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General Manager - Stowage & Vessel Planning

Caliberly - Recruitment Agency

5 - 10 years

Mumbai

Posted: 12/02/2026

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Job Description

  • Job Title: General Manager - Stowage & Vessel Planning
  • Location: Mumbai/Chennai, India (On-site)


Key Requirements:

  • Season professional in Stowage Planning and Vessel Operations & cost optimization experience from Shipping line organizations only
  • Bachelors Degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
  • At least 12+ years of experience in vessel operations, stowage planning, marine operations, handled live vessels and related operational shipping functions.
  • Person should be willing to travel to Dubai, Singapore & Hong Kong on monthly basis.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Own live vessel operations across services and trades
  • Oversee and approve stowage plans ensuring vessel stability, safety, DG compliance, and optimal utilization
  • Coordinate with Masters, terminals, and regional operations for smooth port calls
  • Manage operational disruptions (delays, congestion, weather, port issues)
  • Optimize vessel-related costs (port costs, re-handling, restows, bunker impact)
  • Lead and guide vessel planners and stowage planning teams
  • Act as escalation point for operational and stowage-related decisions

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