Boarding Agent

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

The Boarding Agent will be responsible for boarding vessels and handle all ship’s formalities with port authorities.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Egypt, Port Suez (On-Site)

Key Responsibilities:

• Boarding the ships.
• Communications with ship’s Masters and the clients.
• Co-ordinating whole the required services i.e. crew changes , inward and outward shipments, CTM , supplies etc.
• Sending updates and timely reports to ships’ principals.
• Co-ordinating the surveyors’ attendance and following up bunkering operations & sending timely reports.
• Following up ISS ethics and polices.
• Compliance with ISS safety regulations.
• Uploading costs /quotations on optic system.
  
  

Key Deliverables:

• Responsible to fulfil all ship’s services in Port Suez Canal all Egyptian Red Sea Ports.
• Delivering a consistent quality in handling ship’s services.
• Arranging for all port formalities related to vessel call /Transit.
• Document filing.
• Responding messages for both ships’ Masters and clients.
  
  

The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job as requested by the Line Manager and ensure full utilization of all ISS systems according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in the maritime/shipping industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly in a dynamic environment.
  
  

You will receive:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

• A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
• Competitive salary package.
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Value Award celebration events.
  
  

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.