The module introduces the responsibilities and role of the operation department, including pre-fixing and post fixing process including explanatory measures, actual documents as of the ship’s commencement of charter (both T/C and V/C) throughout the currency of her fixture including but not limited to: Chartering Dept support prior fixing, Holds preparation, chartering abbreviations commonly used, recap of fixture, NOR submission in connection to Laycan and Laytime, plus Voyage instruction upon fixing.
Additionally, indicating a way of communication between Charterers and Owners along with c/p practical issues, monitoring vessels performance, bunkering procurement, support need to be provided to Legal Dept and LOI’s (Letters of Indemnity) and explanatory notes to Bills of Lading. Moreover, it describes vessel’s Pre-arrival requirements along with loading and discharging monitoring process, for various cargoes, including but not limited and to steel products and the Pand I involvement. Finally presents the AGM effect and a complete UWS report as same is affecting vessels performance.
