As Union Maritime’s (UML) fleet continues to grow, within an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, with evolving client demands, there is a necessity to focus on strengthening our specialist Commercial Operations team in the London HQ.

The team’s dynamic work supports our tanker and dry bulk fleet. UML also has a substantial newbuild programme underway, which consists of chemical and product tankers, in addition to dry bulk vessels.

Commercial Operations have team members situated in London, Lagos and Singapore. UML also has offices in Athens, Mumbai and Tokyo, making this an opportunity to join a truly global team.   

Core Role Function

To oversee the commercial operations for our owned fleet of tankers, both across spot and period charter structures.

Requirements

·         Coordinate timely provision of voyage orders, agency appointments

·         Manage and ensure compliance with charter party terms

·         Review tank cleaning plans (in coordination with our Marine Operations team), along with following up with the vessel to oversee progress and verification of cleaning standards

·         Coordinate bunker planning in the most cost and time efficient manner

·         Review stowplans to ensure we are optimising our cargo intakes where applicable, whilst assisting the Chartering Department for time critical pre-fixture tasks

UML is a global leader in managing a fleet of modern tankers, we are proud to own and charter over 70 vessels, with one of the youngest and cleanest fleets on the water. With offices spanning 3 continents, we are the ideal tonnage provider for our customers with unparalleled reach. Our tankers transport crude oil, chemicals, and oil products, as well as clean petroleum products, in major commercial areas worldwide.

Union Maritime Services – Athens, Greece is seeking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Athens Office Administrator/IT Assistant to join our team, reporting to the Athens Office Manager with a dotted line into the Head of IT. This role requires someone who is experienced and capable working within a slick, highly commercial and fast-paced environment, where there are multiple demands on time. Individual must be confident and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising. The individual will have direct exposure to the MD of the company and will support the day-to-day Office Administration and basic IT functions (detailed below) within tight time parameters where timely administration of facilities matters and all documents is critical. The individual needs to be confident at following up with team members including senior management. Individual must be able to ‘keep-up’: manage and influence others; use WhatsApp, emails and corporate communications to get things done.

Requirements

As UML increases its fleet and grows our footprint in the region, we are looking to hire an Event Planner to support activity in the region. The role is based in our Tokyo office 5 days per week and requires fluent English.

Key responsibilities will include:

·         Planning & organising Vessel Delivery Ceremonies in Japan, China, Singapore and Korea.

·         Organising Investor events in Japan, China, Singapore and Korea.

·         Arranging meetings when the CEO is in country.

·         Coordinating client meetings and logistics.

·         Adhoc administrative task as required.

Requirements

·         Approx. 5 years of relevant work experience.

·         Fluent English is essential.

·         Exceptional organizational & administrational skills.

·         This is a client facing role and requires professional communication skills.

Overview

As Union Maritime’s (UML) fleet continues to grow, within an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, with evolving client demands, there is a necessity to focus on strengthening our specialist Commercial Operations team in the London HQ.

The team’s dynamic work supports our tanker and dry bulk fleet. UML also has a substantial newbuild programme underway, which consists of chemical and product tankers, in addition to dry bulk vessels.

Commercial Operations have team members situated in London, Lagos and Singapore. UML also has offices in Athens, Mumbai and Tokyo, making this an opportunity to join a truly global team.   

Core Role Function

To oversee the commercial operations for our owned fleet of tankers, both across spot and period charter structures.

Responsibilities

UML is a leading shipowner headquartered in London with a fleet of more than 70 vessels on the water currently covering both tankers and dry. UML offices span three continents with a significant customer base that continues to grow with their fleet of modern, economical vessels.

We are looking for a dynamic commercial lead for Atlantas, to work with management on developing and executing on commercial opportunities, including most notably the expansion of technical management services (with ambition to take on a large third party fleet) and the development of the new training business (with academy sites under construction and curriculum under development). 

The role requires an experienced commercial lead, who is likely to have a background in business development, strategy, structuring, or similar areas. Candidates should have knowledge of shipping and, ideally, technical matters, but it is a commercial role rather than technical role. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Overview

As Union Maritime’s (UML) business continues to grow, within an increasingly complex regulatory landscape and with evolving performance expectations, we aim to strengthen our ability to effectively coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.

The Technical Coordination Lead will be instrumental in taking our cross-functional and departmental efficiencies to the next level, as our innovative fleet continues to grow.

Technical Coordination Lead

The Technical Coordination Lead will work closely with SeaLabs (our in-house innovation and development hub), Fleet Performance, Technical Managers and Commercial Operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping SeaLabs navigate the complex and evolving landscape of international maritime regulations. This position requires a proactive individual with deep industry knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to assess the impact of regulations on our fleet and future operations.

Description

UML is a leading shipowner headquartered in London with a fleet of more than 70 vessels on the water currently covering both tankers and dry. UML offices span three continents with a significant customer base that continues to grow with their fleet of modern, economical vessels.

As UML continues its growth, the chartering team have identified the requirement for a junior dry bulk charterer to join the desk and assist in continuing the growth in this sub-sector. UML currently has ten dry vessels on the water with another twelve to deliver by the end of 2027. Thereafter there are opportunities for further vessel growth as well as opportunities to develop cargo and paper books.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Initially day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to,

1. Pre-fixture support

2. Charter party assistance

3. Market research and analysis

4. Desk administration

5. Liaising with counterparties (as the role develops)

6. Fixing of vessels (as the role develops)

Key Skills:

1. Well-organised

2. Hardworking

3. Desire to learn quickly

4. Ability to take on responsibility

5. Out-of-the-box thinking

6. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Overview

Union Maritime is a leading global shipowner and shipping solutions provider, powering global trade by transporting essential cargo safely, sustainably, and efficiently. We operate with an unwavering commitment to excellence, leveraging extensive maritime expertise and innovative technologies to deliver reliable and agile services, enabling our partners to unlock new growth opportunities. We strive to build long-term partnerships and foster a culture of sustainability that creates value for our customers, crew, and the global communities we serve.

We prioritise safety and environmental responsibility in all operations, continuously embracing digital innovation to optimise performance and reduce our ecological footprint.

Role summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and well-connected Technical Compliance Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in navigating the complex and evolving landscape of international maritime regulations, with a particular focus on environmental compliance and the transition to alternative fuels. This position requires a proactive individual with deep industry knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to assess the impact of regulations on our fleet and future operations.

Requirements

Union Maritime is a leading global shipowner and shipping solutions provider, powering global trade by transporting essential cargo safely, sustainably, and efficiently. We operate with an unwavering commitment to excellence, leveraging extensive maritime expertise and innovative technologies to deliver reliable and agile services, enabling our partners to unlock new growth opportunities. We strive to build long-term partnerships and foster a culture of sustainability that creates value for our customers, crew, and the global communities we serve. 

We prioritise safety and environmental responsibility in all operations, continuously embracing digital innovation to optimise performance and reduce our ecological footprint. 

​We are currently looking for a junior role within the Post Fixtures Team at UML to support the Team leader and be responsible for their own claims and outstanding recoveries​ 

Requirements

The Credit Risk Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of credit exposure across the group’s chartering, broking, financing, and other transactional activities. The Credit Risk Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining credit limit protocols and individual counterparty limits, as well as management of interest-charging policy and practice, credit default identification, escalation, and reporting. The function requires close coordination with Finance colleagues on outstanding receivables and receipts, as well as with Legal on recoveries and commercial teams on mitigations and strategy.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Credit Risk Operations

-          Develop, implement, and maintain a robust credit risk policy accounting for counterparty types, transactions, regions, and sectors.

-          Monitor and enforce credit limits for counterparties, ensuring compliance with internal thresholds.

-          Develop and implement policy on application of interest terms in contracts.

-          Identify and escalate defaults and potential defaults.

-          Consult with relevant stakeholders on mitigations and recoveries.

-          Maintain a centralised tracking system for credit exposures, overdue accounts, and recovery efforts.