Vessel Operators means any party who are in direct control of the vessels. Vessel Operators operate ships on behalf of the owners. The Vessel Operators are responsible for the safety of all persons on board and for the integrity of all the equipment on board. They oversee various aspects of a ship’s operations including voyage planning, crew management, payments, and paperwork.
What is a Vessel Operator?
A vessel operator oversees various aspects of a ship’s operations including voyage planning, crew management, payments, administration and paperwork. In most cases, vessel operators operate ships on behalf of the owners of the ship but sometimes vessel operators can also operate their own ships. What ever the case, vessel operators ensure that the vessel or ship they operate are in sea worthy conditions and that the crew are qualified to handle sensitive aspects of the ship’s operations. Since safety is of essence in a ship, measures are put in place to ensure compliance with local and international standards.