Internship Review at BP Shipping

The Role

Role Description

Calculating EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and study how to improve it
Simulating the barge (one kind of ship in inland water) and measure stability
Compare and make the gap analysis between BP standards and recommendations from other forum
Cataloging the ramps on board BP ships

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yep. Absolutely. In this placement I've not only learned a lot about my degree- ship science- but also interpersonal skills, different cultures, get used to different English accent.....

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Engineering Standards Team are very friendly and humorous. We are teasing each other and feel comfortable everyday. They're teaching me and help me a lot along my project. Some gave me a feeling like brother or uncle.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A lot of supports from James Collett. I would say he's the best supervisor that I've ever expected.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are a lot of thing to work and to learn. If my work is delayed for some reasons, I could definitely find something to learn, so never feel bored or too much busy.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always feel respectful by other colleagues, marine superintendent, captain and crew. They considered me as a graduate who really know what I am doing .

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Brilliant.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Like I said, always fun.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It's a bit difficult for me when I started with 3 projects and then one was extended and one more is given. Although it's good for me to make use of my time here, the change in objectives caused me some difficulties

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Yep. They sent me to a ship in Rotterdam just for my experience.
I can go to the training course provided by Lloyd's Register for 2 days just for my learning as well.
I can also book an appointment with any people that I need to learn something about. They've never refused to teach me even those knowledge are probably not relevant to my project.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

BP is a big company and I really want to work for them. At the moment, there is some particular problems but I'll definitely look forwards to working for them .

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very good social network between BP interns

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It's definitely more expensive than where I live - Southampton. But it's reasonable price compare to the price of London.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I don't like Nightlife so I have no comment.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes, Lunch and learn, presentation training course..

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Free coffee and tea, free lunch and very friendly working environment.