Seafarer - Ship's Master

General:

Controls and manages the operations of ships and boats.

Tasks Include:

  • controls, directs or manoeuvres ships and boats during berthing and mooring, navigational planning and emergencies in accordance with safety rules and regulations
  • ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
  • controls and directs operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
  • controls the receipt and transmission of general and emergency information by radio, flags, morse lighting and pyrotechnic communication
  • ensures the security, safety, efficiency and economic operation of vessels
  • manages and controls fire hazard, abandon ship and damage control procedures
  • manages and administers budgets and expenditure
  • manages and maintains inventory, records and documentation
  • devises and implements strategic and operational planning