Job Title: SHIP AGENTLocation: CorkSummary of PositionThe Ship Agent is responsible for acting as a representative of the ship owner at a port and is the first point of contact for a vessel scheduled to arrive at a port. The Ship Agent is responsible for organising, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the port call, from making berth arrangements and services ahead of the vessel's arrival to finalising the accounts and other paperwork after the vessel has sailed. The Ship Agent liaises with the relevant port authorities to ensure they are kept up to date of the ship's movements.The Ship Agent will also assist with the management and operation of other commercial activities in the port, such as tug and workboat hire, car and passenger ferries, as well as arranging personnel/crew.Responsibilities / Principal DutiesCoordinate pilot, tug, and linesman, and make berthing arrangements for vesselsCoordinate with the receivers of cargo to ensure they are ready to accept the ship/cargoCoordinate Customs and port paperwork for the entrance/clearance of vesselsBoard vessels at the marine facilities in the port and the surrounding areaCoordinate any necessary repairs with local servicesKeep ship owners informed of the vessel's position & local scheduleArrange personnel/crew for tug and work boats when requiredArrange crew for car ferries and passenger ferries when requiredAny other duties the management may, from time to time, deem necessary and reasonably requireWorking HoursThe working hours of this position are 09:00hrs to 17:30hrs, Monday to FridayEssential Requirements:Leaving Certificate or equivalent education standard requiredFluency in English, both spoken and writtenGood level of computer literacy/skillsGood knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Customer service-orientedFull, clean Category B driving licence or an equivalent driving license from another country which is valid in IrelandDesirable Requirements:Previous experience in the shipping industry is not essential