on safety and efficiency and make sure that we are compliant with (local) requirements and international regulations.

You will be communicating with the vessels, port agents, charterers, and our (technical) colleagues.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Communicating with Vessels, Charterers and all third parties involved with the ship operations.
• Voyage instructions.
• Optimizing the voyage with regards to speed/arrival times and bunker consumption.
• Seeking best prices/ports for bunkers, placing bunker order and notify vessels/agents.
• Compare budget vs actual voyage result.
Provide the charterers with the relevant documents related to the commercial process

Your Background/ Qualifications:
• Experience in an international environment in vessel operations, chartering or similar position preferred (2-3 years)
• BSc or MSc degree in Shipping (or holder of shipping related qualifications)
• Speaking and writing in English is no problem for you
• Team player, not afraid to ask questions
• You have an eye for detail

What we offer
We offer an interesting and international job in a hands-on, respectful, friendly and straight forward environment. We are not afraid to work hard and speak our minds. And expect you to do the same. Do you recognize yourself in the above? Apply by sending an email to Irene Redeker from HR: iredeker@bontrup.com.

About us
Bontrup is a multi national family company dealing in raw materials, logistics and agriculture, based in Dubai, The Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, United States of America and Ukraine. Bontrup Logistics, based in Dubai consists of a network of specialized companies and a fleet of world’s largest self offloading bulk carriers. We offer logistic solutions for complex (offshore) projects all over the planet. As part of our sustainable value chain approach, we innovate and invest in research and product development to make keep the environment future proof.