Commercial Decarbonisation Manager

Pacific Basin is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern Handysize and Supramax dry bulk ships. We are listed in Hong Kong and operate globally with a fleet of over 260 ships trading worldwide. Our team comprises about 4,300 seafarers and over 400 shore staff in 14 key locations around the world.

Job Title: Commercial Decarbonisation Manager

Location: Hong Kong

Department: Sustainable Energy Solutions, Operations

Reporting Line: General Manager, Sustainable Energy Solutions

Role Summary

For a newly established role, we are looking for a commercially minded, analytical and action-oriented Commercial Decarbonisation Manager to turn evolving environmental regulations and customer decarbonisation ambitions into practical solutions that reduce maritime emissions across our customers’ supply chains.

The role combines environmental regulatory strategy, commercial development of low-carbon freight solutions and customer engagement. Working closely with colleagues in Sustainable Energy Solutions, the successful candidate will also collaborate with specialist teams across Operations, Chartering and Technical to turn emerging decarbonisation requirements and opportunities into commercially viable solutions.

Sustainable Energy Solutions brings together expertise across fuel procurement, energy risk management, sustainability and low-emission freight, with dedicated resources working together across these areas.

Responsibilities

• Translate environmental regulations into commercial strategy: Understand and assess evolving environmental regulations, including FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS and IMO measures, and translate them into practical commercial strategies within the context of dry bulk shipping operations.
• Develop and execute decarbonisation strategies: Identify regulatory exposure and opportunities arising from vessel deployment, trading patterns and fuel choices. Evaluate and execute appropriate solutions, including sustainable fuel use and FuelEU compliance mechanisms such as pooling and banking.
• Develop and commercialise low-carbon freight solutions: Help customers address maritime emissions in their supply chains, using sustainable fuels, energy efficiency and operational optimisation, either through direct voyage solutions or via book-and-claim and other credible chain-of-custody mechanisms.
• Build customer demand for low-carbon freight: Engage directly with customers to understand their decarbonisation ambitions, demonstrate what is possible, and develop and present commercially viable propositions, including appropriate allocation of costs and emissions benefits.
• Turn opportunities into executable solutions: Work closely with colleagues in Sustainable Energy Solutions and with Chartering, Operations, Technical and other relevant stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements and customer demand into solutions that can be delivered within real-world dry bulk operations.

Skills Capabilities & Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, decarbonisation, environmental regulation, low-carbon energy, environmental markets, shipping, logistics, commodities or consulting. Shipping experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to read, understand and translate complex environmental regulations and voluntary frameworks, such as FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, IMO regulations and SBTi, into clear commercial and operational implications and executable actions.
• Able to connect regulation, decarbonisation opportunities and customer needs, including Scope 3 reduction targets and emerging green freight initiatives, and identify opportunities for commercially viable low-carbon freight solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with customers, present solutions and bring together commercial and specialist teams to turn opportunities into action.

Attributes, Personality

• Commercially minded, analytical and action-oriented.
• Intellectually curious and able to learn quickly.
• Comfortable working in new and evolving areas where solutions are not always predefined, including the commercial and operational realities of dry bulk shipping.
• Able to move from analysis to execution and take ownership of implementation.
• Capable of turning complex concepts and ideas into practical solutions and commercial propositions.
• Comfortable engaging with customers and working collaboratively across commercial and specialist teams.

If you are selected, you will be continuously assessed not only on the basis of your performance, but also on the basis of your attitude and behavior. Cultural fit and adherence to Company values is of paramount importance. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Please apply with a full résumé, salary expectation and contact details to the Human Resources Department at recruiting@pacificbasin.com. We only accept CVs in pdf format. Please make sure there is a covering message and specify the position for which you are applying. (Application deadline: 30 Nov 2026)

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.