Voyage Operator

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Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

The Voyage Operations team is accountable for the execution of safe, compliant, and efficient voyages for all time-chartered vessels.

As a member of the Voyage Operations team, you will be accountable for assuring compliance and efficient execution of voyages for Time Chartered vessels (TC) on behalf of bp Shipping (ST&S).

A Voyage Operator manages all aspects of the voyage in accordance with the voyage Charter Party terms and Time Charter Party terms; engaging with a wide range of internal and external interested parties and acting as the single point of contact for masters and owners/brokers. This role is on the front line of the management and mitigation of ST&S/Group Risk and is therefore expected to proactively spot issues and take pre-emptive action to mitigate risk and maximise commercial value.

The role involves close collaboration with Commercial Analysts, Bunkering, Optimization and Chartering teams to optimise bunkering strategies, enhance time charter performance, and ensure full compliance with the terms of the Charter Party agreements.

This team offers a dynamic working environment where no day on the job is the same. Being on the front line of managing and mitigating risk on behalf of the Group and ST&S means a highly effective operator can make significant contributions that have a material impact commercially.

Voyage Operators are encouraged to positively challenge and be courageous with all interested parties to eliminate risk and operate safe, commercially viable voyages. The person fulfilling this role needs to be able to see the bigger picture and understand how their individual actions within Voyage Operations has a greater impact in ST&S and the business as a whole.

Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external interested parties, Including but not limited to:

• Vessel owners & brokers
• Teams within Shipping (Vessel Managers, Vetting & Clearance, Optimization, Chartering & Commercial)
• Functional teams (Legal, Finance, AOT)
• External bodies
• The Masters of the vessels
• Bunker procurement team
• Voyage claims analysts

Provide commercial expertise and marine awareness to manage risks associated with transportation of hydrocarbons, chemicals and dry bulk.

Act as the designated fleet lead, overseeing day-to-day operations and serving as the primary liaison for both internal and external interested parties.

Ownership of managing and curating critical fleet-related data and communications, while supporting analysts and chartering teams to optimise time charter performance (TCP) and maximise commercial outcomes (TCE/P&L).

Management of all non-scheduling activity including day-to-day operations of allocated voyages for owned & time chartered vessels in accordance with the charter party terms, ST&S policies and Voyage Operations Procedures, such as:

• Management of vessel, port and berth clearances
• Generation and issue of Voyage Orders (including load and discharge instructions).
• Intakes optimisation and UKC compliance
• Appointment of port agents
• Management of Charter Parties terms
• Find opportunities for optimum bunker procurement

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