Maritime Vetting Coordinator

Where You Fit In?

The Maritime Vetting Coordinator is an ideal role for a maritime professional with oil, chemical or gas experience, who has a passion for safety, and the ability to tackle engaging projects to enable success during a time of significant change for our industry.

If you are a maritime professional who has operational experience onboard oil/ chemical/gas vessels we can offer you the chance to take your career to the next level by offering you the ability to drive improvements in safety, environmental performance, compliance, and digitalization within our industry.

Bring us your maritime skill and we will develop your knowledge of assurance activities and how they link with our commercial exposures.

You will join the Shell Shipping & Maritimes Assurance team (known as SAFE Team). Its a positive place to work and a team that strongly values diversity of experience and thought, and we believe in creating an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, and develop; but most of all, be yourself. Working with vessel operators from all over the globe our team consists of diverse nationalities and has an inclusive working environment in which different values and perspectives are valued with safety ranked as top priority for every activity.

The SAFE Team has developed an excellent reputation within Shell and the industry providing positive vetting round the clock, with members of the SAFE Team located in Singapore, Rotterdam, London, Houston and Chennai.

Expect lots of support and encouragement while youre here. Youll be working alongside people who share a passion for safety and compliance. We strongly value career growth, and with significant change impacting our industry, youll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and face rewarding challenges in the digital space as we develop new ways of working.

The Maritime Vetting Coordinator is expected to develop an understanding of the management and implementation of the Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety in support of Group requirements for internationally trading tankers, dry bulk carriers and project vessels proposed for use by Shell Group Companies to avoid Shell using or being associated with a sub-standard ship, thus minimizing the risk of:

• Harm to people or the environment
• Damage to Shells reputation
• Financial claims on Shell

What is the Role?

As a Maritime Vetting Coordinator, you will play a key role in positively vetting cargo transport vessels in line with the Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety, and the Vetting Manual. You will assist in maintaining established Maritime Assurance procedures and projects.

You will develop and maintain the competence needed to support GMAS Vessel Clearance Checks for Deceptive Shipping Practices, collaborating closely with the Trade Compliance teams. Your role will involve continuous support for vetting services through collaborative activities.

You will help maintain the Group Maritime Assurance System (GMAS) database of vessels and locations, prioritizing core activities listed in the GMAS To-Do List. Additionally, you will support the Maritime Vetting Team in maintaining professional relationships with internal customers (Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited [STASCO], Freight, Trading & Supply, and Operations Units) and external stakeholders (Ship owners, Oil Companies, Ship Managers, Industry Organizations - Oil Company International Marine Forum [OCIMF], Chemical Distribution Industry [CDI])

You will foster a spirit of partnership by managing the SAFE team phone and mailbox.

Your analytical skills will be crucial in supporting business performance reviews through data gathering and comprehensive analysis. You will ensure the availability of eligible launches globally, facilitating faster decision-making and enhancing business opportunities.

This role significantly impacts Shells reputation in the maritime industry due to the high level of engagement with external stakeholders. The dynamic nature of the Trading business requires a responsive team that meets the chartering needs of the business..

What We Need from You?

We are eager to hear from candidates who hold or have held a Class 2 (Deck or Engineering) Certificate of Competency issued by a recognized flag or possess equivalent shore-based maritime experience. Beyond this, we hope to see as many of the following qualifications on your CV as possible

• Junior Deck or Engineer Officer on ocean going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products). At least 1 year sea time as an officer (may consider 6 months)
• BSc Degree
• Recent operational or business experience that can be utilized to manage current and emerging maritime risks.
• Evidence of your resilience and ability to successfully manage challenges and conflicts.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• The ability to remain rational, composed, and productive under pressure, which is a distinct advantage for operating successfully in this role.
• A BSc in Maritime Sciences.