Senior Marine Pilot – Grade KPA 5 at Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya Ports Authority
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan and execute safe and efficient pilotage operations as per set KPA corporate performance targets.
- Prepare and submit marine billing information on pilotage to Chief Pilot promptly.
- Inform Masters of all ships calling at the port of Mombasa and the approaches of all published notices to Mariners.
- Report faulty Aids to Navigation, pollution incidents and any anomaly that may endanger safety of navigation to VTS Station and Chief Pilot.
- Report unseaworthy ships and unsafe practices onboard ships within KPA jurisdiction to VTS Station and Chief Pilot.
- Carry out timely and accurate survey of all waterfront accidents/incidents for the purpose of protecting KPA interest against any claims.
- Conduct Salvage operations as directed by the Harbour Master.
- Respond to marine emergencies as per KPA Emergency Management Plan.
- Enforce Harbour Regulations.
- Master Mariner Class 1 (unlimited) from recognized maritime institution.
- At least a Chief Mate (Unlimited) from a recognized institution with at least 3 years working experience at management level in the deck department onboard a foreign going ship.
- Bachelor in Nautical Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- At least a Diploma in Nautical science from a recognized institution with at least 3 years working experience at management level in the deck department onboard a foreign going ship.
- Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate as per STCW 78 Convention as amended.
- Membership to professional bodies in good standing.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Knowledge and skills in shipboard operations including navigation and ship-handling in restricted waters.
- Knowledge of local and international marine regulations and industry standards.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.
- Good analytical & problem solving/decision making skills.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining operational issues.
- Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Leadership skills
- Physical Fitness
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and
- Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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