Background

Upcoming launch of the Customer Engagement Center (CEC).

Responsibilities

• Overall command of the vessel and in charge of the crew onboard.
• Safety of crew, passengers, and cargo onboard during carriage and vessel while underway, anchorage and secured at the ramp.
• Observing Navigation safety.
• Attending to maritime distress calls within reach.
• Ascertaining the soundness of the ferry through pre sea checks before putting into service.
• Steering vessel during berthing/un-berthing or mooring/unmooring.
• Updating ships logbook and Maintaining Radio watch.
• Disseminating directions and instructions during emergencies.
• Disseminating relevant safety information, instructions and guidelines to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System.
• Conducting familiarization on vessel operations and equipment to new crew.
• Attending emergencies as the lead person and conducting periodic emergency drills.
• Ensuring cleanliness of the vessel and preservation of marine environment.
• In charge of ferry bunkering operations and Observing vessel traffic on the channel.
• Coordinating ferry movement with other operators as team players in enhancing smooth traffic flow.

Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Nautical Studies or related field from a recognized University.
• Master Port Operation Certificate of Competency.
• Certificate in Safety training.
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Certificate.
• Valid Medical certificate as prescribed by the Regulatory Agency (KMA).
• Relevant Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW).

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years relevant working experience.

Added Advantages

• Certificate of Competency (COC) Master Mariner is an added advantage.
• Certificate in Customer relations training as added advantage.

Other Requirements

• Fulfilling the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

• Overall command of the vessel and in charge of the crew onboard.
• Safety of crew, passengers, and cargo onboard during carriage and vessel while underway, anchorage and secured at the ramp.
• Observing Navigation safety.
• Attending to maritime distress calls within reach.
• Ascertaining the soundness of the ferry through pre sea checks before putting into service.
• Steering vessel during berthing/un-berthing or mooring/unmooring.
• Updating ships logbook and Maintaining Radio watch.
• Disseminating directions and instructions during emergencies.
• Disseminating relevant safety information, instructions and guidelines to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System.
• Conducting familiarization on vessel operations and equipment to new crew.
• Attending emergencies as the lead person and conducting periodic emergency drills.
• Ensuring cleanliness of the vessel and preservation of marine environment.
• In charge of ferry bunkering operations and Observing vessel traffic on the channel.
• Coordinating ferry movement with other operators as team players in enhancing smooth traffic flow.

• Navigation safety
• Maritime distress calls
• Vessel steering
• Logbook updating
• Radio watchkeeping
• Emergency response
• Public Address System usage
• Crew familiarization
• Emergency drills
• Vessel cleanliness
• Marine environment preservation
• Bunkering operations
• Vessel traffic observation
• Traffic coordination
• Customer relations

• KCSE Certificate or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Nautical Studies or related field from a recognized University.
• Master Port Operation Certificate of Competency.
• Certificate in Safety training.
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Certificate.
• Valid Medical certificate as prescribed by the Regulatory Agency (KMA).
• Relevant Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW).
• Certificate of Competency (COC) Master Mariner is an added advantage.
• Certificate in Customer relations training as added advantage.
• Fulfilling the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya