Marine Assurance & Shipping Operations

We are seeking motivated students and graduates in Nautical Science, and related maritime disciplines with some seagoing experience, who are interested in developing a shore-based career within the international shipping and energy commodity logistics industry, primarily in the Oil and Gas sector.

The programme will provide exposure to key areas of shipping, marine assurance, and operations, including:

• Marine assurance, vessel vetting, and cargo assurance, and safety management.
• Shipping compliance safety management and industry best practice.
• Vessel inspections, incident analysis. risk assessment and relevant analytics.
• Ship operations, voyage execution, and cargo operations.
• Commercial Shipping within an energy trading business.
• Coordination with shipowners, shipmanagers, charterers and commercial teams

Successful candidates will work alongside experienced maritime professionals, gaining practical insight into the application of vessel acceptance criteria, commercial shipping operations, and the management operational and marine risks.

Applications will close on December 7th, 2026, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.