Ship Boarding Officer - Sleipner Shipping

Job Overview

Sleipner Shipping Pte. Ltd., an established maritime agency and vessel operations provider based at Marina One West Tower (9 Straits View), is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and adaptable Ship Boarding Officer. Offering a competitive monthly salary ranging from $2,000 to $3,500, this permanent full-time executive role involves coordinating port formalities, managing vessel clearances, facilitating crew changes, arranging bunkering and husbandry services, and conducting physical vessel boardings across Singapore ports and anchorages.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process port formalities, MPA declarations, immigration paperwork, customs documentation, and official vessel clearances.
• Manage end-to-end operational matters, port logistics, and documentation relating to assigned vessels.
• Coordinate essential port services, including bunkering operations, husbandry support, crew changes, marine surveyors, and ship suppliers.
• Arrange reliable transportation for ship crew members between vessels, airports, hotels, and medical facilities.
• Provide timely, accurate operational updates regarding vessel schedules, arrival prospects, and work progress to shipowners and operators.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with customers, principals, port authorities, and maritime service providers.
• Conduct physical vessel boardings at Singapore port terminals, pilot boarding grounds, and anchorages as required by vessel schedules.

Working Location, Schedule & Compensation

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• Job Level: Executive.
• Work Location: Marina One West Tower, 9 Straits View, Singapore 018937 (Marina Bay financial district / port anchorage deployments).
• Monthly Salary: $2,000 to $3,500.
• Work Schedule: Requires flexibility to work irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays in accordance with vessel arrival and departure timetables.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in a shipping agency, maritime operations, or vessel boarding role.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore port regulations, MPA procedures, immigration formalities, and tariff structures.
• Possession of a valid Singapore Class 3 driving licence is mandatory for site and port travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Resilient under pressure, capable of responding promptly to urgent operational demands, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills; candidates able to commence work at short notice will have an advantage.