Cargo Superintendent

**WHO WE ARE | THE COMPANY**

Fednav, with headquarters in Montreal, is the largest privately owned Canadian shipowner and operator, specialized in worldwide shipping of bulk and breakbulk cargoes. With over 85 years of experience and expertise, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization, committed to our customers and employees. Our core values are based on honesty, integrity, and respect towards community and environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cargo Operations, we are looking for a **Cargo Superintendent **to supervise cargo operations in the European zone and provide cargo related technical support to the Operations and Chartering department.

**Location**:Antwerp Office**

**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE**

**For the Operations Department**
- Assess ship’s cargo uplift.
- Assess required space for steel cargoes and breakbulk projects.
- Prepare stowage plans and relevant calculations.
- Provide technical background on cargo related issues.
- Provide guidance on applicable regulations for each type of cargo.
- Provide advice on different seamanship’s related topics.
- Give guidance on cargo hold preparation and cleaning.
- Discuss stowage or cargo related topics with Master and Owners**.**

**For the Chartering Department**
- Assess suitability of ships for certain cargo or contracts.
- Assess the acceptability of cargo for safe shipment.
- Provide technical information about the vessels.
- Provide advice on cargo handling restrictions.
- Provide advice on different seamanship’s related topics.
- Participate in vessel’s scheduling meetings.
- Request and evaluate stevedoring rates for both load and discharge operations.

**Out of the office**
- Physical supervision of stowage and securing of cargo in the European zone.
- Coordination of gang ordering and ship’s working schedules.
- Supervise stevedore work.
- Supervise special loading or unloading operations.
- Pre-inspect special cargoes on site.
- Act as the company representative.
- Interface between the office, stevedores, and the ship.

**Other**
- Keep informed of developing maritime regulations (national and international).
- Keep informed of new developments related to cargo handling and carriage.
- Communicate knowledge and experience to colleagues (Operations and Chartering).

**WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON**
- Experience as a Deck Officer on ocean going vessels.
- Relevant degree in Nautical Sciences.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of ship construction, structural strength, trim, and stability.
- Knowledge/experience in stowage, lashing, and other requirements for the carriage of breakbulk cargoes, such as steel, projects, heavy lifts.
- Knowledge/experience with grain stability calculations and regulations.
- Knowledge of IMSBC Code and other relevant regulations and conventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written). French and German are considered an asset.
- Ability to efficiently interact with ship’s Masters, and crew.
- Good organizer, strong attention to detail.
- Problem solver: stress resistant with the ability to make decisions and work independently.
- Computer proficient.

**Other Requirements**:

- Flexibility to travel
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours (including weekends) as required

**Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent contract

Pay: €70.000,00 - €85.000,00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Commuter assistance
- Company events
- Company phone
- Eco vouchers
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person