Vessel Traffic Officer (Trainee)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is seeking Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) Officers to manage busy port traffic and ensure safe navigation for vessels transiting the Singapore Strait. You will join a dynamic VTIS team and operate on a 3 rotating shift, communicating with vessels on VHF to provide traffic information.

Successful candidates will undergo a traineeship programme to equip the necessary skills for maritime operations, with duties including distress watch keeping and

Qualifications

• Clear, precise communication ability.
• Strong service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Able to work on 3 rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Willing to rotate to various locations across Singapore East and West.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vessels on VHF to provide traffic information.
• Distress watch keeping and responding to marine incidents.
• Support safe and efficient navigation of ships transiting the Singapore Strait.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Shift work

Relocation to East/West Singapore

Job description

What the role is:

Singapore is the busiest port in the world in terms of shipping tonnage, with more than 130,000 vessel calls annually. Using state of the art Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS), our Vessel Traffic Officers play a vital role in managing busy port traffic for the safe and efficient navigation of vessels transiting through the Singapore Strait.

What you will be working on:

Be a part of the vibrant and dynamic team of VTIS officers, working on a 3 rotating shift and communicating with vessels on VHF radio to provide traffic information to these vessels. Other duties include distress watch keeping and attending to marine incidents.

What we are looking for:

Requirements

1. 1. Candidate should be able to communicate clearly with the ability to convey clear, precise information
2. 2. Strong service orientation with a professional demeanour providing courteous service to port users.
3. 3. Able to work on 3 rotating shift, each approximately 8 hours for morning, afternoon & night shift, including weekends and Public Holidays.
4. 4. Able to work independently and be comfortable with being rotated to various work locations in the East and West of Singapore.

Training and Development

Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive traineeship programme designed to equip the necessary skills and knowledge for this crucial role in maritime operations.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the selection process.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."