Laytime/Demurrage Specialist

The Purpose of the role is to carry out the transcription of terms included in Charterparty, Recap, Contracts within the company provided software and carry out the Laytime/Demurrage calculation using the application supporting documentation for the relevant port call. The role requires you to have a good understanding of Tanker Charterparties, key laytime/demurrage terms, contracts and provisions related to the voyage. Knowledge and understanding of terminology used in the petroleum industry and dry commodities businesses, marine and terminal operations is a requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Customers instructions are being followed in order to avoid any errors during the processing of the
• laytime
• Good understanding of contracts, charter parties and key Laytime/ demurrage provisions and the terminology
• associated with Laytime in order to perform an accurate calculation.
• Identify issues that should be included in the Laytime-Desk practices and procedures so that it could help the
• other team members with a similar situation
• Identify process methodologies in order to improve both productivity and quality.
• Co-ordinating with the documentation team for accuracy in document collection in order not to miss-out on any
• documents requirement as per the CP / contracts and also ensuring that laytime is submitted within the time
• bar.
• Building and maintaining Customer’s instructions so that it would assist the team in carrying out the
• Laytime task
• Attending to counters received from counterparties on laytime submitted and providing a resolution (in
• coordination with the customer)
• Carrying-out Quality Check of Laytime that have been processed by the team members in the absence of the
• Team Leader, ensuring all instructions and CP terms have been correctly considered.
• Identifying ambiguity in CP terms and recording the same for training purpose
• Ability to identify and capture laytime terms accurately from CP & contracts and transcribing them into the
• Portlog application
• Identifying and recording all missing terms in PLF in order to enhance the system for a better data capture.

Requirements

• The minimum qualification required to perform this role is Graduation
• As a Specialized Education, the candidate must have an MBA in Shipping or an equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 4 years work experience with a Shipping company (mainly handling Charter-parties, vessel operations or equivalent) of which at least 3 years experience in Laytime / demurrage, preferably within Project cargo / Heavy lift segment
• Good knowledge of written & spoken English
• Ability to take lead on Customers claims portfolio
• Ability to lead projects specific for their customer portfolio
• Attention to detail & quality with ability to deliver consistently is a must.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team.
• Ability to analyse data accurately and make suggestions & improvements
• Technology sound with regards to using digital applications.
• Ability to seek opportunities to maximise performance and personal development
• Should be proactive to provide suggestion & development

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Bonus: We reward your expertise and contributions.
• Inclusive Onboarding Experience: Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.
• Marcura Wellness Zone: We value your work-life balance and well-being.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.
• Diverse, Supportive Work Culture: We’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.