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Pilotage Operations · London River House

Trainee Marine Pilot

Would you like to pilot some of the biggest ships in the world along one of the worlds most famous rivers?

Minimum Requirements

To apply to be a Port of London Authority Pilot you must:

  • Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility
  • Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required)
  • Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent)
  • Hold a full current driving license
  • Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF
  • Have good spatial awareness
  • Be decisive and able to act confidently
  • Be a team player with good I.T. skills

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing)
  • Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels
  • Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code
  • Local knowledge of the river Thames

These skills are desirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate

Key Accountabilities

Some of the key accountabilities of our Pilots:

  • Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters
  • Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels
  • Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties
  • Recording and submitting passage plans
  • Coordinating tug activity
  • Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service


Department
Pilotage Operations
Locations
London River House
Yearly salary
£60,000 - £65,000
Employment type
Full-time
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About Port of London Authority

We are the custodians of the tidal Thames. 

As a trust port, the Port of London Authority has no shareholders and operates for the benefit of customers and stakeholders now and in the future. Our operations cover 95 miles of the River Thames, from Teddington to the North Sea. We work to keep commercial and leisure users safe, protect and enhance the environment, and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.

Founded in 1909
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Pilotage Operations · London River House

Trainee Marine Pilot

Would you like to pilot some of the biggest ships in the world along one of the worlds most famous rivers?

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