Vessel Traffic Services (vts) Operator

Duties

• Reporting to the VTS Supervisor/Port Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the safe, orderly and efficient movement of vessels within the Port, approaches, navigation channels and designated anchorages; providing vessel traffic management services, navigational assistance, weather and tidal information, and operational coordination to vessels and stakeholders operating within the Port limits
• Continuously monitoring and controlling vessel traffic using VHF communications, AIS, radar systems, CCTV systems, weather monitoring equipment and vessel traffic management systems; ensuring that vessel movements, anchorages, port approaches and marine operations are conducted safely and in accordance with Port Rules, maritime regulations and approved operating procedures; communicating with vessels arriving at, departing from or operating within the Port; monitoring vessel traffic to ensure safe navigation and traffic separation, where applicable; providing navigational, weather, tidal and sea-state information, warnings and advisories to vessels and stakeholders Monitoring navigational hazards, abnormal vessel behaviour, anchorages, channel occupancy and marine traffic density, and assisting in maintaining safe vessel separation; coordinating vessel arrivals, departures and berth movements, ordering and coordinating required port services, and ensuring that service providers are informed of vessel movement schedules; maintaining vessel traffic records, operational logs and the Port Management Information System
• Initiating emergency notifications and escalation processes, maintaining communications during emergency situations, coordinating information flow between responding parties and supporting marine emergency response operations; reporting abnormal situations affecting navigation or marine operations; supporting environmental protection by monitoring activities that may affect the marine environment; ensuring the operational readiness of VTS systems and equipment; and complying with applicable Port Rules, company procedures, maritime security arrangements and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements

Requisites

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science or a related field, preferably from a recognised Marine Academy with a Deck Department background, or equivalent qualification
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with language competency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher
• Successful completion of IALA VTS V-103 training, including VTS Induction / Underpinning Knowledge, VTS Nautical Knowledge, VTS Operator Simulator Training, VTS Radar / ARPA Training and VTS VHF Radio Training
• Ability to communicate effectively by radio and telephone
• Sound understanding of navigation principles, vessel movements and port operations
• Previous experience in vessel traffic management, port operations, navigation watchkeeping or practical seagoing activities is an asset
• Experience with AIS, radar and marine communication systems is an asset
• Knowledge of LNG terminal marine operations is an asset
• Strong situational awareness, sound judgement and decision-making capability
• Effective communication skills, teamwork and cooperation
• Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping and reporting skills
• Professional conduct and integrity
• Mozambican nationality

Benefits

• The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted