Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer (Coxswain), the Master Coxswain will be responsible for navigating the ferry safely across the Likoni and Mtongwe channels in order to meet customers’ requirements i.e. ferrying passengers, vehicles, and goods across the channel in a scheduled time.
Responsibilities
Ascertain ability and soundness of the ferry through pre-sea checks;
Steer the vessel during un-berthing or mooring;
Pilot or navigates the ferry safely and efficiently across the channel and ensuring safety of passengers, crews, vehicles, bikes, handcarts, goods and equipment;
Log departure and arrivals of ferry journeys and incidents;
Communicate and respond to calls from Kenya Port Authority control tower among other stations, on the movement of inbound and out bound vessels; and
Provide directions and instructions during emergencies.
Disseminate relevant safety information, instructions and guidance to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System.
Orient and impact training skills to new entrants
Qualifications
A minimum of Diploma in Social Science/Management or related field from a recognised university.
Coxswains Certificate of Competency
Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW)
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience preferably in marine transport industry
Seafarers (ITF)
Ability to write complex reports; and
Analytical skills.
Organizational skills
Personal Survival Skills
Life Saving Skills
Basic Fire Fighting skills
Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organisation.
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