Seagoing Employment:

We do not maintain a list of vacancies for our seafaring positions. It is our policy to review all applicants for these positions. If you are interested in obtaining seagoing employment with Vela, we encourage you to review our minimum requirements and benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of one year in current rank on tankers.
• Certifications evidencing the special qualifications necessary to sail on board tankers (management certifications for senior officers and operational certifications for junior officers).
• National license acceptable to Liberian authorities for equivalent license.
• No criminal history.
• Able to pass extensive medical and physical fitness tests.

Seagoing Job Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Paid training programs for professional development.
• Paid license renewal programs.
• Continuous pay.
• Promotions according to ability.
• Full medical coverage while onboard including disability compensation.
• Paid study leave for junior officers to obtain higher certificates.
• Enjoy additional benefits such as:
  • Up to 28 days vacation for each month onboard.
  • Wife accompaniment allowed and paid for senior officers.
  • Up to 30% monthly "Seniority Allowance."
  • Up to 6% yearly bonus for senior officers.

Onshore:

Vela onshore vacancies are filled on an as-needed basis. To view a list of our current openings including job title and minimum qualifications, please visit our Onshore Job Openings page.

Onshore Job Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with the best companies in UAE.
• A five (5) day working week.
• Minimum 30 days paid vacation per year (36 days for professional level staff).
• Worldwide medical insurance program – including dental.
• Company matching savings plan up to 5% of base pay.
• Educational assistance for approved academic courses.
• Educational assistance for approved children.
• Individual development plan and paid training programs.
• Yearly paid roundtrip airline tickets including approved dependants for eligible expatriate employees.
• Sick leave.
• Severance.
• Service awards.

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