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Port marine operations officer

Port marine operations officer

Transport and logistics

Level 4 - Higher Technical Occupation

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

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Reference: OCC0428

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £40,775 per year

SOC 2020 code: 1241 Managers in transport and distribution

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 1241/04 Harbour and port managers
  • 8239/00 Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.

Technical Education Products

ST0428:

Port marine operations officer

(Level 4)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

ABP, Port of Blyth, Port of Tyne, Dover Harbour Board, Port of Tilbury, Shoreham Port, Port Of London, Bristol Ports, Pool Harbour Commision, Peel Ports

Summary

As an island nation over 95% of trade by volume goes by ship through over 100 ports around the United Kingdom. UK ports employ around 118,000 people across a wide range of port types and activities; from container and bulk cargo ports to passenger terminals to leisure and marinas. The port marine operations team assists in ensuring the safe transit and handling of vessels into and out of the port. A Port Marine Operations Officer may work as a leader or member of a port/harbour marine operations team and may be involved in: berthing of vessels, port control and marine services, operation of harbours and marinas, conservancy, environmental protection, statutory compliance and operation of harbour marine craft within the Harbour Authority area of jurisdiction. This is a highly responsible position with a key contribution to the safe and efficient operation of the harbour. The role may involve shift working and working in all environments. Port Operation Officer apprenticeship is designed to give those interested in working in a marine environment the opportunity to learn about shipping and port operations, while working for a port operator. The apprenticeship is designed to give hands-on training in all aspects of port marine operations such as lock and dock operations, mooring boat operations, health and safety task within a port operation, radio room and marine control centre operations as well as role and responsibilities of Berthing Master, Dock Masters and deputies, Harbour Masters and their assistants.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

ABP, Port of Blyth, Port of Tyne, Dover Harbour Board, Port of Tilbury, Shoreham Port, Port Of London, Bristol Ports, Pool Harbour Commision, Peel Ports

Keywords:

Marine Environment
Marine Operations
Port
Transport
Vessel

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: vessel and shore based electronic navigation systems such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems
K2: port specific Information Technology systems, such as vessel booking, traffic management, security systems
K3: hydrographic survey, conservancy (including: buoyage, aids to navigation etc.) and dredging
K4: basic routine maintenance of marine craft and equipment
K5: safe management of vessel operations within harbours
K6: marine meteorology and how to produce and interpret a weather forecast
K7: marine navigation (including the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), chart work, tides and buoyage
K8: principles and practice of marine pilotage
K9: marine propulsion and manoeuvring systems such as propellers, thrusters, rudder, anchors, etc
K10: maritime emergency response within the port jurisdiction and procedures
K11: maritime law including roles and responsibilities of the port authority such as: byelaws, general directions for navigation, local notices to mariners, etc.
K12: the basic principles of different types of vessel construction found in ports and of safe vessel stability
K13: port control operations including local port service and or vessel traffic services
K14: marine infrastructure such as jetties, quays, marinas, and operations such as cargo, fishing, leisure, passenger,roll-on/roll-off
K15: relevant health, safety and security legislation such as: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, etc.
K16: port marine responsibilities, statutory powers, duties and codes (including Port Marine Safety Code and Guide to Good Practice)

S1: safely steer, manoeuvre, navigate and crew different types of marine craft, such as: pilot boats, work boats, survey boats, etc
S2: conduct marine craft operations including basic towage, personnel transfer and recovery, hydrographic surveying, etc. in line with port specific guidelines
S3: respond to fire and emergencies including on board vessels and use emergency equipment including oil spill response
S4: administer basic first aid at work
S5: 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
S6: safely moor and unmoor vessels of a range of type and size
S7: safely handle loads manually and mechanically, including mooring lines, cargo, stores,etc
S8: demonstrate personal water safety around the harbour and sea survival skills
S9: communicate clearly and use communications equipment including VHF radio
S10: operate within health, safety and security systems and practice these in line with regulation, codes of practice and company policies and procedures
S11: operate navigational systems and equipment such as: compasses, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, radar, Automatic Information Systems, etc.
S12: carry out port marine operations specific to the setting such as leisure, fishing, cargoes, passenger etc
S13: contribute to the protection of the marine environment including protection of sites of special scientific interest and marine conservation zones

B1: 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
B2: 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

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