David Greatrex Email & Phone Number

Esperance, Western Australia

Owner & operator of ship agency and consulting business at the port of Esperance. Over 25 years of shipping industry experience.A high level of expertise in ship agency business across a broad range of commodities and ports.Ship agency services representing overseas ship owners and charterters including Australian based shipping agencies.Consultancy and shipper's agency services provided exclusively to Cliffs Natural Resources. Provide ship vetting services for Cliffs Natural Resources for the port of Esperance including the design, implementation and maintenance of our in-house vetting questionnaire in consultation with the SPA PoE marine department, exporter and ship brokers to determine the suitability of nominated vessels prior to acceptance.Provide assistance with the design and implementation of the Bulk Cargo Declaration (BCD) as per the IMSBC Code.Prepare all necessary documentation including NOR, SOF, LOA, Bills of Lading, Mates Receipts, Manifest, etc.Calculation and preparation of laytime statements for all iron ore shipments at Esperance. Shipping consultant representing Cliffs Natural Resources for both port and client meetings and information sessions.Continous monitoring of port parameters (dredging, soudings, draft parameters, mooring etc) port costs, berth and loading facilities also including SPA PoE weather safety parameters at the No.3 berth iron ore loading facility.I have been directly involved with iron ore shipments since the commencement of exports from the Port of Esperance. I have an intrinsic knowledge of the iron ore berth and loading facility and have represented both the charterer and shippers since inception.

Esperance, Western Australia

Manage the office and staff of the Esperance branch of Inchcape Shipping Services.Provide ship agency services for our global client and customer base at the port of Esperance.Daily schedules and reporting to our customers.Attendance to vessels in port or at the anchorage. Shipping documentation - preparation of all shipping documentation on behalf of the client and ships Master.Liaise with all local, state and federal bodies including Customs, Quarantine, port authority, exporters and receivers for and on behalf of our clients. Obtain all necessary pre-arrival information from the ships Master and principal in order to satisfy local regulatory requirements. Monitor and upkeep of our port data base system including port parameters, port costs, berth and loading facilities and statistical data etc.Accounting requirements as per the companies quality assurance policies and procedures. Preparation of weekly P/L statements, statistical data, funding requirements in addition to EOM and annual budget reporting to head office.Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance system for the Esperance office.

Esperance, Western Australia

Manage the Esperance branch of Oceania Maritime Services Pty Limited.Duties as listed above under - Inchcape Shipping Services Port Manager.Obtain accreditation of QA auditor within the company's quality assurance system.

Esperance, Western Australia

Manage the Esperance branch of Adsteam Agency Pty Limited.Duties as listed above under - Inchcape Shipping Services Port Manager

Esperance, Western Australia

Manage the Esperance branch of Burns Philp Shipping Agencies (Australia).Duties as listed above under - Inchcape Shipping Services Port Manager.

Port Hedland, Western Australia

Attend to the daily ship operational requirements.Board vessels upon berthing and sailing to attend inwards and outward formalities. Daily schedules and reporting to our customers.Continuous monitoring of ship loading / discharging operations.Troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the vessels voyage or port stay such as AMSA port state control inspections, class issues, engine failure, crewing problems etc.Shipping documentation - preparation of all shipping documentation on behalf of the client and ships Master.Liaise with all local, state and federal bodies including Customs, Quarantine, Port Authority, exporters and receivers for and on behalf of our clients. Obtain all necessary pre-arrival information from the ships Master and principal in order to satisfy local regulatory requirements. Provide relief staffing at the ports of Dampier, Port Walcott, Varanus Island, Geraldton and offshore facilities as required. Accounting requirements including preparation of ships disbursement accounts, invoice processing, statistical data, advance funding requirements.Preparation of payroll for wharf labour.