Marine Pilot

JR United Kingdom; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Pilot based in Invergordon, Scotland. This role involves the safe pilotage of vessels, requiring expertise in ship handling and emergency response. The successful candidate will train for a Class 1 unrestricted license, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and local pilotage directions. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their maritime career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar marine pilot role with varied vessel types.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe pilotage of vessels as per the Pilotage Act 1987.
• Plan safe berthing and departure of vessels.
• Maintain records as required by the Port and safety regulations.

Skills

Ship handling experience

Emergency Response training

Team player

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency

Valid ENG1 Medical

Bridge Resource Management Training

Tools

Management systems

CRM

SharePoint

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We are currently recruiting for a Marine Pilot for our client based in Invergordon. Based in Invergordon, Scotland, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe pilotage of vessels and structures. You will train to achieve a Class 1 unrestricted licence, and provide expert knowledge to clients, colleagues & support emergency response.

The Marine Pilot will have experience working in a similar role, experience in ship handling on a variety of vessel types, with various vessel propulsion and manoeuvring systems and knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• STCW II/2 (Masters unlimited) Certificate of Competency – applicants with STCW OOW qualification may be considered based on relevant experience.
• Valid ENG1 Medical (or equivalent).
• Bridge Resource Management Training.
• Proven team player, being flexible and adaptable, and having drive & ambition.
• Emergency Response trained.
• Knowledge of management systems/CRM/SharePoint.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the safe piloting of vessels and structures into, out of and between locations as required by the Pilotage Act 1987 and local pilotage directions.
• Responsible for the safe and timely berthing and departure of vessels and structures.
• Responsible for passage planning in vessel in conjunction with the Master.
• Responsible for record keeping as required by the Port for the arrival, departure, shifting or piloting of vessels and to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Port Marine Safety Code.
• Responsible for the written reporting of all collisions, groundings, near misses and incidents.
• Responsible for reporting any navigational or equipment defects.
• Assist with planning the safe and expeditious berthing or departure of vessels.
• Assist with emergency operations in the Port.
• Other duties as required from time to time in order to meet the needs of the business.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package.