BYOUNGJUN KIM

DEDICATED WHOLE WORKING LIFE IN MARINE INDUSTRY.

Dynamic and target-oriented professional with extensive experience in cargo chartering, brokering, 
and operations management.

Skilled  in  cargo  stowage,  port  rotation,  bunker  management,  and  active  voyage  planning.  
Well-versed  in  leading  vessel
operations, managing charter agreements, and coordinating logistics for cargo transportation. Adept 
at delivering operational
instructions to ships while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and procedural 
requirements. Proficient in negotiating
spot/time charters to maximize owners' profits. Possess aptitude to lead cross-functional teams and 
crew members to ensure
safe navigation of the vessel, taking into account variables such as weather conditions, tides, and 
other factors that may impact
the voyage. Instrumental in coordinating contracts of affreightment with varied customers. 
Accomplished in cultivating enduring
relationships with clients, brokers, agents, owners, and charterers.

Areas of Expertise

•     Voyage & Cargo Fixture

•     Market Trends Analysis

•     Documentation & Reporting

•     Business Administration

•     Customer Satisfaction

•     Cargo Shipbroking

•     Strategic Planning

•     Team Building & Leading

•     Cross-functional Collaboration

Career Experience

Atlantic Immigration Program, Nova Scotia, Canada                                                   
                                                   2022 – Present
Shipyard Worker

Engage in day-to-day activities of hammerhead boat construction. Carry out inspection of vessel and 
assign tasks to team staffs
accordingly.  Contribute  to  timely  conduct  ship  maintenance  for  safe  and  risk-free  
operation.  Performed  numerous  basic
maintenance tasks on equipment. Facilitate in repairing damage to ships caused by accidents or 
weather conditions.

Asset Dream Co., LTD (Ship Owner), Seoul, South Korea                                               
                                                   2020 – 2021

Chartering/Operation Manager | General Manager

Managed four chemical tankers while ensuring personnel and material safety. Negotiated and 
finalized two BBCHP contracts.
Played integral role in establishing productive work environment in office. Supported managers and 
staff in promptly rectifying
issues. Generated comprehensive performance reports for senior management review.

•     Fostered and fortified trusted relationships with clients, brokers, agents, owners, 
and charterers.

Inficess Shipping Co., LTD (Ship Owner), Seoul/Busan, South Korea                                   
                                            2013 – 2020

Senior Chartering Manager | General Manager & Team Leader

Established thousands of spot contacts and dozens of COA with charterers. Set up new and executed 
existing ship delivery
contracts.  Identified  and  capitalized  on  operating  opportunities  against  spot  market 
cargoes.  Developed  and  implemented
strategies to meet company's chartering needs. Assessed risks associated with chartering 
operations, such as vessel availability,
port congestion, and weather disruptions. Coordinated overall facets of contracting vessel 
insurance with P&I.

•     Administered over 20 Contracts of Affreightment with oil majors.

•     Oversaw 11 chemical tankers while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

•     Spearheaded new building and shipping finance projects with Korean government

•     Reviewed all contracts in company while acting as General Manager as well as oversaw 
internal/external company audit
by classification.

SPI Marine PTE Ltd (Oil/Chemical Cargo Broker), Singapore/Seoul, South Korea                        
                                  2010 – 2013

Chemical Cargo Broker/Operation

Involved in voyage planning to maintain compliance with safety criteria and international/domestic 
regulations. Interacted with
oil majors such as BP, Exxonmobil, Chevron, and Shell. Pioneered cargo broker working with 
worldwide oil major in Korea.

•     Settled about 10 Contracts of Affreightment with oil majors. Streamlined operation 
of contracted vessels as a Cargo Broker.

•     Involved in managing COA contract and operation requiring consistent tracking every 
voyage and reporting of KPI to Charterer
and Owner for review and improve contract.

Additional Experience

Merchant Ship Navigation Deck Officer (3rd – 2nd – Chief Mate), Panstar Shipping Co., LTD (Crew 
Management Company)

•     Planned  and  initiated  safe  and  efficient  navigation  of  vessel,  considering  
weather  conditions,  tides,  and  other  factors
affecting the voyage.

•     Monitored loading and unloading of cargo while ensuring ship's stability is 
throughout the voyage.

Translator at Exploration of Oil Vessel, Korea National Oil Corporation

•     Delivered  accurate  translations  of  documents,  instructions,  and  
communications  between  vessel  crew  and  non-English
speaking personnel such as contractors.

•     Adhered to international maritime regulations and local laws through proper 
translation and filing of legal document.

Courses & Certifications

Deck Officer Certificate for Merchant Vessels: Second Class - STCW 95 Endorsement II/1, II/2

Flag State Endorsement issued by United Kingdom Maritime Coastguard Agency. (Endorsement number: 
FSE8111411)
Radio Electric Officer Certificate. (GOC): Third Class

Qualification for Operation of Survival Craft Certificate
Qualification to Provide Medical Care Certificate
ARPA Simulation Course

Tanker (Oil, Chemical, Liquefied Gas) Familiarization Course
Radar Observer & Simulation Course

Ship Security Officer Course

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marine Insurance
Korea Maritime University, Busan, Korea

(Core Modules: Navigation, Sea Pollution Prevention Law, Maritime Safety Policies, Engineering, 
Nautical Instruments,
Physics, Maritime Law, Maritime Transportation and Maritime English)