Pilot Full-time Job

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for the direction and control of the ship’s navigation in pilotage waters, narrow waterways in port approaches, and for the final docking of the ship to harbour facilities

Engage pilotage techniques relying on nearby visual reference points and local knowledge of tides, swells, currents, depths and shoals that might not be readily identifiable on nautical charts to manoeuvre the vessel through a safe navigable route and clear from marine hazards

Represent the sovereign jurisdiction of the port when the vessel enters the territorial waters to establish the relationship between the port authorities and the vessel’s owner/master and to ensure the master’s covenant to state laws and port regulations as a condition for entry

Controls and directs the movements and operations of the tugs, line boats, mooring teams and handlers to vigilantly dock the ship alongside berths and sea terminals and securely moor her to shore and harbour facilities

Acts as on-seen-commander for all action and movements of the ship and the emergency response team in an unfortunate case of accident, fire, or pollution on board -while the ship is in port- to restrain damages, that can compromise safety, and suppress the cause of the emergency

May act as a loading master to supervise cargo transfer operations at sea terminals or in emergencies and during adverse weather conditions (Refer to relevant Job Description and accountabilities under Loading Master)

Minimum Requirements

Holder of a maritime certificate of competency that is required by the port authority of the relevant port and issued by the pilotage authority

Class 1 certificate of competency- Master mariner or equivalent as approved by the pilotage authority

At least 10 years of experience at sea, including at least 2 years in command of deep draft ships or harbour tugs in the relevant port

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