Who are Inchcape?
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.
We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.
Main Purpose of Job:
- Communicate, Plan and Execution of port call planning
- Provide professional services that meet/exceed Principal/ship masters’ expectation
Duties and Responsibilities:
Port Call Planning / Execution
- Understand port call requirement and expectation of Principal/Ship master
- Execute port call turnaround in the most cost-effective and expeditious manner.
- Closely monitor and update stakeholders on port call progress
- Ensure Principals’ best interests are always protected.
Effective Communication
- Concise and timely communication with authorised recipients and stakeholders.
- This include but not limiting to routine pre-arrival, progress. port call updates and post-call follow-ups.
Statutory Declarations of a Port Call
Timely and truthful declarations to relevant government agencies relating to vessel call, not limiting to
- Immigration and Checkpoint Authorities (ICA)
- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
- Customs and Excise Department
- National Environment Agency (NEA)
- Security/Enforcement Agencies
- Operators / Management of facility involved
On-Site Coordination
Physical attendance onboard ships or sites when necessary, providing on-site coordination of services and deliveries.
Provide local expert advice
Keeping abreast of latest development in port regulations, industry and ISS Policies and Procedures.
HSSE/Legal Compliance
Ensure all services provided comply with local regulations/guidelines set out by relevant government agencies and ISS Policies/Procedures
Training
Timely completion of trainings assigned
Utilisation of ISS Systems
Ensure full utilisation of all ISS systems (ONEDA and Optics) according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Person Specification
Intermediate -
Maritime Operations
Local law and regulations
Local industry knowledge
Skills
Hard skills (Intermediate)
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel
Written and spoken English
Port and Immigration documentation
Soft skills (Intermediate)
Effective Communication
Integrity
Interpersonal Skill
Responsibility
Planning and Delivery
Experience
At least 1 year of working experience either
In ship agency service industry with track records
In Oil/Gas/Offshore industry
As Engine or deck cadet
