Horizon Shipping, Inc
An Ultranav Company
https://ultranav.dk/dry-bulk/

“We care about more than just your cargo”

Horizon Shipping is the leader in cargo deliveries and your partner in integration and development. Our vessels average transport of 6 million metric tons of mineral concentrates a year, and our freight routes span the globe – with a particular focus on west coast South America, the Far East, the US Gulf, and Europe (including the Mediterranean and the Black Sea) – resulting in a clientele that is more prepared, more successful, and better connected.

Operator – Job Description
Operations
The Vessel Logistics Operator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of vessel operations throughout the shipping process, ensuring that shipments are loaded, discharged, and maintained efficiently. The role involves close collaboration with clients, agents, and internal teams to facilitate seamless vessel operations while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities
1. Coordinate vessel operation schedules to ensure efficient execution, including all required services such as port agent coordination, client requests, inspection services, hold cleanings, and bunker replenishment.
2. Manage and coordinate bunker supply for vessel operations.
3. Develop and oversee stowage plans, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory requirements.
4. Keep clients and agents informed about vessel movements and itineraries while maintaining strong professional relationships.
5. Prepare and manage required documentation, ensuring accurate data entry into company systems and distribution to key internal stakeholders (e.g., Laytime calculations, Operations Controlling).
6. Compile voyage cargo orders and communicate them effectively to the Master and Chief Officer.
7. Analyze port costs and services, approving or rejecting expenses and providing necessary payment instructions.
8. Identify and resolve operational problems and inconsistencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.
9. Collaborate with internal teams to align accounting policies, procedures, and financial transactions with company standards and external stakeholders, including vendors, reporting agencies, and clients.
10. Review and improve operational procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Perform additional tasks as required to support the department and company objectives.

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Profile
Knowledge & Skills
• Basic understanding or strong interest in the maritime and dry bulk shipping industry
• Willingness to learn about vessel operations, cargo handling, and logistics processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using basic office software (e.g., Excel, Outlook)
• Spanish not required but is a plus

Experience
• No prior experience required, but any internship or exposure to maritime/logistics operations is a plus
• Recent graduate or early-career professional eager to grow within vessel or port operations

Responsibilities:

- Operate and navigate Launch Vessel in various water conditions
- Ensure the safety of passengers and crew members on board
- Maintain and inspect the boat's mechanical systems and equipment
- Perform routine maintenance checks
- Monitor weather conditions and make decisions regarding safe navigation
- Communicate effectively with passengers and provide exceptional customer service
- Manage the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo
- Follow all safety protocols and regulations

Requirements:

- Valid Boat USCG Captain's license or Launch Operators License
- Proven boat handling experience as a Boat Captain or Launch Driver
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Familiarity with maritime laws, regulations, and safety procedures
- Physical fitness to perform duties such as lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods of time, and being able to work in various weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Maritime Simulator Operator Job description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate navigational simulators during training and research projects
- Develop training scenarios in conjunction with customers and instructors
- Assist instructors in training and interface with students as required

Requirements:
- Operate simulators during training evolution to provide realistic training environment and meet training objectives of course
- Operate simulators during research projects and assist in compilation of test results and report preparations
- Develop and update simulator scenarios as required by course objectives and customer needs
- Test simulator exercises, databases, and hydrodynamic models as assigned by operations manager
- Maintain inventory of scenarios in system database as well as published copies
- Maintain and update various logs as assigned by Head, Operations
- Support and carryout all duties in accordance with organization’s Quality Management System
- Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:
- Possess a working knowledge of shipboard terminology and procedures
- Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment where changing priorities can potentially create stressful situations
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing through a variety of media
- Make both one-on-one and group presentations
- Self-start and prioritize
- Work and converse comfortably with others
- React and respond rapidly to changing customer requirements

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor degree from an accredited college program and hold a USCG Third Mate License
- Military service or equivalent experience may be substituted for the above
- Six months of seagoing experience in licensed capacity preferred

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Transport customers back and forth to their moorings on a 19' outboard-powered launch. Move customer's boats back and forth to the fuel dock. Fuel/wash boats, pump holding tanks and complete other misc. tasks as needed. Assist customers with bringing gear to and from their boats. Daily check of docks and boats in slips. Full/part-time and weekday/weekend shifts available. Must already posess a USCG launch operator's license or higher or will have license in hand to start working. Position available in mid-May if desired helping out with general boatyard work, transitioning to launch/operator/fuel dock as the season progressed. Work available through Labor Day weekend at least. $27/hour plus tips.