Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Ship Brokers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Ship Brokers (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Ship Brokers (Maritime) are specialist intermediaries/ negotiators between buyers and sellers of vessels, or between shipowners and charterers. They negotiate and agree on the arrangement of ocean transport of goods and commodities by sea, or the employment of a vessel.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge in shipping law and marine insurance
Ship Brokers (Maritime) must be able to provide professional maritime advice to potential buyers and ship owners, such as shipping law and marine insurance
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A bachelor's degree in international shipping and transport logistics or business, or related field
Professional qualification
Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Hong Kong Branch) is preferable
Experience
1 to 2 years of experience in shipbroking, in shipping company, or in related field is required
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $70,000-$160,000
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Ship Brokers (Maritime) usually work in offices during regular business hours. They may have to do much of the planning and paperwork involved in the evening and at weekends.
