POSITION OF THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN ORGANISATION
The General Agency Department (GAD) manages all vessels handled by CrossOcean/Cosco Shipping.
GAD maintains close contact with principals (ship owners/charters), other agents, port authorities, vendors, suppliers and all operational departments within the company.
CONTEXT AND AIM OF JOB POSITION
The operator is employed by GAD and works partly independently under the responsibility of the GAD Manager.
ACTIVITIES / GOALS
- General handling of ships in all Dutch ports.
- Handling of ships and cargo according to the wishes of clients and captains
- Preparing ship files according to long-term planning
- Updating the various computer systems with arrival/departure information
- Processing of spare parts
- Handling claims
- Informs ship owners, supervisors and captains in case of damage
- Informs P&I club in case of damage
- Coordinating the repair of the damage with the vessel and the terminal
- Handling crew changes
- Arranging payments to third parties under the responsibility of the GAD Manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- MBO thinking and working level
- Knowledge of the shipping industry
- Working experience at an agency department is a preference
- Knowledge of port operations, IMO regulations
COMPETENCIES
- Clear understanding of the overall situation when the ship is in port
- Dutch / English language skills
- Social skills
- Service minded attitude
- Independent attitude toward work
- Sharp view
- To be prepared working after office hours, in a schedule with other colleagues of the department
The employee should act and behave according to the local and international laws, company working procedures/instructions, company Code of Conduct, labor agreement, AEO regulations and safety regulations.
Company information is confidential and is not allowed to share this with anyone outside the company without prior confirmation from the Managing Directors.
In case of doubt or irregularities the employee has to report this immediately to the manager, the general manager and/or the Managing Directors.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- general handling of ships in all Duth ports: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person