Trainee - Pilot
Role Overview
Supports safe and efficient vessel movements within port limits under senior pilot supervision.
Develops foundational pilotage skills through supervised assignments and structured training.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Supports safe and efficient vessel movements within port limits under senior pilot supervision.
Develops foundational pilotage skills through supervised assignments and structured training.
Core responsibilities
- Assists in piloting vessels into and out of port and through restricted waterways under supervision.
- Uses navigational charts, electronic charts, and other aids to assess vessel condition and routing readiness.
- Participates in pre-pilotage briefings and post-pilotage debriefings.
- Reports navigational risks, hazards, and incidents to senior pilots and the Pilotage Manager.
- Assists with risk mitigation measures and keeps informed about port conditions, navigation updates, and pilotage best practices.
- Follows maritime regulations, port procedures, and safety protocols and participates in pilotage training.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma in Nautical Science (Applied Science), Marine Studies, or equivalent; a bachelor's degree is a plus.
- Unlimited COC is essential.
- Minimum two years of seatime as a Junior Officer or Second Officer.
- Significant marine officer experience and strong knowledge of local waters, navigation, and seamanship.
Skills and languages
- Excellent English is required; Arabic is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications is expected; advanced Excel knowledge is an asset.
- Requires strategic perspective, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making.
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