Chartering Specialist - Maritime & Shipping

Job Purpose

The Chartering Specialist is responsible for maximizing fleet utilization and revenue through the effective marketing and chartering of company-owned offshore assets. The role identifies charter opportunities, develops commercial proposals, negotiates charter agreements, and coordinates closely with BD / Tendering , Operations, Finance, and Contracts teams to ensure successful project execution while achieving the division's commercial and financial objectives.

About the Maritime Cluster

AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.”

Responsibilities

Chartering & Business Development

• Identify and pursue spot, short-term, and long-term charter opportunities across target markets.
• Maximize fleet utilization and daily charter revenue through proactive marketing of available assets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with charterers, brokers, vessel owners, and strategic partners.
• Monitor vessel availability, market trends, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and submit commercial offers in accordance with company approval processes.
• Participate in commercial negotiations to secure profitable charter agreements.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Support commercial structuring of charter proposals to optimize profitability and competitiveness.
• Prepare pricing models, cost estimates, utilization scenarios, and financial evaluations for charter opportunities.
• Analyze mobilization costs, operating expenses, and commercial risks during bid preparation.
• Support revenue forecasting and contribute to budget planning for chartering activities.
• Ensure charter opportunities are aligned with approved commercial strategies and financial targets.

Revenue & Financial Administration

• Coordinate timely issuance of invoices in accordance with charter party terms.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with customers to ensure timely payments.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding billing discrepancies, credit exposure, and payment status.
• Assist in commercial reporting including revenue tracking, vessel utilization, backlog, and forecast updates.
• Ensure commercial documentation supports accurate financial reporting.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Operations to ensure smooth vessel mobilization and project execution.
• Monitor charter commencement, vessel delivery, redelivery, and operational milestones.
• Ensure commercial commitments are effectively communicated to operational teams.
• Support resolution of operational issues affecting charter performance.
• Participate in project handover meetings between Commercial and Operations.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with BD / Tendering, Contracts, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across all chartering activities.
• Support preparation of management reports and chartering performance updates.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders throughout the charter life cycle.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, commercial governance, and delegated authority limits.
• Maintain accurate chartering records and commercial databases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of chartering processes and commercial procedures.
• Ensure chartering activities comply with contractual, legal, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in offshore vessel chartering or maritime commercial operations
• Excellent English communication skills.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV, MPSV, DSV, Crew Boats, etc.).
• Experience in charter party negotiations and offshore commercial contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial financial modelling.