vessel operations coordinator

Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels' transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necessary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels' maintenance.

The most in-demand skills for this role include types of cargo, physical parts of the vessel, maritime law, International Maritime Organisation conventions, types of maritime vessels, principles of cargo stowage. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives vessel operations coordinator a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.