Chartering Manager (Tankers)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to lead the commercial employment and performance of a tanker fleet. The successful candidate will identify cargo opportunities, negotiate profitable fixtures and develop strong relationships with charterers, brokers, traders and cargo interests. This position requires solid tanker-market knowledge, strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage vessel employment, voyage economics and market exposure within approved risk parameters. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute chartering strategies to maximise fleet utilisation, earnings and commercial performance. • Market available tanker tonnage and identify suitable cargo opportunities across targeted trading regions. • Negotiate and conclude voyage charters, time charters, Contracts of Affreightment and other commercial arrangements. • Prepare and assess voyage estimates, freight calculations, bunker costs and expected voyage returns. • Review and negotiate Charter Party terms, fixture recaps and rider clauses. • Monitor tanker freight markets, vessel positions, cargo movements, bunker prices and competitor activity. • Provide market intelligence, earnings forecasts and commercial recommendations to senior management. • Maintain strong relationships with oil majors, traders, charterers, brokers and other cargo interests. • Develop new customers and pursue longer-term commercial partnerships. • Coordinate closely with vessel operations following fixture confirmation to ensure smooth voyage execution. • Monitor voyage performance against approved estimates and investigate significant financial variances. • Support the resolution of laytime, demurrage, performance and other Charter Party-related matters. • Evaluate counterparty exposure and ensure fixtures comply with internal credit, sanctions and risk-management requirements. • Work with technical, marine and operations teams to ensure vessel availability and suitability for prospective employment. • Maintain accurate records of enquiries, offers, fixtures, vessel positions and commercial performance. • Contribute to fleet-planning, budgeting and business-development activities. • Represent the shipowner at customer meetings, industry events and other commercial engagements. Requirements • Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline. • 5 to 10 years of experience in tanker chartering, shipbroking, trading or commercial shipping. • Strong knowledge of crude, product or chemical tanker markets, depending on the assigned fleet. • Proven experience negotiating and concluding tanker fixtures. • Good understanding of Charter Party terms, voyage calculations, freight economics and post-fixture matters. • Established relationships with tanker charterers, brokers, traders or cargo interests would be advantageous. • Strong commercial judgement, numerical ability and negotiation skills. • Able to make timely decisions and respond effectively to changing market conditions. • Good understanding of counterparty risk, sanctions requirements and commercial controls. • Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with operations, technical and management teams. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant voyage-estimation or shipping systems. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Willingness to travel when required.