Cargo & Contract Operator with Demurrage Focus

Cargo & Contract Operator with Demurrage Focus
Cargo & Contract Operations with Demurrage Focus
Perform end-to-end demurrage calculations in line with charter party terms (e.g. Shellvoy, Asbatankvoy), ensuring full compliance with contractual clauses
Prepare, submit, and negotiate demurrage and detention claims, securing timely recovery and maximizing P&L impact
Actively defend incoming claims, manage disputes with counterparties, and lead negotiations through to settlement
Monitor and control laytime statements, identify discrepancies, and challenge incorrect calculations
Ensure strict compliance with time-bar provisions, minimizing risk of claim rejection
Conduct post-voyage demurrage analysis, identifying root causes of delays and proposing corrective actions
Track and benchmark demurrage exposure across voyages, supporting continuous operational improvement
Liaise closely with traders, chartering, and operations teams to optimize laytime performance and reduce costs
Operations & Execution
Coordinate cargo execution from nomination to final discharge, ensuring efficient vessel turnaround and minimizing delays
Issue and manage full suite of operational documentation (e.g. bills of lading, NOR, SOF, LOIs) supporting demurrage claims
Work with terminals, agents, and master’s to ensure accurate Statement of Facts (SOF) and proper event recording
Oversee vessel clearance processes at load and discharge ports
Appoint and manage surveyors; analyse Q&Q data to support both operational performance and claim justification
Monitor cargo performance and operational losses impacting laytime and demurrage outcomes
Ensure compliance with internal HSE and vetting requirements
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