Senior Marine Pilot
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About the Role
You can make your mark by providing safe, efficient, and professional pilotage services for vessels calling at JCPDI Port, Saudi Aramco facilities, and the Singl.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct safe and efficient pilotage operations for vessels arriving, departing, shifting, berthing, and unberthing within port limits and offshore SPM locations
- Provide professional navigational advice to vessel Masters and bridge teams
- Assess weather, sea state, tides, currents, traffic, and navigational hazards to determine safe operating parameters
- Develop and communicate pilotage and berthing plans with vessel Masters, tug Masters, mooring teams, VTS, terminal representatives, and other parties
- Direct tug usage and mooring arrangements during berthing, unberthing, and vessel shifting operations
- Maintain effective communication and coordination with VTS, port authorities, terminal operators, and vessel bridge teams
- Ensure compliance with Harbour Master Instructions, port regulations, company procedures, and applicable regulations
- Maintain accurate pilotage records, reports, and documentation
- Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, emergency response exercises, and operational reviews
- Contribute to mentoring and development of junior pilots
Requirements
- Valid Marine Pilot license or certification
- Extensive experience in pilotage operations
- Knowledge of port regulations and international maritime standards
- Ability to work in a 24/7 operational roster
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Job Description
- You can make your mark by providing safe, efficient, and professional pilotage services for vessels calling at JCPDI Port, Saudi Aramco facilities, and the Single Point Mooring (SPM), while ensuring all operations are carried out in line with applicable regulations, Harbour Master Instructions, inte
Your responsibilities as a Senior Marine Pilot
- Conduct safe and efficient pilotage operations for vessels arriving, departing, shifting, berthing, and unberthing within JCPDI Port limits, associated facilities, and assigned offshore SPM locations.
- Provide professional navigational advice to vessel Masters and bridge teams to ensure the safe movement of all vessel types within the port and its approaches.
- Assess weather, sea state, tides, currents, traffic, and navigational hazards to determine safe operating parameters and support pilotage decisions.
- Develop and communicate pilotage and berthing plans with vessel Masters, tug Masters, mooring teams, VTS, terminal representatives, and other relevant parties.
- Direct tug usage and mooring arrangements during berthing, unberthing, and vessel shifting operations.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination with VTS, port authorities, terminal operators, and vessel bridge teams throughout operations.
- Ensure compliance with Harbour Master Instructions, port regulations, company procedures, and applicable national and international maritime regulations.
- Maintain accurate pilotage records, reports, and documentation in line with company requirements.
- Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, emergency response exercises, and operational reviews, while actively supporting HSE initiatives and a strong safety culture.
- Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior pilots, as well as continuous improvement in marine safety, operational efficiency, and customer service.
- Participate in a 24/7 operational roster and remain available for pilotage duties as required by operational demands.
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