Operations Assistant / Boarding Officer (Ship Agency)

Responsibilities

• Book vessels in and out of Singapore port, and arrange for pilot and tug boat services.
• Provide information on crew to the immigration authority.
• Advise Customs of vessels’ arrivals and departures, and reporting of cargoes onboard vessels.
• Ensure that the ship’s documentation complies with international and local regulations prior to Customs inspection.
• Prepare and submit declaration of Pre-Arrival Notification of Security.
• Arrange and coordinate the travel and transport of personnel.
• Arrange and coordinate the supply/deliveries of ship spares, stores, contractor services, certificates and documents, provisions, fresh water, waste removal and distribution of crew salary.
• Coordinate the bunkering of vessels.
• Arrange and coordinate other port operations and services.
• Attend to projects and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years of ship/port agency experience, including experience with ocean-going tankers
• Familiarity with:

1. Singapore Customs import/export procedures for goods, including submission of manifest reconciliation statements;
2. Marinet E-Services, including port clearance, declarations, applications, approvals, permits, licenses and certifications;
3. PSA Portnet Services, including pilotage and towage bookings; and
4. ICA Crew System.

• Able to communicate (spoken and written) effectively in English; the ability to communicate in Bahasa would be a distinct advantage.
• Must be highly organised, meticulous, and a team player.