Our people drive our success
Our most valuable asset is not our fleet of vessels but the competence of our employees. Qualified and dedicated employees at all levels of the organisation are the reason behind our success and continuing improvement. Safety and the development of our employees’ skills form the basis of all our operations and activities.
At Solstad we believe in loyalty and 90 % of our seafarers are employed in Solstad group.
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Work in a world wide company
Solstad is a global company with more than 3 513 employees and 40 nationalities – one of the largest of its kind. With offices in eight countries we promote good collaboration between the departments offshore and onshore as each individual in our organization are equally important.
3 400
people working together
40
NATIONALITIES
9
Offices world wide

Your opportunity
With offices in 7 countries and a range of roles offshore and onshore, Solstad has the scope to help you achieve your career goals. Our diversified positions enable us to offer opportunities that suits all your life situations.
In our company you get a unique opportunity to make a personal impact on your career. We are always looking for candidates – people with previous and relevant experience, as well as candidates interested in enter the shipping industry. Competence and dedication is always our main values
Safe and healthy working environment
We never compromise on safety or health. A safe and healthy working environment is a core value at Solstad. Our top priority is zero incidents and that our employees return from work safely each day. We are deeply committed to take care of the health and wellbeing of each employee.


Equal opportunities
Solstad is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe workplace promoting incident free operations within environmentally friendly and responsible work practices.
It is our 3 513 women and men with 40 nationalities who are the reason behind Solstad’ success and continuing improvement. Each individual in our organization are equally important and has the same opportunities in the company. What we see is competence and ambitions – not gender, nationality or age.
We aim to ensure our employees build a meaningful and good career in Solstad. We encourage to bring the drive and vision for their career development. This gives a unique opportunity to make a personal impact on your career, as well as giving you lifelong opportunities that suits all your life situations.
In Solstad you can go from a good career offshore to onshore, or vice versa.
Women in Solstad
The potential for adding value to our shareholders increases when our workplace is based on equality, diversity and inclusion. This is key both on our vessels and in our offices.
One of our regions that shows results of dedicated work to achieve equality is Philippines.
Solstad is committed to increase the number of female employees at all levels in the organization, both offshore and onshore.


Young in Solstad
Annually we hire apprentices, cadets and trainees across the world. This gives a unique opportunity for hands-on experience and insight into the life of a seafarer.
Why do we recruit apprentices, cadets and trainees in Solstad? Because we need good qualified seafarers trained by our competent and well experienced officers onboard our own vessels.
Diversity
3 187 offshore personnel
Updated 31.05.2022
Goal to reach 10 % by 2030
326 onshore personnel
Updated 31.05.2022
Goal to reach 35 % by 2030
Competitive benefits and reward packages
In Solstad we are committed to provide a reliable and well grounded culture. We truly believe in loyalty and 90 % of our seafarers are employed in Solstad group. Wherever you are based in the world, we continuously work to ensure the best working conditions and competitive benefits. Our reward packages extend to a variety of opportunities that allow you to grow both professionally and personally.

Positions in Solstad
A short description of various positions in our organization both offshore and onshore.
OFFSHORE
The Captain is the vessels Chief Commander and the ultimate authority on the vessel.
Head of the Engine department. The Chief Engineer is in charge of the technical operation and maintenance of the vessel.
Head of catering department. In charge of managing all aspects of the catering department
Responsible for all electrician equipment on board a vessel. Work in close cooperation with the Chief Engineer. A part of the engine department.
Operates different vessel cranes on board and carry out crane operation. A part of the deck team.
Different task related to operation on deck and maintenance. A part of the deck team.
ONSHORE
A Vessel Manager is heading the operational team and responsible for the profit and loss for each vessel.
The Crew Coordinator is responsible for employment of seafarers and coordination of crew changes from our offices in Manila, Odessa, Perth, Rio de Janeiro, Ålesund and Skudeneshavn.
A Technical Superintendent is responsible for the dedicated vessels technical maintenance, drydockings and upgrades.
The HSEQ coordinator ensures that we as a company act in accordance with our health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including IMS and ISO standards.
The Purchaser is responsible for the procurement of equipment including ordering, logistics and delivery to the vessels in our worldwide fleet.
The Environmental Engineer is following up our sustainability program. Our environmental team plays an important role in our step by step process towards decarbonization.