About ShipLinker

ShipLinker is an AI-powered maritime chartering platform connecting shipowners, charterers, and brokers through intelligent vessel–cargo matching and automated chartering workflows. We combine AI agents with human expertise to make maritime chartering faster, smarter, and more efficient.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive AI Chartering Coordinator to work alongside ShipLinker's AI agents, engage shipowners and charterers, and turn AI-generated vessel–cargo matches into qualified chartering opportunities. The role focuses on counterparty engagement, commercial coordination, and timely handover to Chartering Advisors for negotiation.

Key responsibilities

• AI Match Follow-Up: Review and follow up on AI-generated vessel–cargo matches on the same business day.
• Owner Engagement: Proactively contact shipowners or operators through the ShipLinker platform, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or phone to confirm vessel availability and assess commercial interest.
• Opportunity Qualification: Shortlist interested shipowners and promptly notify relevant charterers.
• Commercial Indications: Obtain preliminary freight rate indications for voyage charters or hire rate indications for time charter trips (TCT) from charterers.
• Offer Coordination: Communicate commercial indications to interested shipowners, obtain their responses or counteroffers, and coordinate initial discussions.
• AI & Platform Updates: Keep ShipLinker's AI agents and Chartering Advisors informed of all communications, counterparty feedback, and opportunity progress.
• Negotiation Handover: Immediately notify the Chartering Advisor when counterparties are ready to negotiate and hand over the opportunity with relevant commercial details.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge or experience in maritime chartering, shipbroking, or commercial shipping.
• Understanding of voyage chartering, time charter trips, and freight/hire rate indications is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging shipowners and charterers directly.
• Proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple opportunities.
• Comfortable using AI-powered platforms, CRM systems, and digital communication tools.
• Good spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

Key performance indicators

• Timely follow-up on AI-generated matches.
• Number of shipowners successfully engaged and qualified.
• Number of opportunities progressing to commercial discussions.
• Number of qualified opportunities handed over for negotiation.
• Accuracy and timeliness of platform updates.

What we offer

• Competitive package — base salary plus performance-linked commission tied to fixtures closed on the platform.
• Flexible work arrangements — work from where you do your best business.
• A seat at the table — directly shape an AI product that is redefining how the chartering market operates.
• Ground-floor opportunity — join a fast-growing, tech-driven shipping startup at an exciting stage of growth.

Join ShipLinker and help turn intelligent vessel–cargo matching into real chartering opportunities.