Senior Operations Manager - Dry Bulk Shipping

WE ARE HIRING | SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER | DUBAI, UAEOBE SHIPS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Operations Manager of Dry Bulk Fleet to join our team in Dubai.This is a hands-on post-fixture operations role for someone who understands that successful vessel operations are not just about following a voyage they are about protecting the Company’s interests, controlling costs, solving problems quickly and ensuring each voyage performs efficiently.⚓ THE ROLEThe successful candidate will manage assigned dry bulk vessels from fixture through voyage completion, including:

• Voyage planning, cargo intake, bunker planning and port considerations
• Issuing voyage instructions and coordinating with Masters, Charterers, Owners, agents, brokers and surveyors
• Monitoring vessel schedules, cargo readiness, port congestion, berthing and weather
• Coordinating loading/discharging operations and reviewing stowage plans
• Monitoring speed, consumption, bunkers and overall voyage performance
• Controlling voyage expenses and disbursements
• Handling Bills of Lading, NORs, SOFs, BDNs and other operational documentation
• Laytime/demurrage calculations, freight/hire statements and voyage accounts
• Handling operational claims, Charter Party disputes and performance matters
• Coordinating with P&I Clubs, insurers and surveyors when required
• Following up outstanding freight, hire, demurrage and other receivables🎯 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on dry bulk vessel operations experience
• Strong knowledge of Charter Parties, post-fixture operations, laytime and demurrage
• Good understanding of dry bulk cargoes, stowage, ports, bunkering and vessel documentation
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control mindset
• Experience with claims and P&I matters is an advantage
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple vessels and voyages simultaneously
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong Excel/MS Office skills; Veson IMOS and Shipfix experience is an advantage💡 THE PERSONWe are looking for a proactive operator who takes ownership — someone who does not simply pass problems on, but understands the issue, assesses its operational and commercial implications and finds practical solutions that protect the Company’s interests.📍 Location: Dubai, UAE🏢 Company: OBE SHIPS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC📩 Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or send their CV through the contact details provided.#OBESHIPS #Hiring #DryBulk #DryBulkShipping #Shipping #Maritime #VesselOperator #ShipOperations #PostFixture #ShippingJobs #DubaiJobs #MaritimeJobs