Assistant Marine Controllers (Maritime) - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Assistant Marine Controllers (Maritime) assist Marine Officers/Marine Controllers in port service operations and the conduct of examinations for Local Certificates of Competency and Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificates of Competency.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

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

Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services

Assistant Marine Controllers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.

Knowledge and skills in port service operation

Assistant Marine Controllers (Maritime) have to conduct port service operations, including vessel traffic management and ferry terminals operations.

General Requirements

Professional qualification

(i) a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Seagoing) Class 2 issued by the Director of Marine or equivalent; or (ii) a Hong Kong Licence (Deck Officer) (Seagoing) Class 2 issued by the Director of Marine; or (iii) process a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (River Trade) Class 2 issued by the Director of Marine or above with four years of relevant post-qualification experience

Other specific requirements