Ship Agent - Bømlo

Role: Ship Agent

As we continue to strengthen our shipping operations, GAC Norway is looking for a Ship Agent / Logistics Coordinator to join our team. This position is a temporary replacement for an employee on leave and is expected to last approximately one year. At the same time, as our business continues to develop, there may be opportunities for a permanent position in the future.

This is an opportunity to become part of a strong maritime environment where you will work closely with experienced colleagues, customers, suppliers, port authorities, and teams across the organisation. Based in Bømlo, you will play an important role in supporting vessel operations and ensuring smooth, well-coordinated port calls. The role combines operational planning, hands on coordination, documentation, customer follow-up, and logistics support, giving you the opportunity to contribute to reliable service delivery in a busy and international shipping environment.

Do you like to “think outside the box" or have a disability that has given you additional skills and a unique perspective? Perhaps it's planning the day in detail or a trained approach to evaluating a new challenge. If you feel that you can meet the requirements of the position, YOU are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, or disability. We value your opinions and knowledge!  

We believe in maintaining an environment where all voices are heard – an environment that embraces diversity and respects everyone. Personal qualities are emphasised!  

Could you be our new Ship Agent?

Location: Bømlo office

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Department / team: Shipping

Employment Type: Fulltime, Temporary

Travel requirements: Some local travel

What would your day at GAC look like?

• Coordinating vessel arrivals and departures, ensuring required documentation, clearances, and operational preparations are in place

• Communicating with customers, vessels, suppliers, authorities, and internal teams throughout the port call

• Arranging crew changes, transport, accommodation, husbandry services, and other practical support for vessels and crew

• Coordinating logistics services and following up with relevant parties to ensure agreed services and timelines are met

• Maintaining accurate and up to date operational information, documentation, and cost details throughout each assignment

• Supporting cost control, invoicing, and financial follow-up related to port calls and services provided

• Monitoring ongoing operations and helping resolve changes or unexpected situations in a structured and solution-oriented way

• Working closely with colleagues across GAC Norway and the wider GAC network to support smooth service delivery and a strong customer experience

• Contributing to continuous improvement of routines, collaboration, and operational ways of working

What are we looking for?

• Education: Relevant education in shipping, logistics, transport, supply chain, business, or similar is an advantage, but relevant experience may compensate for formal education

• Experience: Experience from shipping, ship agency, logistics, maritime operations, customer service, administration, or other coordination-focused roles is an advantage

• Technical Skills: Comfortable using Microsoft365 and digital tools to support operational coordination, communication, and documentation

• Language: Good written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Norwegian is an advantage

• Driver's Licence: A valid Norwegian driver's licence (Class B) is required

• Structured and organised, with the ability to keep overview of several port calls, deadlines, stakeholders, and operational details

• Service-minded and responsible, with a genuine interest in supporting customers, vessels, and colleagues in a professional way

• Solution-oriented and proactive, with the ability to follow tasks through and contribute constructively when plans change or unexpected situations arise

• Clear communicator who works well with customers, suppliers, authorities, colleagues, and management

• Able to prioritise, adapt, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic operational environment

• Collaborative and improvement-minded, with a willingness to share knowledge and strengthen routines across the team

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do.

With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

You will also enjoy:         

• An open, inclusive, trust-based, and flexible workplace culture 

• Opportunities for personal and professional development  

• To be a part of a globally recognised shipping and logistics company  

• Equitable salary with automatic increases upon proven competency development 

• Comprehensive benefits and insurance - including health insurance 

Diversity Statement 

As a company, we recognise the value of diversity not only as a social statement but also as a competitive advantage to attract a wide range of talents. In our efforts to bring in candidates with diverse perspectives, we aim to provide equal opportunities to all. Therefore, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our ability to adapt to your personal needs.  

We’re looking forward to hearing from you

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing