Vessel Planner for Global Shipping Leader in Gqeberha
Mediterranean Shipping Company T/A MSC · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Overview
MSC, a global shipping leader, needs a Vessel Planner in Gqeberha to coordinate vessel calls and port operations. If you have 5 years of experience and thrive under pressure, this full time role offers a chance to work with a top logistics team.
About the role
As a Vessel Planner at MSC in Gqeberha, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth arrival, port stay and departure of vessels. You will work closely with port authorities, terminal operators and vessel crews to coordinate all operational aspects of a vessel call.
Key duties include:
- Assist with vessel nominations and maintain correspondence files.
- Communicate with vessels before arrival regarding ETA, berthing and requirements.
- Prepare and manage all documentation for vessel calls, including free pratique and ISPS clearance.
- Liaise with customs, immigration and TPT Logistics for docking and sailing times.
- Perform vessel planning on CASP and send discharge and load EDIs to the terminal.
- Ensure load plans are approved by the planning office and vessel, especially for special and DG cargo.
- Follow up on COD requirements and restow lists.
- Send DG and RF manifests to the vessel as per procedure.
- Assist with damage incidents, obtain reports and place port on notice.
- Update departure bay plans within 6 hours of departure.
- Be on call during vessel port stays.
- Attend vessels on arrival and sailing, assisting with crew changes, hotel bookings and transport.
- Coordinate bunker supply and complete weekly and monthly reports for MSC Geneva.
- Check with forwarders for vessel spares and arrange bay permits and OPL.
- During cruise season, focus on passenger ship calls; otherwise cover container vessels.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
- Related certification or qualification is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Hard working and meticulous.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision and within a team.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with vessel nominations and maintain correspondence.
- Communicate with vessels pre arrival regarding ETA, berthing and requirements.
- Prepare documentation for vessel calls and obtain free pratique and ISPS clearance.
- Liaise with customs and immigration for vessel clearance.
- Coordinate with TPT Logistics for docking and sailing times.
- Conduct vessel planning on CASP and send EDIs.
- Approve load plans with planning office and vessel.
- Follow up on COD and restow lists.
- Send DG and RF manifests to vessel.
- Assist with damage incidents and reports.
- Update departure bay plans within 6 hours.
- Be on call during port stays.
- Attend vessels on arrival and sailing.
- Assist with crew changes, hotel bookings and transport.
- Coordinate bunker supply.
- Complete weekly and monthly reports.
- Manage vessel spares and bay permits.
- Cover cruise and container vessels as needed.
Job details
- Organisation
- Mediterranean Shipping Company T/A MSC
- Location
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
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