Port Operations, Government, Maritime Industry, Firefighting, Business Unit Management, Higher Education
Job description
Master Port Operations (Government)
Our client implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life-long learning. Their vision is to preserve and promote themselves as an inspirational national treasure that symbolises the triumph of the human spirit over extreme adversity and injustice.
Job Type: On Site | Full-Time
Requirements
- Master (Port Operations) Certificate of Competence or equivalent as issued by SAMSA or a Master Coastal Certificate of Competence or equivalent as issued by SAMSA
- Must have 1 years' experience on twin-screw vessels or minimum of 3 years experience as Master Ports, STCW and other certificates as follows:
- Advanced Marine Fire Fighting
- First Aid at sea
- Competency in Survival Crafts
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities with Personal Survival Techniques
- Ship Security Officer
- Electronic Navigation Systems
- Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS)
- Ship Handling
- Long Range Radio Certificate or GMDSS General Operators Certificate
- 2 Year SAMSA Eyesight Certificate
- SAMSA Medical Certificate
- Maritime Studies would be advantageous
- Have knowledge of local sea conditions and weather
- Navigation, bridge watch-keeping and be familiarized with various bridge equipment
- Operation and maintenance of various navigational equipment especially Magnetic Compass, Radar, VHF Radio and AIS
- Technical knowledge of ferry operations (preferred)
- Crowd management and Passenger Safety STCW V/2(Preferred)
- Exhibit knowledge of, and Management skills
- Must be fluent in English, written and oral
- In command of the vessel ensuring safe navigation following all the VTS and Port regulations
- Ensure that all navigational equipment is fully operational and in good working order prior to departure and while en-route
- Ensure that the crew are fully familiarised with their duties including use of LSA and FFE equipment and vessel emergency procedures
- Ensure that all passengers are safe and comfortable at all times
- Ensure the weather conditions are monitored and report to the Harbour Master at all times
- Ensure safety and proper stowage of all cargo on board
- Ensure that proper record keeping is carried out (Both OLB & Daily Logbook) as required by SAMSA and the Merchant Shipping Act
- Ensure that all vessel and crew certificates are valid and that the vessel is seaworthy and complies with SAMSA and/or
- Classification Society regulations at all times
- Ensure that the maintenance plan is followed and all records are made including reporting of defects to the Unit Manager
- Carry out conflict resolution amongst the crew on board and report to the Unit Managers of any disciplinary actions required
- Ensure that regular drills, tool box talks and safety training sessions are carried out and recorded
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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