Assistant Harbour Master - Rye Harbour - 32518
About The Position
Do you have a passion for marine operations? Do you have experience working at sea? Can you assist the Harbour Master in delivering the safe, efficient and smooth operation of Rye Harbour? Your role as Assistant Harbour Master at Rye Harbour will include supporting the Harbour Master and Deputy Harbour Master in the day to day running of the Harbour and Pilotage Service. You will: - Act as duty Harbour Master on rotational basis - Lead on identifying, reviewing and reporting marine risks within the Harbour. - Ensure that the facilities of the Harbour and Harbour estate are correctly maintained and safely available to Harbour users. - Prepare and maintain a Port Waste Management plan. - Prepare maintain and exercise the Harbour emergency and oil spill plans. - Assist the Harbour Master to ensure compliance with the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code. - Ensure the safe berthing of yachts and fishing vessels using Harbour authority moorings. Other duties include Harbour patrols, maintenance of navigation aids, and enforcement activities. You will assist with controlling the public use of the Harbour slipways, fishing berth facilities such as davits and cranes and ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations. The role requires the successful candidate to be involved with the safe pilotage of commercial ships working around the tide day and night 365 days per year on a rostered basis. An ability to work flexibly, including unsocial hours around spring tides and working weekends is essential. You will be on call for emergency response when required, that can attract additional payments. We want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued, and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
Requirements
- Passion for marine operations
- Experience working at sea
- Ability to assist the Harbour Master in delivering the safe, efficient and smooth operation of Rye Harbour
- Ability to work flexibly, including unsocial hours around spring tides and working weekends
- On call for emergency response when required
Responsibilities
- Act as duty Harbour Master on rotational basis
- Lead on identifying, reviewing and reporting marine risks within the Harbour.
- Ensure that the facilities of the Harbour and Harbour estate are correctly maintained and safely available to Harbour users.
- Prepare and maintain a Port Waste Management plan.
- Prepare maintain and exercise the Harbour emergency and oil spill plans.
- Assist the Harbour Master to ensure compliance with the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code.
- Ensure the safe berthing of yachts and fishing vessels using Harbour authority moorings.
- Harbour patrols
- Maintenance of navigation aids
- Enforcement activities
- Assist with controlling the public use of the Harbour slipways, fishing berth facilities such as davits and cranes
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
- Safe pilotage of commercial ships working around the tide day and night 365 days per year on a rostered basis.
- Emergency response when required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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