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Port marine operations officer (level 4)

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Information about Port marine operations officer (level 4)

Assists in ensuring the safe transit and handling of vessels into and out of the port.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
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  Knowledge

  • vessel and shore based electronic navigation systems such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems
  • port specific Information Technology systems, such as vessel booking, traffic management, security systems
  • hydrographic survey, conservancy (including: buoyage, aids to navigation etc.) and dredging
  • basic routine maintenance of marine craft and equipment
  • safe management of vessel operations within harbours
  • marine meteorology and how to produce and interpret a weather forecast
  • marine navigation (including the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), chart work, tides and buoyage
  • principles and practice of marine pilotage
  • marine propulsion and manoeuvring systems such as propellers, thrusters, rudder, anchors, etc
  • maritime emergency response within the port jurisdiction and procedures
  • maritime law including roles and responsibilities of the port authority such as: byelaws, general directions for navigation, local notices to mariners, etc.
  • the basic principles of different types of vessel construction found in ports and of safe vessel stability
  • port control operations including local port service and or vessel traffic services
  • marine infrastructure such as jetties, quays, marinas, and operations such as cargo, fishing, leisure, passenger,roll-on/roll-off
  • relevant health, safety and security legislation such as: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, etc.
  • port marine responsibilities, statutory powers, duties and codes (including Port Marine Safety Code and Guide to Good Practice)

  Skills

  • safely steer, manoeuvre, navigate and crew different types of marine craft, such as: pilot boats, work boats, survey boats, etc
  • conduct marine craft operations including basic towage, personnel transfer and recovery, hydrographic surveying, etc. in line with port specific guidelines
  • respond to fire and emergencies including on board vessels and use emergency equipment including oil spill response
  • administer basic first aid at work
  • lead, manage and engage with colleagues and others including, emergency services and other stakeholders in all marine activities within a port; take control of a situation, deliver reliable and dependable results in work outputs, quality, work ethics and self-development, as well as encouraging and supporting the development of others
  • safely moor and unmoor vessels of a range of type and size
  • safely handle loads manually and mechanically, including mooring lines, cargo, stores,etc
  • demonstrate personal water safety around the harbour and sea survival skills
  • communicate clearly and use communications equipment including VHF radio
  • operate within health, safety and security systems and practice these in line with regulation, codes of practice and company policies and procedures
  • operate navigational systems and equipment such as: compasses, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, radar, Automatic Information Systems, etc.
  • carry out port marine operations specific to the setting such as leisure, fishing, cargoes, passenger etc
  • contribute to the protection of the marine environment including protection of sites of special scientific interest and marine conservation zones

  Behaviours

  • take ownership for own performance and training; strive to achieve the best results in all they do; maintain a positive attitude and approach to their work even when priorities and working patterns change
  • take responsibility for own and others’ health, safety and security at all times; demonstrate integrity, credibility, honesty and personal drive; embody the organisation’s values, a belief in the services it offers and an interest in the industry
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Transport and logistics
• Qualification level: 4; Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
• Course duration: 24 months
• Maximum funding: £12,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

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