Operations Manager

Run day-to-day fleet performance for time-chartered crude tankers. Plan voyages, manage 24-hour execution, control costs, and lead operators so every lift is punctual and profitable.

About Prowa

The shipping subsidiary of Prowa manages and coordinates time-chartered crude tankers across Middle East routes and beyond, scaling fleet and trading coverage with disciplined execution and clear reporting.

The Role

Lead voyage planning, real-time decision making, port and agency coordination, performance analytics, and team leadership, working closely with masters, agents, terminals, and internal stakeholders.

What you will do

• Issue voyage orders, validate passage plans, set bunker strategies, and adjust speed or route to protect cargo windows.
• Coordinate ports, agents, STS, lightering, bunkering, and documentation to keep operations compliant and on time.
• Reconcile noon-reports, ROB and speed-consumption, track laytime and idle time, and prepare TCE and bunker KPI packs.
• Manage a 24/7 duty roster, coach Operations Executives, and update SOPs and workflows in IMOS and related tools.
• Coordinate closely with Chartering on voyage terms and post-fixture issues while maintaining accurate voyage files.

What you bring

Must-have

• 5+ years in tanker operations on the owner or owner-operator side. Agency-only backgrounds are out of scope.
• Proficiency with Veson IMOS, Q88, AIS portals, and E-NOA/EDIS with strong Excel and written reporting.
• Working knowledge of OCIMF/SIRE, TMSA, ISGOTT, MARPOL VI, SOLAS, and regional port rules.

Nice-to-have

• Master Mariner or Chief Mate license and sea time. Proven coordination of high-risk activities such as STS and hot work.

Location

Dubai, UAE.

Why join

Front-line ownership of live voyages, cross-functional exposure to Chartering and Finance, and a data-driven ops culture that rewards clear decisions and reliable follow-through.

To Apply

Send your CV when you apply. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out if there is a fit.