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THIS WILL BE FOR CANDIDATE POOLING ON VARIOUS MARITIME VETTING ROLES
Maritime Vetting Team Lead
Sr. Maritime Vetting Assessor
Maritime Structure Vetting Assessor
Maritime Vetting Assessor
Where You Fit In
Shipping and Maritime is Shell’s centre of expertise for all Shipping and Maritime matters. Enabling Shell’s customer facing businesses through Maritime HSSE, operational excellence, commercial delivery, ship management, maritime risk management, emergency response, localised maritime knowledge and relationships, and technology development, innovation & digitalisation.
We aim to be the partner of choice through transformative collaboration and creating value through strong commercial capability and data driven risk management. We seek to implement net zero-carbon pathways and supply chain solutions that deliver value to Shell and our customers.
To achieve our strategy, we aim to create an environment where our people feel an intrinsic sense of creativity to develop integrated maritime solutions, connected as a community and empowered to make decisions to better serve our customer needs.
As Maritime Vetting Team Lead you will be providing support to local and global Shell and Joint Venture businesses and overseeing a team of direct reports.
What is the Role?
On a day-to-day basis, your role will be to provide support and coaching to a team that will assesses the quality of all regional and internationally trading tankers, barges, dry bulk carriers and project vessels, proposed for use by Royal Dutch Shell Group Companies, to avoid Shell using or being associated with a sub-standard ship, thus minimising the risk of:
Harm to people or the environment
Damage to Shell’s reputation
Financial claims on Shell
These activities will take place across Crude, Products, LNG and Speciality businesses, and you will spend time engaging internally – and externally, cultivating a real spirit of partnership.
We’ll entrust you with responsibility to positively assure Shell’s Maritime activity, managing the effective close out of Maritime incidents, support reviews of 3rd Party Ship management companies, all of which have a significant impact on Shell’s reputation in the maritime industry due to the high level of engagement with external stakeholders. You’ll find yourself in a very visible role providing assurance and feedback to the wider Shipping & Maritime leadership team.
What We Need from You?
You have the leadership capabilities to engage and inspire a community, to create an environment where your team can be creative and empowered to develop integrated maritime solutions for our customers, with intelligent risk taking.
You are a leader who seeks to break down silos and instead builds and strengthens bridges to enable efficiencies and cross team collaboration and learning because you see the success of Shipping & Maritime as the ultimate purpose.
You have a passion for the energy transition and role model customer centricity.
You have a passion for people and embrace a learner mindset to create an environment that enables diversity and inclusion.
You are comfortable with ambiguity, do not shy away from difficult decisions or messages and lead your organisation successfully through change.
A senior marine qualification, typically a Class One Certificate of Competence, is strongly preferred.
You have Operational exposure to Oil, Chemical, LNG, DLNG shipping activities. Experience in incident management and ICS protocols.
You must be able to demonstrate good understanding of IMO Conventions, shipping regulations, HSSE Control Framework/SEAM Standards and the Maritime Process Model.
You will be required to meet the requirements to be Subject Matter Expert Maritime Safety - operational/downstream category.
Experience as Master or Chief Engineer Officer on ocean going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products)
At least 5 years sea time as an officer, or as Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer with more than 4 years Shore based experience.
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Sr. Maritime Vetting Assessor
Where You Fit In?
Our Maritime Assurance team is a diverse group, fostering an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are highly valued. Safety is our top priority in every activity.
Joining Shell offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a diverse and dynamic organization. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people are the foundation of everything we do.
What is the Role?
The incumbent will be responsible for understanding, managing, and implementing Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety Standards to support the group's shipping business requirements. This role requires familiarity with international legislation (e.g., MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM) and industry standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., ISGOTT, ICS, IBC).
Act as an accountable decision maker in the vetting process.
Maintain clear accountability over safety and performance for assets.
Leadi Management Reviews (TMSA3 audits)
Make decisions regarding the clearance process.
Provide leadership support to others in the SBO
Carry out SIRE 2.0 editorial review
Carry out SIRE 2.0 Inspections
Incident Responder Support for Emergency Response Team
Contract Management holder
Long Term Time Charter focal point
Key responsibilities include applying Shell's established vetting criteria for vessels nominated for Shell group business. The successful candidate will receive training to become OCIMF accredited inspector and maintain the competence needed to conduct ship inspections.
This position requires the ability to join an out-of-office hours duty roster and travel internationally.
What We Need from You?
We are eager to hear from candidates who hold or have held an STCW II/2 (Deck or Engineering) CoC issued by a recognized flag.
You should have a solid understanding of relevant international standards, Classification Society rules, and regulations.
We have a strong preference for candidates with previous experience in HSSE and maritime vetting.
Experience as Master or Chief Engineer Officer on ocean going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products)
At least 5* years sea time as an officer, or as Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer with >4 years Shore based experience.
BSc Degree
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Maritime Structure Vetting Assessor
What is the Role?
The Maritime Structure Vetting Assessor is perfect for a Maritime Professional with a Naval Architecture background who has a passion for safety and the ability to tackle engaging projects during a time of significant industry change.
If you are a Naval Architect with experience in shipbuilding, ship owning, or classification environments, particularly with a focus on Tankers and LNG carriers, we offer you the opportunity to elevate your career. You will drive improvements in safety, environmental performance, compliance, and digitalization within our industry.
Bring your Maritime/Naval Architecture skills to us, and we will enhance your knowledge of assurance activities and their connection to our commercial exposures. We will develop you into a maritime assurance expert, helping us manage current and emerging maritime risks that impact our business stakeholders.
On a day-to-day basis, your role will include the following:
Engage with Technical Operators: Collaborate on repair and structural issues to ensure optimal vessel performance.
Analyse Class Reports/Documentation: Conduct thorough reviews of class reports and related documentation.
Review Survey/CAP Assessments: Evaluate survey and Condition Assessment Program (CAP) assessments to maintain high standards.
Performance Analysis: Assess the effectiveness of hull coatings to enhance vessel efficiency.
Mooring Fitting Review: Examine mooring fittings to ensure safety and reliability.
Assessing the quality of all internationally trading tankers, dry bulk carriers, and project vessels proposed for use by Royal Dutch Shell Group Companies, ensuring Shell avoids using or being associated with sub-standard ships, thereby minimizing the risk of:
Harm to people or the environment
Damage to Shell’s reputation
Financial claims on Shell
These activities will span across Crude, Products, LNG, and Specialty businesses. You will engage both internally and externally, fostering a spirit of partnership.
We will entrust you with the responsibility of positively assuring Shell’s maritime activities, managing the effective close-out of maritime incidents, and conducting reviews of third-party ship management companies. These tasks significantly impact Shell’s reputation in the maritime industry due to the high level of engagement with external stakeholders. You will be in a highly visible role, serving as the focal point for several engaging projects.
As a Maritime Structure Vetting Assessor, you will share your maritime expertise across all areas of Maritime Assurance. Working both independently and as an integral part of a virtual team, you will thrive on collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
What We Need from You?
We are eager to hear from individuals with a Naval Architecture degree who have a solid understanding of relevant international standards, Classification Society rules, and regulations. We will also provide you with an overview of Shell Design Engineering practices.
In addition, we hope to see the following in your profile:
Experienced Naval Architect, with a minimum of 5 years in a Naval Architecture in Shipyards, Class or Design Houses working across Tankers (Oil, Gas, Chemical)
Relevant experience in a similar field
A solid understanding of tanker operations
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
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Maritime Vetting Assessor
What is the Role?
The incumbent will be responsible for understanding, managing, and implementing Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety Standards to support the group's shipping business requirements. This role requires familiarity with international legislation (e.g., MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM) and industry standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., ISGOTT, ICS, IBC).
Act as decision maker in the vetting process.
Support Management Reviews (TMSA3 audits)
Make decisions regarding the clearance process.
Provide support to various projects depending on your skillset and background
Provide weekend and after-hours duty support
Contract Management holder
Support Long Term Time Charter data gathering and analysis
Key responsibilities include applying Shell's established vetting criteria for vessels nominated for Shell group business. The successful candidate will receive training to become OCIMF accredited inspector and maintain the competence needed to conduct ship inspections.
What We Need from You?
candidates who hold or have held an STCW II/2 (Deck or Engineering) CoC issued by a recognized flag.
You should have a solid understanding of relevant international standards, Classification Society rules, and regulations. We have a strong preference for candidates with previous experience in HSSE and maritime incidents management.
Experience as Chief Office or 2nd Engineer Officer on ocean going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products) with at least 3 years sea time as an officer, and ideally gained Master/Chief Engineer licence, or as above with >2 years shore based experience.
BSc Degree
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