The role will take ownership of the end-to-end commercial and contractual management of a long-term charter arrangement for an LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), covering both pre-delivery readiness and ongoing commercial management throughout the charter period.
This is a highly strategic role sitting at the intersection of LNG, maritime, commercial contracts, FSRU operations and energy infrastructure, with significant stakeholder exposure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial administration of a long-term maritime charter agreement throughout its lifecycle.
- Establish contract governance frameworks, SOPs, processes and internal controls.
- Oversee charter hire, off-hire, performance monitoring, notices, variations, claims and documentation.
- Ensure commercial readiness ahead of FSRU delivery and commencement of operations.
- Lead commercial activities associated with mobilisation, commissioning, acceptance testing and charter commencement.
- Translate contractual obligations into practical operational and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate closely with technical, marine, operations, engineering, HSSE, finance, legal and scheduling teams.
- Support the optimisation of LNG throughput and terminal utilisation.
- Assess commercial implications of cargo schedule changes, maintenance windows and operational disruptions.
- Work closely with LNG scheduling and portfolio teams to minimise commercial exposure.
- Establish performance management frameworks covering vessel availability, regasification, reliability and contractual KPIs.
- Lead management of contractual claims, disputes and commercial settlements.
- Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and financial risks.
- Act as the primary commercial interface with the vessel owner/operator.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in LNG, shipping, offshore, maritime or energy infrastructure.
- Proven experience managing Time Charter Parties (TCPs) or long-term maritime service agreements.
- Strong understanding of LNG shipping / maritime commercial operations.
- Experience with FSRUs, LNG carriers, LNG terminals or offshore energy projects would be highly advantageous.
- Experience working with shipowners, vessel operators and other maritime stakeholders.
- Strong contract management, claims, risk and commercial negotiation capabilities.
- Experience in project development, commissioning or operational readiness would be an advantage.
Shubhi Dugar (R21100680)
EA License Number: 23S1921
