Marine Radio Surveyor (Marine Electronics / GMDSS / VDR / Radar)

EDTECH MARINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine service provider in Singapore is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 25 years' experience in marine communications and navigation electronics. The role involves troubleshooting, verifying bridge equipment, and complying with safety procedures. Applicants should have a diploma/degree in relevant fields and GMDSS-related certificates. Responsibilities include liaising with professionals and performing vessel compliance surveys. This position requires skills in interpreting technical manuals and being safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years relevant experience in marine communications and navigation electronics.
• Strong knowledge of GMDSS systems and testing including configuration and verification.
• Experience servicing and verifying bridge/communication equipment such as Radar/ARPA and VDR.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey preparation and documentation for vessel compliance.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, and class surveyors.
• Attend vessels for urgent call-outs as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Marine communications

Navigation electronics

Communication skills

Technical manuals interpretation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Marine Engineering

GMDSS-related certificates

Tools

VHF

MF/HF

Radar/ARPA

AIS

GPS

Job description

• Minimum 25 years relevant experience in marine communications and navigation electronics onboard vessels and/or at shipyards, including troubleshooting, servicing and commissioning.

• Strong working knowledge of GMDSS systems and testing: VHF, MF/HF, Inmarsat / satellite terminals, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, including configuration and functional verification.

• Hands‑on experience servicing and verifying bridge/communication equipment such as Radar/ARPA, AIS, GPS, and VDR/S‑VDR (health checks, sensor inputs, troubleshooting, and reporting).

• Ability to perform survey preparation and documentation for vessel compliance (e.g., radio survey readiness, deficiency rectification support, test records, and technical reports acceptable to owners/class).

• Able to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams and interface drawings; competent with onboard fault‑finding using test instruments.

• Good communication skills to liaise professionally with Masters/Chief Engineers, ship managers/superintendents, shipyards and class surveyors.

• Willing to attend vessels at anchorage/berth/shipyard and respond to urgent call‑outs when required.

• Safety‑conscious and able to comply with shipboard/shipyard safety procedures (permit‑to‑work, risk assessments, PPE).

• Experience supporting or interfacing with classification society requirements (e.g., ABS, BV, DNV, LR, ClassNK) and closing out survey findings.

• OEM training / familiarity with common marine electronics makers (e.g., JRC, Furuno, Jotron, Sailor, Cobham, Sperry, Yokogawa or equivalent).

• Relevant maritime/electronics qualifications (Diploma/Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Marine Engineering or equivalent) and/or GMDSS‑related certificates.

• Experience mentoring junior technicians and developing service checklists/SOPs.