Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Assistant Ship Inspectors (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Assistant Ship Inspectors (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Assistant Ship Inspectors (Maritime) are mainly deployed on assisting Ship Inspectors. They carry out inspections and certification of vessels under the Local Vessels Ordinance.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge and skills in enforcing Local Vessels Ordinance.
Assistant Ship Inspectors (Maritime) need to undertake statutory and other related duties, such as carrying out inspections and certification of vessels under the Local Vessels Ordinance.
General Requirements
Professional qualification
- Machinery Discipline requirements: (a) have a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering, or equivalent; (b) acquire three years' relevant post-qualification experience; or (a) process a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer) Class 2 (Steam or Motor), or equivalent; and (b) one year relevant post-qualification experience. Hull and Deck Discipline requirements: (a) have a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Naval Architecture, or equivalent; and (b) attain three years' relevant post-qualification experience. Electrical Discipline requirements: (a) have a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; and (b) attain three years' relevant post-qualification experience
Other specific requirements
- Must attain language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent
Career Path & Salary
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 13-23
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 24-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-37
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 38-41
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Certificate
Required Courses as Prescribed by the Industry
- Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid (Combined)
- Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting (Combined)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
Work Environment
- Assistant Ship Inspectors (Maritime) usually work at ports/ terminals and may work and inspect on different types of vessel. They are exposed to all kinds of weather and wear uniform.
Tools
- Global positioning system (GPS)
- Marine craft communications systems
- Navigational systems
- Radar based surveillance systems - Shipboard radar
