Shannon Foynes Port Seeks Marine Pilot

Shannon Foynes Port Company, as the pilotage authority for the Shannon Estuary, is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Pilotage Service.

Candidates must possess the following in-date qualifications :

• Certificate of Competency as Chief Officer or Master unlimited, (No GT or area restrictions) as prescribed in the STCW 1978 (as amended) regulations
• Valid seafarer medical certificate (ENG11)
• Bridge Team Management
• An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Irish Maritime Administration, or
• An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Maritime Administration of an EU Member State or by a country which is recognised by Ireland under STCW 78, as amended, Regulation I / 10 (please refer to Marine Notice No 06 of 2011)
• Full driver’s license

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the EU and must be fluent in English.

The ideal candidate will be :

• An experienced ship handler or have previous pilotage experience
• Familiar with working within a formal Risk Management environment
• Have served in a Master’s appointment

Canvassing will disqualify. Candidates are advised that a selection panel may be formed as part of the recruitment process.

Shannon Foynes Port Company is an equal opportunities employer.