Marine Pilot

1. JOB HOLDER & JOB DETAILS:
Position Title: Pilot
Reports to: Pilots Lead
Department: Marine
Section: Marine Pilotag
Prepared / Revision

2. JOB PURPOSE:
Conduct the safe and efficient pilotage of vessels within port limits, providing expertise on effective ship handling, local port knowledge of winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents and navigational hazards, etc. to support effective operations of the Sohar Port in line with defined industrial guidelines, regulations and safety standards.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS:
Revenues/ Budget:
Direct Reports:
Indirect Reports:

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Marine Operations
 Act as the Port Authorities representative and ensure that all pilotage is carried out with due regard and act as a liaison officer between the Port Authority and the Ship's Master while on board.
 Assist in the control of port traffic by advising vessels where to enter the channel and when and where to expect the pilot to board while monitoring efficient operations of radio and electronic equipment to communicate directly with ships or other maritime stations to ensure smooth traffic flow.
 Assist with the coordination of all arrangements for vessels arriving, anchoring, berthing, unberthing, shifting ship and departing while ensuring timely completion of relevant pilotage documentation and accurate provision of information for charging.
 Conduct timely observation of all port operations, requesting dispatch of tugs, mooring boats and mooring crew.
 Ensure timely provision of advice during inclement weather to Ship's Masters of suitable anchorage positions and suitable berthing arrangements in line with safety standards and Port Regulations.
 Conduct accurate allocation of berths to vessels in line with defined guidelines.
 Initiate an Emergency Response and provide support during emergencies and maritime rescue operations to assure optimum protection of all resources.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
 Participate in the implementation of all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Continuous Improvement
 Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices taking into account global best standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment
 Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
Statements and Reports
 Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet SIP Group and department requirements, policies and standards.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
 Technical department
External
 Clients, Agents, Government Authorities and Marine Service Providers
6. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:
 Function within the framework and boundaries of SIP Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
 Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
 Master Mariner Class1 certificate with STCW95 compliance which includes; ARPA, GMDSS, BRM, etc. with knowledge how to handle VLOC’s (Very large Ore Carriers).
 Physically fit to carry out his duties in a 24/7 roster.
 5 years’ experience in a similar function.
 Customer service orientation.
 Analytical skills.
 Good judgment, organisational and communication skills.
 Attention to detail.
 Comprehensive experience of navigation, marine law, seamanship, marine safety, stability, ship handling …etc.
 Leadership skills
 Problem solving skills
 Capable of managing an incident