Marine Coastal Pilot

MARINE COASTAL PILOT - TORRES PILOTS PTY LTD

Torres Pilots

Mackay & Far North QLD

Torres Pilots Pty Ltd are now seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced mariners for the role of Marine Coastal Pilot.

Torres Pilots provides Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licenced pilots in the three compulsory pilotage areas of the Great Barrier Reef and is issued by AMSA with a Pilotage Provider Licence confirming Torres Pilots compliance with the requirements specified in M054 (Coastal Pilotage).

Trainee pilots must comply with AMSA and service standards for qualifications, watch keeping experience and under keel clearance management.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the issuing of GBR pilot licences and the following are requirements stipulated for eligibility to train as a marine coastal pilot;

Minimum Requirements

• Entitled to live and work in Australia.
• Holds a certificate of competency as Master for ships of 3000 or more gross tonnage issued under Marine Orders, Part 3
• Holds an AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Has satisfactorily completed an approved pilotage training course for trainee pilot induction (AMPT & BRM courses).
• Completed while holding a certificate mentioned above, at least 36 months of sea service as master, navigating officer in charge of a watch or pilot on ships 500 or more gross tonnage.
• Completed 18 months of the service in the 5 years immediately before the person is being considered.

Desirable Skills

• Previous Pilotage experience is preferred but not essential.
• Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels with multinational crewmembers

Key Accountabilities

Some of the key accountabilities of our Pilots:

• Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters
• Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels in the Great Barrier Reef.
• Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties
• Recording and submitting passage plans
• Upholding the reputation of Torres Pilots in the delivery of safe operations and outstanding customer service

Please direct all applications to the careerone website or via email to enquiries@torrespilots.com.au by close of business, 5th July 2024.

Note applications should include a short cover letter, details of qualifications (copies will be required at the time of interview) with details of full recent sea experience.

Successful applicants will commence employment in the role of Marine Pilot Trainee.

Successful applicants who complete the Torres Pilots training and induction program and obtain an AMSA issued Coastal Pilotage License will be offered a position of Marine Coastal Pilot.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Only successful selected applicants will be contacted by email.