Job Opportunity Marine Officer / Relief Pilot Drogheda Port Company
Mon, 09/04/2023 - 19:41 /Drogheda Port is Irelands premier regional port. Established under the Harbours Act 1996, this commercial semi state multi-modal port has a tonnage throughput of circa 1.5m tonnes and 800 ship movements per annum. Vessels are typically in the range of 4,000 - 5,500dwt. To meet the increased growth capacity Drogheda Port is seeking a Marine Officer / Relief Pilot.
The role of the Marine Officer is to assist with:
- Regulation of shipping – cargo operations – hydrographic surveys - port security – environmental controls – pilotage operations - pilot boat maintenance – port estate maintenance – statutory compliance and reporting -port projects - development and planning.
- Provision of relief pilotage services to ships Master’s access/egressing Drogheda Port during the operation tidal window. The pilotage service is tidal 24/7/365 with a roster system shared with fulltime licenced pilots.
Candidate Requirements
- Candidates must have as a minimum qualification a valid Chief Mate Unlimited STCW Regulation II/2. Sailing in the position of Mate or Master and or Pilotage Exemption Certificates with small boat handling advantageous but not essential.
- The position will be full-time.
- Competent knowledge of vessel operations and technical requirements including safety procedures. Previous port experience advantageous but not essential.
- Good financial knowledge of budgets and maintaining cost control whilst maintaining the company standards of safety and quality.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills
Further details of the position and application process are available from;
Application closing date Friday 22nd September 2023
