Vessel Traffic Officer (Trainee)

MPA Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MPA Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore seeks Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) officers to manage busy port traffic in the Singapore Strait. The role involves a 3-rotation shift pattern, radio communication with vessels, and duties including distress watch and incident response.

Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive traineeship to equip the necessary maritime operations skills. Shortlisting will follow selection processes.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with the ability to convey precise information.
• Strong service orientation with a courteous demeanour to port users.
• Willing to work a 3 rotating shift (≈8 hours per shift) including weekends and public holidays.
• Willing to be rotated to various locations in the East and West of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team of Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) officers.
• Communicate with vessels on VHF radio to provide traffic information.
• Perform distress watch keeping and respond to marine incidents.

Skills

Clear communication

Service orientation

Shift work

Independent worker

Rotate locations

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. Candidate should be able to communicate clearly with the ability to convey clear, precise information
2. Strong service orientation with a professional demeanour providing courteous service to port users.
3. Able to work on 3 rotating shift, each approximately 8 hours for morning, afternoon & night shift, including weekends and Public Holidays.
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.