Vaz Global brings more than 30 years of international shipping operations and chartering experience, developed through senior roles with reputable shipowners and operators supported by broad exposure to major global shipping markets. We provide experienced, independent and commercially focused support throughout the entire voyage lifecycle — from pre-planning and post-fixture through voyage execution, performance monitoring and final completion.
Founded by Ivan VAZ Santos, Vaz Global is built on more than 30 years of international experience in shipping operations and chartering, with extensive hands-on involvement in the day-to-day management and execution of dry bulk voyages worldwide.
This experience encompasses the full voyage lifecycle — from pre-voyage planning and post-fixture coordination through voyage management, port operations, laytime control, financial monitoring, and final voyage completion and reconciliation.
The expertise behind Vaz Global was developed through senior operational and commercial roles with reputable international shipowners and operators, complemented by extensive professional and residential exposure across Europe, the United States, Australia, Singapore, and the Caribbean. Having worked and lived across several of the world’s key maritime centers has provided a strong understanding of different shipping markets, business cultures, operational practices and international commercial environments.
This global background enables Vaz Global to provide independent, experienced and commercially focused operational support, combining practical vessel operations knowledge with a clear understanding of Charter Party requirements, voyage economics, port performance, and the interests of Owners, Charterers and Operators.
Effective dry cargo operations start well before the vessel reaches the first load port. We focus on anticipation, accurate information, disciplined execution and continuous cost control throughout the voyage.
Operational visibility is converted into commercial intelligence: anticipated delays, projected laytime, cost variances and voyage performance are tracked early enough to support decisions rather than explain outcomes.
Continuous review of line-up, berth prospects, cargo status, restrictions and expected waiting time at load and discharge ports.
Estimate exposure during the voyage using operational events, NOR validity, SOF details and Charter Party terms.
Compare Proforma Disbursement Account (PDA) estimates against real-time voyage progress and final port costs, identifying variances and challenging avoidable, excessive, or unsupported expenses.
Update projected voyage economics as bunker costs, port expenses, waiting time, cargo performance and claims exposure evolve.
Chartering does not end when the recap is agreed. The quality of post-fixture execution directly impacts voyage economics, counterpart relationships and future business. Vaz Global bridges the commercial and operational desks.
Translate recap and CP terms into an operational action plan.
Validate cargo readiness, berth prospects, DA estimates and voyage schedule.
Coordinate vessel, agents, terminals and counterparties while tracking delays.
Maintain daily visibility of time, cost, performance, laytime and P&L.
Reconcile DAs, finalize laytime, review claims and capture voyage lessons.
We approach each voyage from both the operational and commercial side of the table. The objective is simple: anticipate risk, protect Charter Party interests, control cost and deliver a more predictable voyage result.
Practical voyage operations experience across dry cargo markets, counterparties and global port environments.
Operational intelligence focused on what may affect schedule, laytime, cost and the commercial outcome of the voyage.
Continuous scrutiny of DA estimates, actual port costs, delays, bunkers and other voyage expenditures.
For inquiries regarding dry bulk ship operations, post-fixture management, chartering execution, voyage management and commercial support, connect with Vaz Global.
Founder/Managing Director
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