Position Summary:

The Husbandry & On-Board Agent plays a critical dual role in supporting vessel operations both ashore and onboard during port calls. This position ensures the timely and accurate execution of husbandry services, including crew changes, delivery of provisions, spare parts, and other logistics—while also serving as the agency’s official representative onboard the vessel upon arrival and departure. A key focus of the role is the coordination of Free Pratique clearance ensuring the vessel’s lawful and efficient entry into port and smooth communication with all involved parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in arranging and coordinating crew changes (visas, transport, accommodation, port passes).
• Handle communication with port authorities, immigration, and customs for all husbandry-related matters.
• Monitor and coordinate delivery of ship supplies, provisions, spare parts, and technical services.
• Update and maintain operational documentation, logs, and reporting systems.
• Liaise with the Master, vessel owners, and third-party providers to ensure all operational requirements are met.
• Attend vessels upon arrival to assist with Free Pratique procedures and initial formalities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of port regulations and procedures & ensure all clearance procedures are completed efficiently, in line with national and port regulations.
• Report status updates to the agency operations team and clients in real-time.
• Respond promptly to unexpected operational issues or last-minute changes.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in ship agency operations, preferably in a port-facing or onboard role.
• Good understanding of port and maritime operations, especially husbandry services.
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office and operational platforms (E-dla, E-pilotage, Hellenic Maritime Single Window)
• Valid driving license

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Greek

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Very good planning, Priority Setting and time-management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including availability outside of office hours when needed as well as ability to work with official documents and authorities.
• Problem-solving attitude and customer-service orientation.

• Ability to deliver to high-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Integrity and Problem-solving attitude.
• Motivated, result oriented, persistent.
• Working under pressure with tight deadlines
• Open to learning and continuous improvement
• A "get things done" attitude - self-motivated and able to adapt to different working situations.
• Very good communication skills, both writing and verbal and presentation skills.
• A team player with collaboration abilities, Flexibility and Business sense

Working Conditions:

• Based in HQ’s office, with visits to vessels and port facilities (on-board agent)
• Shift work or on-call availability may be required, depending on vessel schedules.

Why Join our Company?

• Be part of a company with over 65 years of expertise and innovation in ship repair and dry-docking.
• Work closely with a team of highly skilled professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to grow within an established and respected organization.
• Employment in a healthy and growing Company with very interesting projects.
• Working with the most amazing people in the industry in a dynamic, friendly, and flexible environment that offers challenging goals.
• Development and advancement opportunities.
• A Competitive remuneration Package, based on qualifications and experience.
• Continuous on the job training.

Location

 This is an on-site position based in Pérama, Piraeus, Greece.

All applications will be reviewed in absolute confidentiality and only suitable candidates will be contacted to proceed in the next stages of the selection process.

Equal Opportunities
Our Company ensures equal opportunities, equal treatment, and access for all candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, political or other opinions, ethnic or social origin, marital status or sexual orientation.

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If you're ready to join an exciting, respected company and play a crucial role in shipping agency projects, please send your detailed CV in English with subject “Husbandry Operation Associate / On board-agent” to administration@karval.gr

We look forward to welcoming you onboard!