Maritime Vetting Coordinator
The Downstream Assurance Team are part of the STASCO Maritime Operations Assurance Team with responsibility for providing advice to Shell’s Global Trading Network, Group Companies, and joint venture companies on existing port and terminal facilities and ship movements with emphasis on protecting Health Safety & the Environment.
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 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 & Maritime’s Assurance team (known as SAFE Team). It’s 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 you’re here. You’ll be working alongside people who share a passion for safety and compliance. We strongly value career growth, and with significant change impacting our industry, you’ll 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 Shell’s 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 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). 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.
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.
Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
An inclusive place to work
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’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.
We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
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.