Ship Charterer
Nature of the Work
You will liaise with shipbrokers or shipowners to charter ships to deliver your cargo on time and in the most cost-effective manner.

You will be required to:
• Analyse transport and cargo market
• Develop market-oriented offers
• Plan the transport of goods by sea
• Calculate costs involved in the transport
• Organise clearance and dispatch of ocean-going vessels
• Handle ship and cargo-related documents, and damage and insurance cases
• Function as the point of contact for brokers, shipowners, suppliers and agents

Typical employers include:
• Ship chartering or broking firms
• Ship agencies
• Major shipping companies that employ in-house ship charterers

Working Conditions
Working hours are usually normal office hours. You may be required to work outside office hours to network with clients or meet deadlines.       

Qualification, Training and Advancement
Required:
• A bachelor’s degree preferably in business or maritime studies, AND
• 3 – 5 years working experience in the maritime sector

A typical career progression track for good performers can be:
Assistant Chartering Manager -> Chartering Manager -> Senior Chartering Manager -> Management positions 

Personal characteristics & Core competencies
You should possess the following key traits:
• Analytical
• Determined and proactive
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under stress and adhere to tight deadlines

Job availability
Ship charterers are in demand due to the growth in trade and the consequent high demand for ships to transport the cargo.

Earnings
Starting pay for a Ship Charterer (who should have 3 to 5 years of experience in the shipping sector) ranges from $6,000 to $7,500 with competitive bonuses depending on performance.