The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation invites applications from high-caliber maritime commerce professionals for the position of Manager Bulk Carrier Chartering based at the corporate headquarters in Karachi.
Institutional Mandate and Operational Context
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation operates as the national flag carrier and statutory maritime enterprise under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. PNSC manages a modern fleet of dry bulk vessels and commercial tankers engaged in worldwide ocean freight transportation, vital national cargo movements, and bilateral energy supply chains. The commercial bulk carrier division directs global fixtures, voyage estimates, vessel scheduling, and freight contract negotiations in international maritime trading markets.
Core Responsibilities and Professional Scope
The Manager Bulk Carrier Chartering leads pre-fixture and post-fixture commercial operations for the corporation's dry bulk fleet. Key duties include negotiating charter party agreements with international charterers, analyzing global Baltic freight indices, optimizing vessel utilization, and managing laytime and demurrage calculations. The executive collaborates closely with technical management teams, port agents, marine insurance underwriters, and bunker suppliers to ensure cargo deliveries conform to international maritime law and safety standards.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates must compile a comprehensive dossier prior to applying online, ensuring all supporting credentials are ready for official verification:
- Updated professional CV and cover letter outlining commercial bulk shipping accomplishments.
- Attested copies of academic degrees, Master Mariner Certificates of Competency, and transcripts.
- Documented shore-based commercial experience letters from dry bulk vessel operators.
- Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and provincial domicile certificate.
- Recent passport-sized photographs and relevant professional memberships (e.g., MICS accreditation).
Submission Protocol and Recruitment Guidelines
Candidates must submit their applications through the official National Job Portal (https://www.njp.gov.pk) or via the PNSC careers portal on or before October 25, 2026. In-service public sector officers must furnish a Departmental Permission Certificate (NOC). Only shortlisted applicants meeting the advertised criteria will be invited for interview. No travel allowance or daily allowance is admissible.