Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Harbour Pilots (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Harbour Pilots (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Harbour Pilots (Maritime) provide pilotage and berthing services. They have to ensure safe and expedient movement of ships entering and departing the port.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently 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:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
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:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge and skills in apply weather, water depths and related information
Harbour Pilots (Maritime) must be able to direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialised knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents and hazards.
General Requirements
Professional qualification
- A harbour pilot licence issued by Marine Department; Possessed of relevant certificates recognised by ocean going sector and/ or river trade sector; Possessed of Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1
Other specific requirements
- Passed colour vision test
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Monthly Salary > $100,000
Related Education & Training
Certificate
Required Courses as Prescribed by the Industry
- Basic Handling of Dangerous Goods (Local Vessel) Course
- Shipboard Cargo Handling Basic Safety Training (Refresher) Course
- Shipboard Cargo Handling Basic Safety Training Course
- Works Supervisor Safety Training Course - Cargo Handling
- Works Supervisor Safety Training Course - Marine Construction
- Works Supervisor Safety Training Course - Ship-repairing and Ship-breaking
Work Environment
- Harbour Pilots (Maritime) usually work for long periods and are exposed to all kinds of weather. They work shifts and perform physically demanding work.
Tools
- Marine craft communications systems
- Global positioning system (GPS)
