Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Surveyors of Ships (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Surveyors of Ships (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Surveyors of Ships (Maritime) undertake statutory and other related duties under the Merchant Shipping Ordinances pertaining to maritime safety, pollution prevention, security, seafarers' welfare and management including casualty investigations and audits of Hong Kong registered ships and their companies.
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:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Knowledge and skills in enforcing Boiler and Pressure Vessels Ordinance
Engineer and Ship Stream: Surveyors of Ships (Maritime) need to undertake statutory and other related duties under the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Ordinance.
Knowledge and skills in construction of new vessels and maintenance of the Government Fleet
Ship Stream: Surveyors of Ships (Maritime) need to undertake duties as a naval architect for the Government on the construction of new vessels and maintenance of the Government Fleet.
General Requirements
Professional qualification
General requirements for the different streams: (A) Engineer and Ship Stream (i) have a degree in engineering or technology relevant to the work of the surveyor of ships; or a recognised corporate membership of an engineer institution by examination; or (ii) process a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer) Class 1; or (iii) have a degree in Mechanical/ Marine Engineering or equivalent; a corporate membership of an engineer institution acceptable to the Director of Marine; and a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer) Class 2 issued by or acceptable to the Director of Marine; and (iv) For candidates having qualifications as stipulated in (A) (i) and (ii) above, two years' experience at the rank of 2nd engineer or above on sea-going ships or at equivalent responsible levels in a maritime engineering related industry; or for candidates having qualifications as stipulated in (A) (iii) above, four years' experience at the rank of 2nd engineer or above on sea-going ships or at equivalent responsible levels in the marine engineering related industry. (B) Nautical Stream (i) process an Extra Master's Certificate of Competency acceptable to the Director of Marine; or (ii) have a degree in Nautical Studies or a related subject acceptable to the Director of Marine; and a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner) issued by or acceptable to the Director of Marine; and (iii) acquire two years' experience at the rank of Chief Officer or above on sea-going ships or at equivalent responsible levels in the nautical related industry. (C) Ship Stream (i) have a degree in naval architecture or a related technology acceptable to the Director of Marine; (ii) hold a recognised corporate membership in a naval architect institution acceptable to the Director of Marine; (iii) acquire four years relevant experience after obtaining corporate membership.
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 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Director Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Director Pay Scale Point 2
Monthly Salary Director Pay Scale Point 3
*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
Degree or above
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
- Surveyors of Ships (Maritime) work in office or on vessels (including machinery room). They are exposed to all kinds of weather and are required to travel abroad to carry out surveys or audits.
Tools
- Marine craft communications systems
- Radar based surveillance systems - Shipboard radar
