Trainee Pilot

Accountable To

The job holder is responsible to provide guidance to ships masters in
achieving safe and timely navigation of vessels within AD Ports limits. To
represent the Port Authority when on-board the vessel.

Responsible for

Marine Pilot Obligations
The Marine Pilots agree to meet their obligations as a Marine Pilot, which
includes but are not limited to:
Acting with loyalty, honesty and good faith to the Authority
Including, but not limited to:
The duty to exercise reasonable care and diligence.
The duty not to make improper use of information;
The duty not to make improper use of their position.

Working Relationship

Act appropriately as a Marine Pilot, including but not limited to using
Authority resources efficiently and effectively:
Treating colleagues with courtesy, consideration and sensitivity;
Treat other port users and members of the public with courtesy and in a
professional manner;
Being customer focused;
Comply with any AD Ports policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
Any work as reasonably directed by the Line manager as required provided it is
safe to do so and is within the level of the Marine Pilot's skill, competence
and training undertaken;

Objectives and Role Profile

Obtaining permission though the system from the Line manager before
undertaking paid employment outside of that provided by the AD Ports. Refusals
to grant permission will generally be for reasons of 'conflict of interest' or
Occupational Safety and Health considerations.
Pilotage, Navigation and Berthing
Provision of efficient and competent pilotage services in accordance with the
Port shipping requirements.
Assist with the coordination of all arrangements for vessels arriving,
anchoring, berthing, unberthing, shifting ship and departing.

Key Tasks and Performance Indicators

Ensure all Port berthing and navigational are compliant in line with relevant
marine regulations.
Provision of advice and expertise in marine related matters including:
planning, construction and maintenance of navigational aids and marine
structures.
Operate port control radio station as licensed operator.
Internal Communication & Relationships
Positive contributions at meetings to assist with Port trade development and
expansion planning.
Liaise with Port personnel.
Maintain positive relations with the senior Port management personnel.
Interface with relevant Port personnel during pilotage movements.
Advise and assist Port Management with operational, technical and
environmental matters.
External Communications & Relationships
Assist with the promotion of the Port and its services.
As required, attend and represent the Port at meetings and conferences.
Health, Safety & Environment
Adheres to Safe working instruction and SOPs.
Adheres to near miss and incident reporting.
Assist to set the Department Risk assessment.
Training & Development
Conduct in house training on marine related matters as required.

Qualifications/Experience/Competencies

Masters Foreign Going Certificate Class I (unlimited).
Comprehensive knowledge of shipping, navigation and port operations.
Demonstrates competence and effective application of ship handling and
pilotage skills.
Actively seeks to keep informed regarding matters which may affect the day to
day scheduling and methods of pilotage

Amount of Travel

Work At Home