General Overview:

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