Vessel Chartering Operations Associate
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain with 2 recent postings.
A Vessel Chartering Operations Associate in the GCC region requires Excel, outlook, communication, analytical, negotiation. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,550 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Vessel Chartering Operations Associate pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- BroadGrain Commodities Inc.
- BroadGrain
Active markets
- bahrain
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BroadGrain Commodities Inc. (“BroadGrain”) is a fast
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growing global company trading and transporting grains, cereals, oilseeds, corn and by
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Execution of chartering contracts, which include voyage/TC contracts.
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Ensuring that the voyages are performed in compliance with the relevant contracts with due consideration to the commercial strategy. To be responsible for maximizing profit for each voyage.
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Responsible for following up on post fixture activities and day
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Monitoring of vessel movements for executing of activities including bunker planning, appointment & coordination with agents and obtaining necessary documentations.
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Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of laytime calculations. To always think out of the box to maximize Dispatch and minimize the demurrage.
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Handling of voyage accounts for the ships including hire payments, freight payments, SOA and settlement of final voyage account with ship owner.
What is the average Vessel Chartering Operations Associate salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Vessel Chartering Operations Associate in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Vessel Chartering Operations Associate salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Vessel Chartering Operations Associate salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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