Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Ship Masters (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Ship Masters (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Ship Masters (Maritime) navigate and command ships and vessels, and perform related functions on ships. They also perform monitoring roles to ensure safe loading and unloading of cargoes in accordance with safety regulations, harbour rules and customs procedures.
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
Professional knowledge and skills in using navigational equipment
Ship Masters (Maritime) must be able to navigate and steer ship or similar vessel at sea or on inland waterways. They study maps, charts, weather reports and use navigational equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A higher diploma in maritime studies or equivalent is usually required
Professional qualification
- Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner); certificates recognised by other countries if the officer is serving on international voyages
Experience
- 12 to 24 months sea-time experience after attaining Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 2
Other specific requirements
- Pass eyesight test and undergo medical examination. Possess adequate seafaring experience and have general knowledge of a variety of subjects, including commercial practice, maritime law, meteorology, ship construction, and marine engineering. (usually start as deck cadets, a training post leading to the acquisition of Class 3 Certificate of Competency issued by the Marine Department of Hong Kong after passing the relevant exams and become deck officers. Deck officer can accumulate on board experience to obtain Certificates of Competency of higher classes and eventually attain the Master level. Require at least 18-month seatime experience for Officer in charge of Navigational Watch (for holder of a higher diploma in maritime studies). Require 12-month seatime experience for Chief Mate after attaining Class 3 Certificate of Competency.
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$23,000
Monthly Salary $18,000-$27,000
Monthly Salary $23,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Ship Masters (Maritime) usually work for long periods and are exposed to all kinds of weather.
Tools
- Alarm systems
- Anemometers
- Marine craft communications systems (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)
- Navigational systems - Binoculars, Depth gauges, Echo sounders, Direction finding compasses - Navigational compasses, Radar based surveillance systems - Shipboard Radar, Two-way radios, Global positioning system (GPS)
