Pilot (Loading Master)

As a Port Pilot, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe navigation of vessels in and out of the port. You will bring your extensive maritime expertise and local knowledge to guide ships through the complex and confined waterways of the port, protecting both the vessel and the port from potential hazards. Your responsibilities will include directing the ship's navigation, representing the port's jurisdiction, overseeing docking operations, and acting as an on-seen commander in case of emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Navigation Control: Take charge of the ship's navigation in pilotage waters, narrow waterways, and port approaches, ensuring safe passage through navigable routes and avoidance of marine hazards.

2. Utilize Pilotage Techniques: Apply pilotage techniques based on visual reference points and local knowledge of tides, currents, and depths to maneuver the vessel safely.

3. Port Representation: Act as a representative of the port's jurisdiction upon the vessel's entry into territorial waters, establishing communication between port authorities and the vessel's owner/master.

4. Docking Operations: Direct the movements of tugs, line boats, and mooring teams to dock the ship alongside berths and sea terminals securely.

5. Emergency Response: Assume the role of on-seen commander during emergencies, coordinating actions to minimize damages and ensure safety aboard the ship.

6. Cargo Supervision: In certain cases, act as a loading master to oversee cargo transfer operations at sea terminals or during adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holder of a maritime certificate of competency required by the port authority.

• Class 1 certificate of competency (Master Mariner) or equivalent approved by the pilotage authority.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• 10 years of sea experience, including 2 years in command of deep draft ships or harbour tugs in the relevant port.

• Pilotage license issued by the pilotage authority.

• Successful completion of a written exam, simulator exercise, and training on various vessel types and docking facilities.

If you possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and skills, and you're passionate about ensuring maritime safety and efficiency in port operations, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.