These are some of the questions that potential applicants have asked us in the past.
You may find the answers to your questions elsewhere in this site, if not, please contact our Recruitment Team.
How long will I be away for?
Will I be able to stay in contact with home?
How will I get to the ships?
How much will I get paid when I qualify?
What are the recreational facilities like on-board Shell ships?
Are the promotion opportunities good with Shell?
Can I take my partner/spouse with me on ship?
Normal tours away are 4 months.
Senior Officers will earn 28 days leave per month served on board, Junior Officers will earn 21 days per month served on board and cadets will earn 7 days leave per month served on board.
There are several communications facilities available on-board - satelite telephone, free personal email account and of course normal mail. Your mobile phone will also work when in range.
You will be flown from your nearest airport, met by one of our agents, taken to a hotel overnight if necessary, then collected and taken to the ship.
The same process also applies when travelling home.
The current salary for a newly appointed Fleet Officer ranges from £20,000 to £25,000 per annum, possibly tax exempt. Captains and Chief Engineers can earn in the region of £50,000 per annum.
Shell ships generally have swimming pools, an extensive video library, gymnasiums, table tennis and even a ship's bar.
Yes, we promote on the basis of performance and the possesion of relevant certification only, so your career really is in your own hands.
An Officer may be accompanied by a partner/spouse normally after completion of one successful tour of duty with the Company.
Certain conditions apply - please contact our Recruitment Team for further information.
