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Oversees the transportation (in particular ocean freight shipments) of goods from suppliers to distributors; ensures the shipping methods are safe, efficient and cost-effective.

Assists the Master to manage the ship and carry out navigational duties, and keeps records in the bridge log books, etc.

Liaises with port officials and terminal operators to plan effective cargo operations when the vessel arrives the port; carries out any arrangements as required by the shipping lines, ship-owners and ship-masters.

In charge of the engine-room. Keeps main engines and auxiliaries running smoothly.

Handles all aspects of chartering/sales and purchase activities (e.g. identifies chartering/sales and purchase opportunities, evaluates returns, negotiates rates and terms) to meet the profit/sales target of the company.

Liaises with ship owners, ship operators and cargo owners to facilitate the sale, purchase and chartering of vessels; provides market information for sale or chartering of vessels; handles payment and drafts contracts and relevant documents.