Ultragas Traineeship

Build a Career in International Shipping


The Ultragas Trainee Programme

A traineeship in Ultragas is an intensive two-year programme consisting of both theoretical and practical training.

As a trainee in Ultragas you will follow the theoretical training of the Commercial Shipping Program together with other Danish and international Shipping Trainees.

The theoretical training consists of a unique combination of classroom sessions and e-learning. You will learn about Maritime Economics, Maritime Law, Negotiation Technique, Cultural Awareness and Ship Knowledge.

The practical training takes place at the Ultragas Copenhagen office where you will gain extensive knowledge about the three main areas of shipping; chartering (sales), operations & fuel procurement (practical tasks) and operations control (back-office support). During the two years, there will also be a period of posting abroad in Chile.

Once you have completed the programme

A traineeship in Ultragas will provide you with:

  • A great start to your career in shipping within a company that keeps a narrow focus on your continuous development both personally and theoretically
  • An international network of highly professional and motivated colleagues
  • International working experience from one of our offices abroad
  • Hands-on experience with all aspects of shipping supplemented with participation in tailored courses
  • Profound knowledge of the shipping industry.

Educational requirements

  • Danish HHX or STX combined with EUS10 or an education on an equivalent level.

Do you have the right mix of competences?

We are looking for a trainee that has:

  • Good mathematic skills, level B as a minimum
  • Good English communication skills
  • Craftsmanship and business acumen.

It is also important to us that you are an open-minded team player with good social skills and it is an advantage if you have gained international experience through work or studies.

Ultragas offers an exciting, varied but also demanding traineeship. If you are interested in joining a motivated team in an international organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

We start reviewing the applications early January and ongoing so please do not hesitate to send in your application. Application deadline is 15th January 2019.

The position is set to start 1st of September 2019.

Please apply here

Further information is available via www.worldcareers.dk

View here the print version of our programme