Marine Pilot

ZipRecruiter; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Marine Pilot based in Invergordon, Scotland. This role involves the safe pilotage of vessels and structures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and local pilotage directions. The successful candidate will train for a Class 1 unrestricted licence and will be responsible for passage planning, record keeping, and assisting in emergency operations. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about maritime safety and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship handling on various vessel types.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe piloting of vessels as per the Pilotage Act 1987.
• Conduct passage planning in conjunction with the Master.
• Assist with emergency operations in the Port.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Emergency Response training

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

STCW II/2 (Masters unlimited) Certificate of Competency

Bridge Resource Management Training

Valid ENG1 Medical

Tools

Management systems

CRM

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid ENG1 Medical (or equivalent).
• Previous pilotage experience.
• 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.