Marine Pilot, Kakinada

- Perform berthing, unberthing, shifting of vessels at port using tugs. - Ensure safety of vessels and port assets during berthing, unberthing and passage into and out of the port - Ensure vessel is safe for duration of port stay. - Ensure KRA compliance is adhered to in line with department&organizational policies. - Work in collaboration with vessel for safe navigation, berthing and unberthing. - Monitor tug usage for movement of vessels. Awareness and well prepaid for unexpected maneuverings, passage impede by the local traffic, barges, fishing boats etc., - Assess risks for vessel transits, lead emergency responses, and ensure safety for vessels, crew.- Report all near miss and incidents in approved format. Harbor Infrastructure Assessment - Evaluate navigation channels and berthing facilities, identify hazards, and collaborate for safe harbour operations. - Report on the Navigational Buoys Positions and their functions. - Check tide, current and weather conditions before performing pilotage operations.- Familiarize and train newly joined Marine Pilots, Radio Officers, mooring masters so that they are trained as per pilot training schedule. - Maintain continuing awareness of bathymetric chart. - Check draft in relation to available depths at respective berths. Statutory Compliance - Adhere to port regulations and safety standards, maintain pilotage records, and document voyages for compliance and analysis.Professional Development - Engage in training for advanced ship handling and emergency skills, and mentor junior pilots to enhance team expertise. - Fill up inward pilotage certificate with the recording of events. Health and Safety - Ensure safety of vessels and port assets during berthing, unberthing and passage into and out of the port- Ensure/Follow port safety guidelines while performing pilotage operations. Digital Mindset - Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness. Key Stakeholders - Internal - Head of Section - Marine Services - Head - Marine Services Key Stakeholders - External- NA Qualifications Education Qualification - Maritime academy with degree or diploma - Master Mariner license/Captain's License Work Experience (Range of years) - Must be in command with Navigational experience on vessels not less than 150mts in length for 2 years. - Possessing experience of at least 2 two to three (3) years at another port of piloting all types of vessels LOA from 100 mts to 300 mts, cold movements, etc.,Job Info - Job Identification 33455 - Job Category Marine Operations - Posting Date 04/07/2026, 01:37 PM - Locations Ocean Sparkle Ltd, #2-1-66, 2nd Floor, Venkata Pathi Arcade, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533003, IN - Apply Before 04/30/2026, 01:37 PM - Job Schedule Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr