The CMA Job Mart is designed to match qualified candidates with good positions and vice versa. For over 15 years, this service has proved extremely valuable to both job seekers and those looking to hire.

Candidates running ads must be a CMA Member. A "Candidate" ad is run free of charge for two-months. Companies wishing to advertize positions do not need to be CMA Members (but why not join!) and the cost of running an ad for two-months, both on the website and in the CMA Newsletter, is $200.

Chartering broker with 35 years of experience

Chartering broker with 35 years of experience. I have acted as North American representative for a major multi-national handling grain and scrap. In recent years as a competitive broker where I have been active chartering bulk and bagged fertilizers, grains, bagged coffee, paper products and vehicles as well as other commodities.

I also assist with the refrigerated department in chartering as well as post fixture operations including calculation of laytime and settlements of accounts.

I have excellent computer skills and am well versed in several different office communications systems and a good working knowledge small scale computer networking.

Seeking an opportunity in Finance in the Maritime or Energy sector.

Young, experienced Marine Engineer, seeking an entry level Analyst position at an investment bank, private equity or VC firm.

Education: B.S., Marine Engineering, USMMA; Professional Certificate, Investment Banking, New York University; Independent study, Harvard Business School and MIT-Sloan School of Management.

I am a natural leader and a team player, who learns very quickly, and operates with high accuracy and precision. I think creatively and work analytically. I enjoy building relationships with industry players and deal makers--seeking to add value in any way possible.

I would welcome any opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifications.

Experienced Senior Financial Data Analyst

Experienced Senior Financial Data Analyst with in-depth experience and recognized talent for developing and maintaining financial forecast models for a Fortune 100 Company. Significant experience with multi-dimensional data analysis and business intelligence tools. Reputation for being able to work with technology professionals to translate business needs into solutions. Strong Excel and Microsoft Access skills.

• 13 years as a Financial and Senior Financial Analyst for IBM
• A fundamental understanding of data acquisition, interpretation and modeling
• Experienced user of most corporate and PC based database and analysis software including Essbase, MS Access, MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Approach
• A unique ability to spot trends and patterns that other analysts might not see
• Provided mentoring and training to younger finance analysts helping them to develop the professional skills necessary to succeed in high pressure business environments

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has excellent graduates and interns who need
your support:

If your organization is interested in a job candidate or student intern, the International Maritime Business Program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy has graduates and students that might suit your needs very well. These students understand the intricacies of international maritime business and are proud representatives of a disciplined, regimented maritime education.
They take courses in in Finance, Accounting, marketing, Economics, Admiralty Law, Chartering & Brokerage, E-Commerce,Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Marine Insurance, to name a few. The internship periods are
July-August and January-February.

If you have an opening or an interest in obtaining additional information on this program, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Bani Ghosh at bghosh@maritime.edu at your convenience

Tulane Maritime Law graduate seeking an working opportunity in maritime industry

As a candidate determined to explore the world of international shipping business, I enthusiastically look forward to putting my knowledge and experience into practice of the global maritime industry. My knowledge and interest of admiralty and maritime law has been greatly developed as I have been systematically trained by learning every aspects of this area. The experiences that I had gained from working in different law firms helped me to develop good customer service skills, office skills as well as interpersonal skills. My international background provides me with, not only a comprehensive mode of thinking, but also skills of effective communication. Meanwhile, I readily adapt to new situations and demands, and am always excited to learn new concepts. I am looking for a position in marine insurance companies, P&I clubs, vessel chartering teams, ship broker teams, shipping finance companies, or any other ocean shipping business related working opportunities.

Education: LL.M. in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University Law School, New Orleans

LL.B. in Commercial Law, Dalian University Law School, Dalian, China

Bar Admission: New York State bar exam results pending

Experience: Assisted in different aspects of court proceeding and pretrial conferences

Language Skills: English and Mandarin Chinese
English-Chinese and Chinese-English Interpreter for various international business meetings.

Position A:

Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager

TBS Shipping Services Inc. is a publicly held international shipping company, based in Westchester, NY. Currently there are openings for an Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager in our NY office. These positions will be responsible for providing proper and timely conveyance of voyage instructions, including pertinent details from the fixture recap/charter party and other information applicable for a particular voyage in line with company policies and practices. The positions also liaise and partner with our chartering department and our ship management company in providing support. Fleet operations include both owned tonnage and time chartered ships. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and ensure compliance with voyage orders for safe and efficient voyages.
• Minimize voyage operating costs against voyage estimates.
• Work with Port Captain and Supervisors to optimize/maximize lifting capability of ships.
• Maintain our high service level to customers by remaining diligent to details while working with our Agency Network, brokers, agents and stevedores.
• Plan, monitor and co-ordinate bunker deliveries to the vessels in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure Port Logs and SOFs are properly prepared and maintained.
• Appoint agents and approve port disbursements and third party invoices.
• Create and distribute hire invoices and monitor payments.
• Check laytime calculations.

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

• Maritime University Graduate.
• Recognized Third Officer license or higher.
• 1 to 2 years office experience in commercial marine voyage operations. (Asst. Ops Manager)
• 3 to 5 years office experience in commercial marine voyage operations. (Ops Manager)
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipping industry practices and vessel operations.
• Strong communication, analytical and computer skills required.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Position B:

Marketing Manager - Beverly, MA

The CSL Group Inc. ("CSL"), Canadian based company headquartered in Montreal, is a world-leading provider of marine dry bulk cargo handling and delivery services. Through its major operating divisions, Canada Steamship Lines, CSL International, CSL Australia, CSL Asia and CSL Europe, CSL owns and operates a highly diversified fleet of specialized self-unloading vessels, off-shore transshippers and Handysize bulk carriers, and delivers more than 70 million tonnes of cargo to industrial customers annually.

CSL International, a Subsidiary of The CSL Group Inc.
During the late 1980's and into the 1990's, CSL began expanding its international operations and formed a new business unit, CSL International, based in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

CSL employs approximately 1,000 people globally and CSL's history can be traced back to 1845.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops new customers or cargoes based on marketing plan developed with Director of Marketing
• Manages and meets customer needs and represents CSL with a high level of professionalism
• Develops new business, which provides customers and CSL with profitable growth opportunities
• Negotiates contracts in line with management guidelines
• Ensures commercial activities adhere to and support company safety and environmental policies
• Develops and maintains relationships with current, potential and past customers and chartering agencies throughout the industry
• Services assigned accounts, handles customer inquiries and problem solving.
• Understand all components of freight rate calculations and carries out such calculations when required
• Assist in the preparation of freight proposals for new and established customers as assigned
• Conducts detailed market research and is up to date and knowledgeable on market trends

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Transportation or Economics
• Experience in dry bulk shipping preferable, experience in other logistics businesses highly desirable
• Chartering experience desirable
• Able to form and build strong customer relationships - strong customer focus
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experienced in Microsoft office products as well as ERP (and other) operational systems proficiency
• Exhibits leadership abilities

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We are pleased to be recruiting top talent for our client The CSL Group.

Position C:

Fishers Island Ferry District - Manager

The Fishers Island Ferry District is in search for a Manager to lead all operations of the Ferry District including ferry, airport, theatre and real estate. The Ferry District is a public organization with approximately 50 employees, annual revenues of $3 Million and total facility assets of over $20 Million.

The Manager provides leadership; sets strategy and direction; oversees operations to insure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources and bottom-line results; marketing; customer/community/public relations. As the Chief Marine Operations Officer, the Manager ensures compliance with a variety of state and federal laws and Coast Guard regulations. The Manager expedites directives of the Ferry District Commission.

Candidates must possess 10-15 years previous Maritime/Marine operations leadership experience of a similar sized organization or business in this or similar industry, and hold at minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Science, Engineering, or similar degree from a Maritime Academy, Coast Guard or similar institution. An MBA is desired.

Position D:

Bunker -Broker/Trader

Job Purpose:
Manage existing customer order requirements and related operational matters while simultaneously leading new marketing efforts and business development.

Duties:

• Maintain strong customer relations; handle post fixture items and administrative processes
• Collect industry data used in our industry reports and market insight
  
• Utilize research material and web based tools for effective marketing efforts alongside our team
  
• Provide market information, product, and pricing information by identifying and prospecting customer needs, and utilizing appropriate information
  
• Traveling to meet with business contacts, attend conferences and other industry related events, as required
  
  Skills/Qualifications:

• Good writing and oral communication skills
  
• Strong analytical abilities
  
• Multi-task, dependable, professional, responsible
  
• Strong negotiation and sales ability
  
• Minimum of 2 years in bunkers, commodities trading or maritime business. Strong geographical knowledge.
  
• Team player
  
• Bachelors Degree
  
• Microsoft office knowledge.
  
• Bilingual ability a plus, in widely spoken languages.

Company Background:

Praxis Energy Agents is a multi-national trading office for marine fuels. We are currently expanding our sales force in an effort to strengthen our position in our regional markets. We are presently hiring for our locations in Stamford and Hamburg.

Position E:

Vessel Operations

Background:
Founded in 1996 Fairfield Chemical Carriers controls a fleet of more than 20 modern and fully stainless steel vessels trading worldwide in the chemical, clean petroleum, vegetable oil, lubricating oil, acid, and molasses trades. Fairfield provides our customers with a creative approach to trading and an unsurpassed level of customer service thru the commitment of dedicated employees.

Job Description:
The vessel operator will be involved in all stages of the voyage, from pre-fixture negotiations to passing of voyage instructions, day to day operations and finally to post fixture claims. On a daily basis the operator will be in contact with the chartering and accounting departments, the ship's master, brokerage house operations staff, port agents, various other parties. As our business spans the globe the operator will need to be available after office hours, including weekends, to address issues or concerns our customers or vessels may have

Key Qualifications / Requirements:

• Maritime College Degree with Third Officer's license
  
• An engaged, continuously improving approach to job responsibilities
  
• Strong communication and analytical skills required
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft office
  
• Must possess and demonstrate ability to work collaboratively within the team environment
  
• Detail oriented
  
• Ideally have 1 to 2 years sailing time aboard tankers
  
• Ideally have 1 to 2 years Office experience

Benefits:
Fairfield Chemical fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health /medical coverage, 401K with employer matching and paid vacation/holidays.

Position F:

Bunker/Broker

Merlin Petroleum located in Westport, CT seeks a dynamic bunker/broker to develop/maintain company's growth.

• Candidate must have minimum 3 years experience with a proven track record.
  
• Knowledge of bunkering essential
  
• Understanding of ship Operations/Chartering helpful
  
• Candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills
  
• Additional language skills a plus
  
• Must have marketing/sales experience
  
• Be a team player and be highly motivated
  
• Candidate must be highly organized and detail oriented and be proactive in being able to bring in his/her own customer base.
  

Only qualified candidates to apply.

Position G:

Operations for Bulk Shipping

Who is COSCO Bulk Carrier Americas Inc.
COSCO Bulk Carrier Americas Inc, which was established by COSCO Bulk Carrier CO., LTD TianJin China and COSCO Americas NJ USA on July 2006, was registered under state of Delaware according to Americans law and office located in Secaucus New Jersey.

As a joint-venture company, they have fully authorization to extent COSCO bulk marketing and business, specialization in the international bulk cargo transportation, operation, chartering of bulk cargoes and vessels.

Job Description

Routine works

1. Understand new charter party, and receive the new shipment instruction.
2. Contact ship master and make clear ship particulars /conditions and itinerary
3. Prepare general instruction and send sailing order to master.
4. Arrange bunkers
5. Arrange ship's hold preparation.
6. Nominate port agent
7. Check the port disbursement, and arrange the fund in advance.
8. Arrange TCL insurance upon delivery vassal
9. Contact chatterers to prepare cargos
10. Calculate cargo quantity and push master to load according to vessel's capacity and draft limitation and also the cargo's characteristic.
11. Arrange sailing route.
12. Collect port documents, and cargo documents.
13. Calculate freight and dem/des, and push chatterers to pay.
14. Arrange cargo discharging; repeat the necessary works as 6 to 13.
15. Safety management.
16. Security management under ISPS rule.
17. Environment maintenance.
18. Settle the freight and des/dem dispute
19. Settle the stevedore damage
20. Conclude the voyage and make report.
21. Close the file.
22. BMS
23. FILE

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor Degree

Professional background: Navigation or Shipping Management

Experience: At least 5 years experience in dry bulk shipping

Skill: Fluent English and Chinese
MS Office: Excel (spread sheet), Power Point, Word

Position H:

CHEMICAL TANKER OPERATIONS

Odin Marine Group LLC is seeking qualified applicants with Tanker Operations experience to join our growing Specialty Tanker group in Stamford, CT. 3-5 years Chemical Tanker operations experience is preferred.

You will be responsible to liaise closely between our Charterer and Shipowner clients with regards to all post fixture details and voyage updates.

Qualified applicants will excel at problem solving and be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining detailed, thorough, accurate voyage files
  
• Communicate all load / discharge orders
  
• Knowledge of port restrictions, last cargo restrictions, regulations etc
  
• Maintain and present KPI reports for various COA's being operated
  
• Assist in releasing Bill's of lading and arranging LOI's as needed
  
• Coordinate freight invoicing
  
• Develop and maintain close client relationships

Minimum computer skills required: MS Office / Outlook

Position I:

IT Dept. Team Member

Moran is a leading tug and barge services company with locations spanning the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Moran is a growth-oriented company committed to providing high quality, safe, and efficient tug assist, towing, transportation and related maritime services to our customers that are based world-wide.

Position & Location: This position is an opportunity to join an existing cross functional team of dedicated IT professionals whose primary goal is to meet the IT needs of the Company's employees and customers. It is an opportunity to make use of your skills and experience and, to acquire new skills, while assisting the team in developing our enterprise systems located at our corporate headquarters in New Canaan, CT. Infrequent travel may be required to other Moran locations.

Primary Skill Sets

• Design and write SQL Server Reporting Services reports to meet business requirements.
  
• Develop Extract Transform Load packages using Sql Server Integration Services/Data Transformation Services
  
• OLAP development and administration of analysis cubes
  
• Experience in writing stored procedures, database functions and views in T-SQL
  
• Ability to write analysis services expressions using MDX

Requirements:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to participate in team setting a must, in addition to having the ability to interact with senior business and technical IT management.
  
• BS degree in Computer Science or appropriate experience levels.

Preferred skills

• General Business knowledge, especially with Accounting and Finance.
  
• Business Intelligence.
  
• XML including understanding of DOM (document object model), schemas, and transformations
  
• Experience in BizTalk orchestrations and solutions
  
• Exposure to Sharepoint
  
• Knowledge of the Marine Industry.

Compensation & Benefits:

Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers its full-time employees a competitive compensation and benefits package including health/dental insurance, long-term disability, life and 401(k) participation with employer matching opportunities. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

MORAN TOWING CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Local candidates only please. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Position J:

Head of Commercial Management

We are Executive Search Consultants conducting an exclusive retained search to recruit the Head of Commercial Management for a newly-formed shipping company. Its Chairman also heads a $1 billion New York event driven limited investment partnership. The chosen candidate will run both its owned fleet and a commercial trading operation focused on the dry bulk sector.

This could be a career building and wealth building opportunity.

Thus far the Company owns two vessels, one product tanker and one dry bulk Supramax. The Company is currently undertaking a capital raise to expand the fleet significantly. It is seeking a Head of Commercial Management to help run both its owned fleet and a commercial trading operation focused on the dry bulk sector. It will be sufficiently capitalized to accommodate a mid-sized fleet of chartered ships and to support corporate overhead.

The Company is led by the Chairman, who is also its controlling shareholder. Its CEO, a separate position, has had twenty-five years experience as a shipping industry banker. It has a Managing Director responsible for all aspects of finance and organization, who joined from a prestigious shipping company. Technical operations are handled by the former fleet manager of a well-known shipping group. Support functions are currently performed by the parent company.

Responsibilities and Attributes: The ideal candidate should be very entrepreneurial, capable of formulating and executing the business plan. He/she should be able to build a small team of other commercial managers and an operation from scratch. The candidate should have significant experience and contacts in the commercial trading business as well as with users of dry bulk cargo and ship owners. The candidate should be proficient at "triangulating" trade and have excellent business instincts. He/she should possess a thorough understanding of risk management, hedging, and maritime law/regulations. Interpersonal skills, a proven record of generating profits, and managing risk are required. Experience in cocoa, coffee and other grains is desired but not absolutely necessary.

The Head of Commercial Management will be a direct report to both the CEO and to the Chairman.

Opportunities for Growth: It is anticipated that the Company will grow into a mature shipping/trading entity. Future capital infusions by current owners and new investors will provide the financial platform enabling the Company to become a competitive force globally.

The Head of Commercial Management will ultimately develop into a role responsible for a larger span of control as well as become a personal wealth building opportunity.

Please email your bio, resume, or simply contact data to Steven Seiden, President, Seiden Krieger Associates. Inc.: steven@seidenkrieger.com. Kindly include your cell phone number.

Position K:

Operations at a tanker broker
Greenwich, CT

Charles R. Weber Company, Inc., an independent ship-brokerage company that has been serving the tanker market since 1940, is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable individual to work in their operations department.

Job Description:
A vessel operator's job is to review all incoming messages, promptly coordinate communications between principles, analyze the terms of each charter party, ensure voyages are performed seamlessly and in accordance to the terms in its charter party, and provide maritime expertise in accomplishing these tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of charter parties
  
• Coordinate with brokers on chartering matters
  
• Coordinate with accounting department regarding post-voyage billing
  
• Off-hour work capability, including weekend and holiday coverage
  
• Periodic travel for visiting customers, both near and far

Requirements:

• Must possess a 4-year degree (maritime studies is a plus)
  
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Multi-tasking abilities
  
• Professionalism is a must
  
• Team player
  
• Computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  
• Willingness to travel and entertain clients
  
• Tanker sailing experience is a plus
  
• Foreign Language is a plus

Salary will be commensurate basis experience and skills. A comprehensive benefits package is also included.

Position L:

Commercial Marine Operator

COMPANY

Tesoro Corporation, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a Fortune 150 and Global 500 company. As a leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products we, through our subsidiaries, operate seven refineries, more than 900 branded retail stations, and employ approximately 5,200 employees.

Our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of honesty and integrity; respect and trust; commitment to excellence; creative and entrepreneurial spirit; teamwork; and safety and environmental stewardship.

Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.


POSITION

Reporting to the Manager of Commercial Marine Operations, the Commercial Marine Operator has a key role in devising the most efficient and cost effective means of implementing operating requirements by coordinating and scheduling crude and product movements and day-to-day operations of company chartered-in vessels. The Commercial Marine Operator works internally with System Optimization and Transportation Accounting for voyage planning and economics and is responsible for vessel scheduling, cargo planning, voyage economics and regional and functional communications. Externally, the Commercial Marine Operator works directly with vessel owners, brokers, captains, agents, and refinery schedulers to address chartered vessel issues and scheduling requirements provided by System Optimization.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and implementing a schedule and cargo plan for each assigned Tesoro time and voyage chartered-in vessel to comply with the plan created by the System Optimization Group, the operating constraints of each refinery, and maintaining all schedules in IMOS.
  
• Overseeing the commercial operations of Tesoro time-chartered vessels for optimal utilization and efficient interface with Tesoro refineries and terminals, with other loading and/or discharge terminals, and supporting the System Optimization group's planning.
  
• Tracking the economics of each voyage and responding to market changes to ensure maximum profitability on each voyage.
  
• Monitoring and documenting vessel performance per charter party terms and conditions and participating in the reconciliation of performance and demurrage claims.
  
• Overseeing vessel and cargo operations, cargo optimization and documentation for Tesoro chartered-in vessels, including communication with vessels and agents.
  
• Continually improving system processes and communications.
  

If you are bright and seek a unique challenge to utilize and maximize your seagoing experience in a Marine Department that is involved in all aspects of voyage planning, we need to talk to you. Tesoro's Commercial Marine Operators are involved at every phase of the voyage planning, and learn and apply seagoing experience to the planning and execution of every voyage.

We are looking for an "A" player, who will take responsibility for the success of the voyage execution, and use problem-solving and leadership skills to react to encountered problems.

Candidates considered for this position must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited maritime institution.
  
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in marine operations including vessel operations, cargo scheduling, etc.
  
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and bring consensus from competing viewpoints.
  
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize management needs.
  
• Tanker deck officer license is highly desired (2nd Mate license or higher preferred).
  
• Knowledge of tanker/cargo operations, or terminal and/or refinery operations experience is also an advantage.
  The ideal candidate will have a blend of leadership, problem-solving and people skills and not be afraid to speak up to solve a problem in a group setting.

Position M:

Mooring Master

AET, the premier lightering company in the U.S. Gulf, is looking to expand its group of Mooring Masters. The Mooring Master (MM) is the PIC for offshore Lightering Operations primarily between VLCCs and Aframax tankers. The MM provides expert knowledge of US Gulf STS operations while ensuring the officers and crew of both vessels follow OCIMF and company guidelines. Acting as a Pilot Advisor to the Masters of both vessels, the Mooring Master is ultimately responsible for the safety of the operations during the maneuvering of the vessels together, monitoring the status of the moorings throughout the cargo transfer and maneuvering the vessels to separate after completion of the transfer operations.

Qualifications (required)

• Unlimited Master's License w/ Oceans endorsement
  
• STCW document
  
• 1 year of experience as Master or
  
• 5 years of experience as Pilot or
  
• 2 years of experience as Mooring Master
  

Qualifications (preferred)

• Tanker experience
  
• PIC Oil Transfer
  
• Willingness to relocate to the Houston Area
  

EOE