Vessel Operations Coordinator

 Our client is looking for a Vessel Operations Coordinator to join their team.  Key Responsibilities Maintaining close communications with all stakeholders of the Vessel charter including but not limited to the vessel rep; windfarm project; Vessel; internal stakeholders; port agents etc.Monitoring of Vessel movements for execution of activities including bunker planning, appointment and co-ordination with agents and obtaining necessary documentation.Co-ordination with the Contract Manager and/or legal team ensuring that any disputes or claims arising are settled in a timely and effective manner.Keeping all stakeholders informed of the vessel schedule and any delays or potential delays which are reasonably envisaged to ensure the vessel schedule is effectively managed at all times.Ensuring effective operational management of any vessel sub-charters including making sure that charterers instructions are permissible and that redelivery obligations will be met at all times. Vessel Instruction & HandlingManaging and ensuring that operations are operated in compliance with the relevant contracts, with due consideration to the commercial strategy. Identifying opportunities to optimise contractual performance where appropriate.Ensuring accuracy and tracking of all off-hire and maintenance time used to ensure accuracy of charter payments.Bunker replenishment co-ordinationEnsuring timely co-ordination of bunkering activities ensuring no delays to the vessel schedule related to such supplies.Making sure that all required documentation and certification is kept up to date and that documentation remains valid at all times.Invoicing and managing or regulatory requirements in connection with the Vessel Charter.Responsible for ensuring correctness of payment including deductions where necessary and tracking of additional items for payment.Responsible for monitoring all items in relations to other regulatory requirements e.g. EU-ETS obligations. Ensuring Contractual compliance Requirements Degree or Diploma in Maritime Studies or Shipping preferred but not essential3+ years in a vessels operations role for Owner or Charterer