Overview
Each year, we as Oldendorff, carry about 380 million tons of bulk and unitized cargo around the world. We perform 15,000 port calls in 118 countries. On average, we operate 700 chartered and owned ships at any one time. Being with us, means working in a continuously changing internationally environment, where reliability is appreciated as is team spirit. Combined with a healthy driver to keep seeking for areas to develop you and your company to reach higher goals – we welcome you to set sail with us.
The Singapore Oldendorff Trainee Programme is a holistic two-year rotational Trainee Programme, in which the candidate will be introduced to various departments within Oldendorff. We are looking for highly motivated, confident, and hands-on individuals that have developed a passion for the shipping environment. The aim of the two-year programme is not only for the candidate to get an overview of our business and company, but also to gain an in-depth knowledge of the dry bulk sector and its potential career paths within Oldendorff.
Application period for 2026 is currently open. Shortlisting and interview period will be from February 2026 to April 2026.
Interested parties, please send your resume / application to brian.ho@oldendorff.com
Singapore Oldendorff Trainee Program (SOTP) Brochure
Essential Functions:
- Rotating through all relevant operational and commercial departments for two years.
- Dealing with port expenses / hire payments / freight / demurrage.
- Calculation of laytime.
- Working with shipping agents / the crew and stevedores loading cargoes / meeting captains.
- Washing cargo holds and hatch covers / Making inspection with surveyors.
- Operating ships throughout the world, including calculating bunkers and cargo intake, speaking to parties, organizing surveys, giving instructions to master / agent and troubleshooting, dealing with Bill of Lading & LOI, as well as interacting with the supportive function of the company.
- Understanding and handling claims and learning how to find commercial settlement.
- Using internal software systems such as Veson, Voyage Estimator, and MarineTraffic.
- Sailing onboard a vessel as a cadet for 2 months.
Skill Requirements:
- Should ideally be a fresh graduate. Candidates with some work experience may be considered as well.
- Demonstrates confidence, curiosity and a “hunter attitude.”
- Open to constructive criticism and direct feedback
Required / Preferred Education and Experience:
- Must have a degree in Maritime studies, Economics, or a related field.
- Team player with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
- Should be open-minded, hands-on, commercially minded, as well as willing to learn and acquire new skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills in an international setting are essential.
- Demonstrate a self-driven, highly motivated, and outspoken personality.
- Willingness to travel and potentially live abroad for training purposes (subject to the developments of COVID-19 and safety assurance)
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Fluency in English (spoken/written) is essential.