Trainee Officer (Cadet) Recruitment
Here’s a great opportunity to enjoy fully sponsored training for an internationally recognised professional qualification and an exciting career with one of the world’s largest and most successful companies
Are you looking for a career that’s varied and dynamic? A career that is mentally stimulating as well as physically demanding? Do you like the idea of facing new challenges and managing a team of professionals every day? Do you fancy operating modern sophisticated technical equipment? If your answers are yes, then consider launching yourself on a BP sponsored trainee officer course.
BP has a leading position in the global shipping sector. We operate a modern and technically sophisticated international fleet of oil tankers and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) carriers. Reflecting our commitment to maintaining our position as industry leaders in health, safety and environmental integrity, our fleet is constantly being renewed and updated.
BP Maritime Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. employs around 1,000 seafarers who crew BP Shipping's ships. To maintain our success, ambitious and intelligent people are needed, along with a commitment to the annual recruitment of trainee officers.
Join and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy sponsored training, leading to a recognised degree qualification (or equivalent) and an internationally recognised professional seafarer’s marine licence.
BP Maritime Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. employs around 1,000 seafarers who crew BP Shipping's ships. To maintain our success, ambitious and intelligent people are needed, along with a commitment to the annual recruitment of trainee officers.
Join and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy sponsored training, leading to a recognised degree qualification (or equivalent) and an internationally recognised professional seafarer’s marine licence.
You will be mentored throughout your training and development by a dedicated officer training team. We’ll help you develop your skills during ship and shore-based training. Once qualified, you will have a range of choices about what you do with your life and career.
If you are a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland or Poland, you can apply to train as:
If you are a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland or Poland, you can apply to train as:
a deck officer: to become part of the management team responsible for steering and navigating a ship
Choose your country to find out more about eligibility and training:
The role of a deck officer
This is a wide-ranging and highly demanding role that includes:- the safe navigation of the ship at sea
- the safe, efficient loading and discharge of the ship's cargo in port
- handling most of the ship's legal and commercial business
- overseeing crew activities such as maintenance work, cargo operations, mooring and anchoring
You'll be ready to take up an appointment as a deck officer on one of BP Shipping's ships, but that doesn't mean you stop learning. As a serving officer you’ll continue to develop your knowledge and experience up to Ship Master’s certification.
The role of an engineering officer
Hot and a hive of activity, the engine room is the heart of any ship. The engineer officer's skills are its lifeblood and your responsibilities will include:- the ship's main engines; marine diesel electric or steam turbines
- running and maintaining all mechanical equipment, including the operation and maintenance of pumps and fuel systems, electrical generating and distribution equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning plant, lifts, cranes, etc.
Upon successful completion of your initial training you will qualify with a nationally recognised qualification and in addition, an Engineer Watchkeeping Officer First Certificate of Competency. You'll be ready to take up an appointment as an engineering officer on one of BP Shipping's ships, but that doesn't mean you stop learning. As a serving officer you'll continue to develop your knowledge and experience up to Chief Engineer's certification.
Application for trainee officer program
Download the application form and email to shipcareers@bp.com
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