Maritime Vetting Coordinator
Join Shell Shipping & Maritime’s Assurance team in Chennai, where you'll support both local and global Shell and Joint Venture businesses. Our team is a vibrant and positive place to work, valuing diversity of experience and thought. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, develop, and most importantly, be yourself.
Our team, composed of diverse nationalities, collaborates with vessel operators from around the globe. We cherish an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are celebrated, with safety as the top priority in every activity.
Expect plenty of support and encouragement while you’re here. You'll work alongside people who share your passion for safety and compliance. We place a high value on career growth, and with significant changes impacting our industry, you'll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and tackle rewarding challenges in the digital space as we pioneer new ways of working.
Where You Fit In?
The Maritime Vetting Coordinator Terminal role is perfect for a maritime professional with oil, chemical, or gas experience who has a passion for safety and the ability to tackle engaging projects during a time of significant industry change.
If you have operational experience on oil, chemical, or gas vessels, we offer you the chance to elevate your career. You will drive improvements in safety, environmental performance, compliance, and digitalization within our industry. Bring your maritime skills to us, and we will enhance your knowledge of assurance activities and their connection to our commercial exposures.
You will join Shell Shipping & Maritime’s Assurance team (known as the SAFE Team) in Chennai. Our team is a positive place to work, valuing diversity of experience and thought. We believe in creating an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, develop, and most importantly, be yourself.
Working with vessel operators from around the globe, our team consists of diverse nationalities and fosters an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are appreciated, with safety as the top priority in every activity. The SAFE Team has developed an excellent reputation within Shell and the industry, providing positive vetting round the clock, with members located in Singapore, Chennai, Rotterdam, London, and Houston.
Expect plenty of support and encouragement while you’re here. You will work alongside people who share your passion for safety and compliance. We highly value career growth, and with significant changes impacting our industry, you will have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and tackle rewarding challenges in the digital space as we innovate new ways of working.
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 Shell’s 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). Candidates should have at least 1 year of sea time as an officer, although 6 months may be considered.
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.
The shift schedule for this role is night shift (6PM-3AM)
An Innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people’s lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world’s leading companies.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.
An Inclusive place to work
Shell is working to become one of the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in the world. We are taking steps to create an environment where everyone – from our employees, to our customers, partners, and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging.
To achieve this, we must ensure all people are treated fairly, irrespective of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, or other status.
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.