Alaska Venture Journey Management

Be sure you are prepared before you travel for the Alaska Venture.  This may include:

• Taking required training
• Having specific credentials and proper PPE
• Being aware of potential hazards and health considerations
• Knowing location check-in/out process and security requirements
• Understanding group travel by air or ground transport requirements

Refer to the Print Version of AK JMP Requirements (PDF, 256 KB) - opens in new window

Process

Step 1 - Your travel arranger⁽¹⁾ notifies the AK JM Group by e-mail⁽²⁾ at least 10 days prior to travel. The e-mail must include traveler name and a general trip explanation.

Step 2 - The AK JM Group assess your travel needs and requests the information needed to arrange it.

Step 3 - Your travel arranger⁽¹⁾ provides the necessary information.

Step 4 - The AK JM Group logs your personal information into the journey management system, verifies your training status, books your Alaska air travel beyond Anchorage or Canada travel beyond Edmonton, and sends your confirmation/itinerary.

Step 5 - Your travel arranger⁽¹⁾ books your air travel to Anchorage or Edmonton according to your corporate travel policy, and all hotel and ground transport required during the trip.

¹ You, your Group Trip Coordinator or company travel scheduler

² AK JM Group e-mail: GXUAAKTravelNotification@shell.com

Assistance

For all questions, comments and/or suggestions, contact the AK JM Group anytime at 907-771-7233 (SAFE).  When you have completed your travel, your feedback by phone call or e-mail will be greatly appreciated and help improve the process.

• Alaska Venture Hazards (PDF, 96 KB) - opens in new window
• Arctic Gear Checkout (XLS, 17 KB) - opens in new window

• Location, Contact Information (PDF, 56 KB) - opens in new window

Anchorage

• Shell Anchorage Office (Frontier Building) Safety and Emergency Pamphlet (PDF, 628 KB) - opens in new window
• Shell Anchorage Office (Frontier Building) - Host & Visitor Rules (PDF, 57 KB) - opens in new window
• Anchorage Area Map - opens in new window

Barrow

• Barrow Office Orientation (PDF, 249 KB) - opens in new window
• Barrow Area Map - opens in new window

• Print Version of AK JMP Requirements (PDF, 256 KB) - opens in new window
• AK JMP Training (PDF, 374 KB) - opens in new window
• AK JMP Quiz (PDF, 11 KB) - opens in new window - Download this quiz after taking the training linked above.
• Training Roster (PDF, 116 KB) - opens in new window

1) The Shell Alaska Journey Management Plan applies to which travelers?

The Shell Alaska Journey Management Plan applies to: 

1. All travel within Alaska
2. Any travel in Canada on behalf of the Shell Alaska Venture
3. Travel by plane as well as road transport

2) What are some considerations for travelers prior to travel in Alaska on behalf of the Shell Alaska Venture?

Prior to travel in Alaska on behalf of the Shell Alaska Venture, a traveler should:

1. Have supervisor or Company Scheduler approval
2. Have taken required training
3. Have appropriate PPE for your trip

3) Who books air travel to Alaska and Canada embarkation points?

You, your Group Trip Coordinator or your Company Scheduler books your travel to Alaska (Anchorage) or Canada (Edmonton).

4) How is air travel beyond embarkation points booked?

All air travel beyond embarkation points is booked by the Alaska Journey Management Group.

5) Who books your hotel accommodations and ground transport?

You, your Group Trip Coordinator or Company Scheduler books your hotel accommodations and ground transport. 

6) What does the Alaska Journey Management Group do once they receive your travel needs?

The Alaska Journey Management:

1. Asks for information needed to arrange the travel
2. Logs your personal information into their Journey Management Software
3. Checks your training status
4. Books your Alaska and Canadian air travel beyond Embarkation Points
5. Sends your travel confirmation and resulting itinerary

7) What are some security considerations to keep in mind while traveling on behalf of the Alaska Venture? 

It is never a good idea to talk of operations with people not within the project or anytime in public areas.

You must receive approval for your personal camera from the Shell Representative aboard a vessel or the Shell Person in Charge at the location before using it. Your baggage is subject to physical search and prohibited items are subject to seizure.

Prohibited items on Shell Locations, Vessels, and Charter Flights include:

• Contraband - illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages
• Weapons - firearms, ammunition, tear gas, pepper spray, knives
• Certain cigarette lighters (check vessel requirements with supervisor)
• Pornography, sexually offensive material
• Cultural artifacts (excludes crafts) and unlawful animal remains
• Other items deemed inappropriate by Shell security