Pilot

<p><strong>Purpose</strong>:Under general supervision of the Marine Services Manager/ Senior pilot, this position ensures the safe handling of vessels in and out of the port.</p>
<p>Number of Positions Supervised: 0</p>
<p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>1. Carry out pilotage services to ships in a safe and efficient manner.</p>
<p>2. Supervise special towage operations as required by the marine management,&nbsp;</p>
<p>3. Carry out STS as and when required by marine management.</p>
<p>4. Establish adequate coordination and communication with relevant parties prior to carrying out any marine operation.</p>
<p>5. Establish good working relationships with tugs crews, port control, and other relevant parties.</p>
<p>6. Provide job training for trainee pilots.</p>
<p>7. Assist in training of marine staff.</p>
<p>8. Ensure relevant records and forms are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.</p>
<p>9. Maintain efficient knowledge of local marine environment in order to provide adequate advice to masters of calling vessels.</p>
<p>10. Keep good lookout on all navigation aids and immediately report any malfunctions to port control.</p>
<p>11. Coordinate with GSO to check for any damage on the quay wall or mooring equipment and immediately report to port control.</p>
<p>12. Provide marine management with timely advice on all matters relevant to the efficient function of the marine department and provide suggestions for improvement.</p>
<p>13. Participate in all departmental functions and meetings as required by marine management.</p>
<p>14. Maintain proper representation of the company.</p>
<p>15. Participate in a roster system with the other Pilots to maintain cover on a 24-hour basis.</p>
<p><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></p>
<p>1. Local marine pilot requires a minimum of COP as marine pilot is mandatory and bachelor’s degree from maritime college (Optional).&nbsp;</p>
<p>2. Valid STCW courses.&nbsp;</p>
<p>3. Experience: Requires at least 5 years’ pilotage experience in handling large ships within harbor areas, utilizing conventional and Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs. Working knowledge of tug operations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>4. Specialized Knowledge and Skills</p>
<p>a. Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of vessels that call at port.</p>
<p>b. Requires ability to analyze all marine situations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>c. Requires advanced level of verbal and written communications skills in English.</p>
<p>d. Requires ability to submit accurate and detailed reports.</p>
<p>e. Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.</p>
<p>f. Must be able to motivate and lead a small team.</p>
<p>g. Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities.</p>
<p>h. Must have the ability to train potential pilots, tug masters and crews in all marine operations.</p>
<p>i. Requires proven IT skills or aptitude.</p>
<p><strong>Work Environment and Physical Demands</strong></p>
<p>1. Work environment is in and around the port on various types of vessels.</p>
<p>2. Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights. Requires overtime work, and work on holidays and weekends, depending upon shift schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>3. Must be available at short notice to cover for absence/sick leave on an ad hoc basis.&nbsp;</p>
<p>4. Required to observe all safety and health requirements for work areas.</p>
<p>5. Must be able to take charge of all aspects of marine operations, in all weather conditions.</p>
<p>6. Must have professional appearance, consistent with local customs and work area.</p>
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