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šŸ“ Tanjong Pagar, Singapore | šŸ•” 5ā€‘day work week | šŸ¢ Permanent role

About Nova Group

Operating in Singapore since 2008, Nova Carriers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is a leading shipping company known for customerā€‘oriented service and operational excellence.

Supported by a strong customer base across the regionā€™s resourceā€‘based industries, Nova manages and operates a diverse fleet of:

  • 5 chemical tankers (technically managed by V Ships )
  • 18 woodchip/pulp carriers (technically managed by Orion Ship Management )
Nova handles a wide range of cargoes including woodchips, pulp and paper, and crude and refined palm oil , and continues to grow steadily alongside its customersā€™ needs. šŸŒ Corporate website: https://www.nova-ship.com/

Why Join Nova?

  • Be part of a wellā€‘established and growing shipping group
  • Work with reputable international ship managers
  • Stable, permanent role with a collaborative operations team
  • Convenient CBD location (Tanjong Pagar MRT)
Role Overview You will be responsible for the endā€‘toā€‘end operational management of the Groupā€™s vessels (owned and charteredā€‘in), ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially optimized voyages.

This is a handsā€‘on role requiring strong coordination with internal teams, ship managers, agents, terminals, and counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and optimize daily operations of all Group vessels
  • Monitor vessel movements, ETAs, voyage progress, and operational performance
  • Prepare and issue voyage orders and manage voyage execution
  • Optimize cargo loadable and review stowage plans (single and multiā€‘grade cargoes)
  • Liaise with agents and terminals to meet port requirements and ensure fast turnaround
  • Negotiate agency fees and manage port disbursements (PDA and final DA)
  • Manage bunker requirements, negotiate stem terms, and monitor fuel performance
  • Ensure timely preparation and issuance of freight invoices
  • Review and ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading, LOIs, and shipping documents
  • Monitor L/C status and ensure required LOIs are secured prior to cargo release
  • Perform postā€‘fixture calculations and voyage performance analysis
  • Support traders with port intelligence, data collation, and shipment planning
  • Track vessel performance, including TC vessels and performance claims
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with port authorities and counterparts
  • Handle adā€‘hoc operational tasks as required
Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Shipping, Logistics, Commerce, or related fields
  • Relevant shipping operations experience
  • (Palm oil, tanker, or chemical cargo experience preferred)
  • Solid working knowledge of shipping operations and documentation
  • Familiarity with Shipnet, IMOS, or other voyage management systems
  • Strong problemā€‘solving, numerical, and commercial acumen
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work across stakeholders
  • Resultsā€‘driven, proactive, and performanceā€‘oriented mindset
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