Career Profile: Ship Charterer
Written by admin on Jan 22nd, 2008 | Filed under: Maritime-based careers
The Career Information and Profile of the Ship Charterer will be described in this article. The Ship Charterer liaises with ship brokers or ship owners to charter ships to deliver his cargo in the most time and cost efficient manner.
His job involves analyzing the transport and cargo market and organizing the clearance and dispatch of sea-going vessels. He oversees all ship and cargo-related documents including insurance cases.
A Ship Charterer must have an aptitude in numbers and possess good negotiation skills. He usually has a Degree in Maritime Studies or a Degree in Business. With experience and a good track record, he can progress to Senior Chartering Manager and other managerial positions.
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