Role Objective
JOB CONTENT
To execute a range of tasks related to commanding ships to steer into and out of Port of Duqm which consists of all terminals (present & future ones), jetties, quays, and anchorages; providing license with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
Operational:
Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements for smooth operations.
Direct course and speed of ships based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards, ensuring safety compliance.
Set ships' courses that avoid reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards, utilizing navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys in proactive manner.
Give directions to crew members who are steering ships, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination to achieve desired outcome and manage timelines.
Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations and ensure smooth dissemination of information to the crew members from time to time.
Prevent ships under their navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations and take corrective actions if required.
Provide assistance to vessels approaching or leaving seacoasts, navigating harbors, docking and undocking of the dry dock on an ongoing basis.
Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port and when at a berth to ensure smooth loading and unloading.
Steer ships into and out of berths, or signal tugboat captains to berth and unberth ships ensuring smooth flow of operations in consultation with the senior pilot.
Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and customs procedures and ensure compliance of all legal regulations; report to appropriate authorities about any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.
Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures, through the use of instruction, simulators, and models in order to bring and improve efficiency in consultation with the Senior Pilot.
Maintain ship logs to keep track of operations on an ongoing basis.
Oversee cargo storage on or below decks in accurate and timely manner on an ongoing basis.
Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations; take necessary action as required during emergency ensuring safety and complying with regulations.
Relieve crew members on tugs and launches as and when required and make necessary arrangements.
Make nautical maps to depict configuration of the shoreline and seafloor to ensure smooth navigation.
Complete the necessary tasks as requested by Management/Directors or Harbor Master/ Senior Pilot.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all HSE instructions are fully understood and complied with.
- Must demonstrate total commitment to the company safety policies through participation and proactive involvement.
- Must ensure that all relevant safety procedures and practices are followed during performing operations.
- Ensure implementation of HSE Audit recommendation, especially relating to road & office safety and asset security.
- Report HSE incident, near misses, and violation to immediate supervisor or through PODC software as appropriate.
- Responsible to participate in safety meetings and safety drills held on board; ensure operations abide by established/HSE operating procedures and practices, and equipment is used within predetermined capacities.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Deck Officer Graduated, Deck Cadet Nautical Apprentice, Or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in PODC. Holder of COC Chief Mate (chief officer, STCW Convention, regulation II/2) OR Oman royal navy qualifications as Captain
Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Sea services, Or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in PODC.
Special Skills & Knowledge:
Understanding of Shipping and Port Industry
Understanding of business processes, related operations, industry trends and market concepts
Knowledge and experience in equipments and vessel management
Good negotiating skills
Decision making and judgment
Good risk management and contingency management
Excellent communication skills
Excellent navigating skills
Coordination and Collaboration
Proficiency in MS Suite
Excellent understanding of International maritime law and guidelines of Ports’ Industry