Trainee Marine Pilot

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

ABP are recruiting for a Trainee Pilot to join the Pilotage team based in Southampton. You will be responsible for the safe pilotage of vessels from the point of embarkation, to the point of disembarkation, within the Port of Southampton Competent Harbour Authority Area (CHA).

What you’ll be doing…

• Develop and maintain a knowledge and understanding of the Marine Safety Management Systems, emergency procedures / plans & operational procedures in use.
• The compilation of vessel passage plans, considering Harbour Authority guidelines and Directions, Southampton Bye-laws and berth guidelines.
• Conduct vessels under compulsory Pilotage within ABP Southampton CHA areas of jurisdiction and conduct non-compulsory Pilotage vessels if services requested.
• Maintain and develop the required skills and knowledge for continued authorisation as a Marine Pilot, and undertake all training as required.
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all navigational matters within the Pilotage area.
• Partake in the training of Pilots and trainee Pilots, including assessments and examinations.
• Prepare and submit incident/accident and other reports as required.
• Provide professional advice to the Harbour Master on local navigational and other port marine issues when required.
• Act as Duty Pilot when required by the duty roster.
• Any other relevant duties as instructed by the Harbour Master

What you’ll need…

• STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency – Master (unlimited).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Ideally, you’ll also have…

• Senior Officer or Masters seagoing experience.
• 2 years seagoing experience in command.
• Geographical knowledge of the Port of Southampton.
• Previous pilotage / ship handling experience or PEC holder.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.