Vessel Operator (Tankers) – London

Vessel Operator – Tankers

Location: London (Hybrid) | Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established international tanker owner and operator with a global fleet. They’re looking for a Vessel Operator to join their London commercial team.

This is a good move for someone who’s spent time at sea and wants to bring that experience ashore. You’ll take ownership of vessel operations across spot and time charter voyages, working closely with Commercial, Superintendents, Brokers, Agents and Masters to keep every voyage running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor vessel movements and keep operational systems up to date
• Review vessel-related communications and act on them promptly
• Manage voyage documentation and correspondence through the full charter lifecycle
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Commercial, Brokers, Agents, Vendors and Masters
• Appoint agents, arrange remittances, and oversee service providers
• Maintain vessel certificates, Q88 forms and related vetting records
• Initiate freight, demurrage and claims billing

Spot voyages: support pre-fixture planning, arrange voyage and discharge orders, stowage and bunkering plans, and manage post-fixture documentation and demurrage claims.

Time charter voyages: handle pre-charter queries and documentation, oversee execution and owner’s agent appointments, and ensure delivery and redelivery notices are completed on time.

Other duties: liaise with Security and Insurance & Claims on vessels entering high-risk areas, obtain Letters of Indemnity from Charterers where needed, and keep Time-Bar records up to date with the relevant internal teams.

What you’ll need

• A diploma or higher in a relevant field
• 1-2 years’ professional experience in maritime operations
• Sea-going experience is a strong advantage
• Confident with Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Fluent written and spoken English
• A calm head under pressure and comfortable with tight deadlines
• A team player who takes the initiative

Why join This is a genuinely good place to build a shore-based career in tanker operations. The package includes a competitive salary, an annual discretionary bonus, private healthcare and a strong pension contribution. There’s real investment in your development too, with clear routes to progress within a global operation.

Hybrid working and a comphensive benefits package on offer

Interested? Get in touch to find out more.