Harbour Pilot

PSA MARINE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA MARINE (PTE) LTD in Singapore is seeking Trainee Harbour Pilots to provide essential pilotage and berthing services at the Port of Singapore. Successful candidates will undergo a training period of 7 to 10 months to acquire a Class C Harbour Pilot Licence, followed by on-the-job training for a Class A Licence over the subsequent years.

Ideal candidates should hold a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or 2, or Class 3 with officer of watch experience, possess strong communication skills, and be ready to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months officer of watch experience required.
• RSN Officers with at least four years fleet experience are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide pilotage and berthing services to vessels at Port of Singapore.
• Ensure safe and expedient movement of vessels while complying with regulations.
• Complete initial training period of 7 to 10 months for Class C Licence.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work shifts

Education

Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or 2

Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 3

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates are expected to provide pilotage and berthing services to vessels calling at Port of Singapore and ensure the safe and expedient movement of vessels entering and departing the port, while complying with port regulations and emergency response plans. Vessels piloted include mega container ships, tankers and passenger liners.

Successful candidates will start as trainee Harbour Pilots with an initial training period of 7 to 10 months to obtain the entry-level Class C Licence. Upon obtaining the Class C Licence, PSA Marine will provide progressive and structured on-the-job training over approximately four years, leading to the attainment of a Class A Licence.

On the award of the Class C Harbour Pilot Licence, you will be required to serve a bond with PSA Marine for five years.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should preferably:

• Have a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or 2 or if not, at least a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 3 with minimum 6 months officer of watch experience; RSN Officers with at least four years’ fleet experience are also invited to apply;
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Be willing to work shifts.