Job Description

, India

Job Family Group:

Maritime

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 23, 2026

Business Unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Proposition:

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 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 develop an understanding of the management and implementation of the Transport Safety Standard and Maritime Safety in support of Group requirements for internationally trading tankers, dry bulk carriers, and project vessels proposed for use by Shell Group Companies. This ensures 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

What is the Role?

The incumbent will be part of the Marine Assurance team and will be involved in the day-to-day activities of managing the Safe Port & Safe Berth including terminals and STS locations, owned, operated and/or used by vessels on Shell business as detailed in the Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety and the Vetting Manual.

Assurance of around 2000 Global Ports and STS locations and overview of Terminal and Berth assurance processes. In support of ensuring that vessels managed and chartered by Shell Group Companies are sent to safe ports and berths.

Ensure all ports terminals and berths are timely assessed for the business

Working on various Continuous Improvement project in the Maritime Ports & Terminal Portfolio

The incumbent will be a key member of the team managing the input and maintenance of the Global Maritime Assurance System (GMAS) in relation to marine locations.

Proactive assessment approach to all standard terminals via DTA (Desk Top Assessment) tool.

Assessment of risk related information pertaining to individual terminals and berths, introducing risk mitigation measures where applicable

Maintain the Port Facts database by liaising with Port Facts IT custodians in order to ensure that new ports are added in a manner that matches and integrates with the rest of the IT systems.

Development of risk assessment tools and database systems to support the above scope.

On request, assessment of risk of ocean or coastal voyages, utilizing the STAR risk assessment tool.

Work in collaboration with other individuals in the team as well as across the other department within Shipping and Maritime organization.

Conduct risk assessments of all downstream terminals, FPSOs, CARM locations and determine eligibility based on inspections, desk top reviews, Virtual assessments, Ship Masters feedback and a variety of other tools.

Coordinate with MTAs for the Go-See terminals

Maintain the Berth Attributes within the GMAS Database

You will be expected to work in 1200-2100 IST shift.

What We Need from You?

We are keen to hear from candidates who have/have held a Class 2 (Deck) Certificate of Competency issued by a recognized flag, or equivalent shore based maritime experience.

• At least 36 months actual sea service as junior deck officer on ocean seagoing tankers (sea service in this instance means actual accumulated time on board as sea service and not calendar years as a certified officer) aboard tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude or Products) OR
• Relevant tanker terminal Experience at Ship Shore interface could be considered (interface with vessels at dock)

• You’ll bring us 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 challenge and conflict
• Proven stakeholder management
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills

• The incumbent will face competing demands for prompt resolution of terminal issues and must be able to prioritize handling of such requests. The ability to remain rational, composed and productive under pressure is a distinct advantage in order to operate successfully in this role. 
• BSc Maritime Sciences Degree - Need further review.

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

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.

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