Marine Port Agent: Job Description
We are looking for candidates that thrive in a fast-paced environment, has attention to detail and enjoys working independent and in team settings.
The main duties of a marine agent are overseeing and coordinating all activities for vessels.
This includes all necessaries arrangements and coordination prior to vessels’ arrival and after vessels’ departure to ensure a smooth and effective port call.
- Vessel operations attendance including communication with owners, charterers and other parties concerned of all activities related to vessel and its operation.
- Coordinate and update all parties concerned with vessel movement including principals/customers, Port Authority, and appropriate government authorities.
- Respond to all customer inquiries concerning their vessels.
- Prepare forms and documentation required by the agency and government authorities.
- Work with principals, terminal operators, stevedores, port authorities and government officials to ensure safe and efficient practices and methods.
- Coordinate crew changes and spare parts delivery including transportation arrangements, hotel reservations and immigration clearance.
- Procure operation and administrative services as required for marine vessels including coordinating pilots, tugs, and linesmen and berthing assignments for vessels.
- Exercise high quality vendor service management and cost control, prepare proforma and final disbursement accounts.
- Perform other related duties at the discretion of Operations Manager.
- Act as agent on-duty for vessel related matters after regular business hours/weekends/holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details