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Entry Requirements
Find out what minimum qualifications and health and fitness criteria you must meet before being considered a candidate for a Shell Cadetship and for employment on a Shell vessel.
Health & Eyesight
Prospective experienced Officers must be in possession of a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate as testament of their general state of health to serve at sea.
Prospective Deck Cadets must obtain an approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency sight test certificate, which states that they have an acceptable level of eyesight and do not suffer from colour blindness. Those taking the test will be allowed to use the aids to vision which they normally use, but will be expected to meet the set standards. Prospective Engineer cadets do not have to pass this test, but must have reasonable vision in each eye, though good colour vision is essential.
All candidates must be of good health and be able to pass the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Medical Examination (ENG 1). This will be arranged at a later date, following a successful interview with the Company.
Experienced Officer Minimum Entry Requirements
Recommended Qualifications
- Valid STCW '95 Certificate of Competency
- Dangerous Cargo Endorsement an advantage
- Tanker Familiarisation Certificate
- Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
Experience
- Relevant seagoing oil or gas tanker experience essential.
- Ex-employees welcome to re-apply.
Student & Graduate Minimum Entry Requirements
As an A-level, equivalent, or graduate candidate, you must have studied either Maths or Physics (or a subject with a high Maths content) to A level standards and obtained a pass in at least one. You must achieve at least 120 UCAS points to be eligible for enrolment on the Foundation Degree scheme.
