WPS Port Agency Assistant, Vietnam

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Main Responsibilities:

• •Providing smooth operation for husbandry services related to crew change, meet and greet, cash to master, medical assistance etc…
• •Acting as WPS representative towards vessel crew.
• •Proactively catering to vessel’s requirements.
• •Communicating with vessels to collect the information required by the different parties.
• •Monitoring regulatory compliance (terminal and access channel restrictions, vessel line-up, cargo handling method and rate, pre-arrival notifications).
• •Communicating with various governmental authorities (Port Authorities, Immigration, Health and Quarantine, Custom etc…)
• •Preparing ships’ customs, port authorities, Immigration and other pertinent documents.
• •Attending to vessel arrival/departure (after hours while on duty).
• •Keeping masters notified of berthing prospects, operation schedule, and special requirements.
• •Arranging pilot, linesmen, tug service for vessel arrival/shift/departure.
• •Assisting Fleet Operators and Ship Owners, Charterers, and relating parties by keeping them closely updated on vessels’ progress.

Qualifications:

• •Good English speaking and writing skills, able to read and understand maritime and shipping related documents.
• •Able to process and follow guidelines instructed by authorities or relating parties.
• •College or University graduate.
• •Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• •At least one year’s experience as a boarding agent.
• •Familiar and experienced with E-documents submission on National Single Window system.
• •Basic knowledge of Vietnam port system and local access channels.
• •Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are required.
• •Attentive to details, methodical and well planning.
• •People oriented: must be able to build strong relationships with crew, owners, suppliers, service providers, and authorities.
• •Ability to work under pressure.
• •Ability to work overtime.

Interested candidates can send us your latest resume, containing:

Education background

Detailed work experience

Date of availability

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Work Location:

Wilhelmsen Port Services Co., Ltd.

Room 1609, Mapletree Business Center,

No. 1060 Nguyen Van Linh Street,

Tan Hưng Ward

Hochiminh City, Vietnam

Number of employees in Vietnam: 22

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.

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