# Senior Operations Manager - Dry Bulk Shipping — OBE SHIPS

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 24,000 to 38,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-10
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## Description

WE ARE HIRING | SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER | DUBAI, UAE

OBE SHIPS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Operations Manager of Dry Bulk Fleet to join our team in Dubai.

This is a hands-on post-fixture operations role for someone who understands that successful vessel operations are not just about following a voyage they are about protecting the Company’s interests, controlling costs, solving problems quickly and ensuring each voyage performs efficiently.

⚓ THE ROLE

The successful candidate will manage assigned dry bulk vessels from fixture through voyage completion, including:

• Voyage planning, cargo intake, bunker planning and port considerations

• Issuing voyage instructions and coordinating with Masters, Charterers, Owners, agents, brokers and surveyors

• Monitoring vessel schedules, cargo readiness, port congestion, berthing and weather

• Coordinating loading/discharging operations and reviewing stowage plans

• Monitoring speed, consumption, bunkers and overall voyage performance

• Controlling voyage expenses and disbursements

• Handling Bills of Lading, NORs, SOFs, BDNs and other operational documentation

• Laytime/demurrage calculations, freight/hire statements and voyage accounts

• Handling operational claims, Charter Party disputes and performance matters

• Coordinating with P&I Clubs, insurers and surveyors when required

• Following up outstanding freight, hire, demurrage and other receivables

🎯 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on dry bulk vessel operations experience

• Strong knowledge of Charter Parties, post-fixture operations, laytime and demurrage

• Good understanding of dry bulk cargoes, stowage, ports, bunkering and vessel documentation

• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control mindset

• Experience with claims and P&I matters is an advantage

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple vessels and voyages simultaneously

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Strong Excel/MS Office skills; Veson IMOS and Shipfix experience is an advantage

💡 THE PERSON

We are looking for a proactive operator who takes ownership — someone who does not simply pass problems on, but understands the issue, assesses its operational and commercial implications and finds practical solutions that protect the Company’s interests.

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE

🏢 Company: OBE SHIPS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

📩 Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or send their CV through the contact details provided.

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## Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on dry bulk vessel operations experience. Strong knowledge of Charter Parties, post-fixture operations, laytime and demurrage. Good understanding of dry bulk cargoes, stowage, ports, bunkering and vessel documentation. Strong commercial awareness and cost-control mindset. Experience with claims and P&I matters is an advantage. Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple vessels and voyages simultaneously. Excellent written and spoken English. Strong Excel/MS Office skills; Veson IMOS and Shipfix experience is an advantage.

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