Claims & Demurrage specialist - Shipping, Singapore

Location Singapore
Discipline: Maritime
Contact name: Brijesh Mongia

Contact email: brijeshm@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2255

Our client is a large oil & gas conglomerate looking for a claims specialist in their LPG shipping department in Singapore.

This is an exciting role for someone with prior claims/demurrage background and looking to grow into a commercial vessel operator or cargo operator in the future.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Calculate and invoice demurrage and voyage-related claims incurred for each voyage, promptly with required documentation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the governing charter party
  • Negotiate effectively to pursue collections of outstanding demurrages and claims escalation
  • Liaise with Shipping Operators and/ or Master and/ or Agent for missing information or documentation and follow up proactively
  • Record demurrage and claims and ensure compliance with electronic filing process
  • Prepare weekly and monthly demurrage reports Track, highlight and provide feedback on unfavourable clauses to Freight Traders
  • Develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain smooth collection of outstanding claims, including traveling to meet external stakeholders, if necessary
  • Collate relevant correspondences for Legal Counsel or P&I Club review on claims that need to be turned over for legal recovery
  • Evaluate validity of claims and take initiative to stay updated on new rulings, new clauses, how Charter party provisions are changing, etc. through seminars and relevant industry events

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in the Tanker or Oil & Gas Trading industry.
  • Strong understanding of the various charter parties, commercial contracts, laytime and demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry.
  • Strong understanding of all time-related and post-deal claims.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills Self-motivated, Positive minded, Resolution focused.
  • Good knowledge of Shipping Operations and/or Law.
  • Be able to communicate in both English and Mandarin to communicate with China counterparts.
Please note that this role is only open to Singaporeans or PR and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.