“My greatest achievement is gaining confidence in my work and accomplishing tasks.”
How long have you worked at Maersk Supply Service, and what was your starting position?
I am employed through Chiltern Maritime as a cadet for Maersk Supply Service, so I have had over two years between sea and college. So far, I have had 7 months at sea on Maersk Supply Service Vessels.
What skills have you developed?
Many! I had an engineering background, so I knew many little bits and pieces that were useful, though I didn’t exactly have many well-honed skills in the typical school setting. Personally, I think a lot of my skills have developed greatly since I have been at sea.
What is the most interesting part of your job?
It’s hard to say. All the machinery is varied, so any repairs or maintenance are always interesting, sometimes difficult but always worthwhile in the end. I think my favourite thing is taking machinery apart. There are also some small repetitive tasks, which I work on as well.
What has been your greatest achievement in Maersk Supply Service?
Gaining confidence. I’ve gotten to a point where if I am given a job to do, I know that even if it is completely new to me, I have the means to figure it out between reading the manual and my own experience with other tasks.
What are your goals for the future at Maersk Supply Service?
Once I have completed my cadetship and qualified, I would like to remain with Maersk Supply Service. I want to work up to becoming a Chief Engineer, but that’s going to take a few years.
Name: Rachel Benson
Title: Engine Cadet
Nationality: British
Located: UK
“A cadet with an eagerness and willingness to learn.”
“Supporting vessel dockings onsite has allowed me to experience procurement on a whole new level – it is definitely where the real action is!”
“It is interesting to work as a leader because I’m able to support the development of others and follow their progress”
“The most interesting aspect of my job is probably the mix of building relations with our clients and understanding their needs, all while gaining an understanding of our regional markets.”
“Every time our team concludes a project, I feel I am directly contributing to the development of our Company, the local economy and the world.”
“The most interesting part of my job as a Chief Officer is being in direct contact both with the operational aspect and the management team being able to contribute with practical decisions of the vessel.”
“What I love most about Maersk Supply Service is the feeling of shared purpose held by all employees. It makes my work life very meaningful to be able to connect with my colleagues sharing one common goal – to make Maersk Supply Service a leader in solving the energy challenges of tomorrow.”