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Ship Agent - Algeciras

On-site in Algeciras·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Algeciras
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Fixed shift
English
Required
Other languages
French, Portuguese
Driving licence
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
  • Must have a valid driving license and access to a private vehicle.
  • Experience in the maritime or shipping industry will be appreciated, including internship experience
  • Flexibility to work different shifts while respecting all legally mandated rest times.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., port authorities, customs).

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of additional languages (e.g., French, Portuguese) is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Access to a flexible remuneration plan (medical insurance, transport…)
  • Afternoon off on your birthday.
  • Continuous training in our Corporate University (Learning Platform).

The role

Noatum Maritime Services operates as local agents in ports, acting as the eyes and ears on the ground in over 1125 ports across 130 countries. Offering a broad range of Port Services, Commercial Liner Services, Ship Services, and Specialized Services, Noatum Maritime Services supports clients by connecting the dots through their value chain from load port to discharge port.

Our clients include Cargo Owners, Traders, Miners, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Ship Operators, and Ship Managers, handling a wide array of goods and vessel types such as containers, dry bulk, breakbulk, project cargo, crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and passengers.

Noatum Maritime Services differentiates itself through specific domain knowledge, local relationships, understanding of local nuances and risks, and the ability to leverage the assets and scope of services within their broader ecosystem to provide value-added solutions to clients.

What you'll do

The Ship Agent is responsible for the full coordination and execution of vessel calls at assigned ports, acting as the primary liaison between the vessel, port authorities, and service providers. This role ensures that all port services are delivered efficiently, in compliance with Noatum Maritime’s operational standards, and that all stakeholders are kept informed through accurate and timely reporting.

Key Responsabilities

  • Vessel Call Coordination: Manage all operational aspects of vessel calls, including service requests, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.
  • Operational Reporting: Accurately record and report all call-related data using Noatum Maritime’s internal systems, ensuring transparency and traceability
  • KPI Compliance: Support the achievement of company-defined KPIs by maintaining high service standards and operational discipline.
  • Onboard Attendance: Be available to attend vessels in person when required, ensuring direct communication with the ship’s master and crew.
  • Prefunding Management: Ensure compliance with internal procedures for fund remittances and financial documentation related to each vessel call.
  • Information Accuracy & Confidentiality: Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all communications, ensuring that information shared is accurate, relevant, and confidential.

We offer

  • Being part of a dynamic team with global impact.
  • A role with many possibilities for professional and personal growth.

About Noatum

Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.

Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.

Industry
Logistics
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Website
noatum.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
  • Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
  • The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
  • Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.

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Additional information

At Noatum, we ensure equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our recruitment processes. Our goal is to make the most of people’s abilities in all their diversity, avoiding any form of discrimination.

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