Nova Marine Carriers create and maintain strong partnerships throughout the world, which aid our continuous, passionate pursuit of customer satisfaction, and fuel our commercial vocation. Our belief is that shipping is more than just a business.

Our mission is to provide customers with fast, flexible and reliable shipping solutions. We aim to deliver first-class service to leading international charterers, cooperating closely with every link in the shipping chain.

About the role: 

The chartering manager will play a pivotal role in Nova’s continued expansion in the grains market. Nova has already built a presence over recent years and wants to further strengthen its position. The chartering manager has built up his own network during his career and will use Nova’s existing fleet and contacts to further expand on that.

Responsibilities:

  • Calculate and price shipping contracts.
  • Negotiate and fix charter parties.
  • Maintain existing and develop new relationships with clients, brokers, agents, owners and charterers.
  • Closely follow the performance of voyages and work closely with the Operations Department.

Candidate requirement:

  • Chartering experience is imperative.
  • Experience on the Handy and Supramax trades is preferred.
  • Be self-motivated and independent, but able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Have a commercial mindset combined with good interpersonal skills.
  • Be reliable, proactive and professional.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Able to travel internationally.

Please send your cover letter and resume to bas.vansteijnen@novamarinecarriers.com