Description

Are you an experienced maritime professional ready to take on a pivotal role in one of the UK’s busiest ports? Associated British Ports is seeking a skilled Marine Pilot to join our team in Southampton, ensuring the safe and efficient pilotage of vessels within our Competent Harbour Authority Area.

Key Responsibilities:

-Safely pilot vessels from embarkation to disembarkation within the Port of Southampton CHA.
-Compile vessel passage plans in line with Harbour Authority guidelines and Directions, Southampton Byelaws, and berth guidelines.
-Maintain and develop a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all navigational matters within the Pilotage area.
-Develop and maintain a knowledge and understanding of the Marine Safety Management Systems, emergency procedures / plans & operational procedures in use
-Participate in the training and assessment of Pilots and Trainee Pilots, including assessments and examinations.
-Prepare and submit incident, accident and other reports as required, within allocated timeframes.
-Provide professional advice to the Harbour Master on local navigational and other port marine issues.
-Act as Duty Pilot according to the duty roster.

Essential Requirements:

-High level of skill in communication.
-Relevant seagoing experience.
-Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Desirable:

-STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency – Master (Unlimited).
-At least 2 years’ seagoing experience in command.
-Geographical knowledge of the Port of Southampton.
-Previous pilotage experience or PEC holder.

Application closing date 30th September 2025

Description

The Marine Officer (Pilot) will pilot vessels under compulsory pilotage within the ABP South Wales regional ports and River Usk Competent Harbour Authority areas (and Non Compulsory Pilotage of vessels if requested). The Pilot will also make available to the Ship’s Captain all relevant and pertinent information, based upon their comprehensive knowledge of the pilotage area.

This role provides a great work/life balance, South Wales Pilots are rostered to work patterns of 11 days on and 6 days off plus annual leave. Please note that from 1st January 2026 a new work pattern of 12 days on, 12 days off (includes AL entitlement) has been agreed.

Applicants should hold a valid seafarer’s qualification and possess relevant sea going experience. In return we offer a challenging and incredibly rewarding career with a comprehensive training programme and structured progression. This is a varied pilots role with you piloting a diverse set of vessels across 5 ports from small coasters and navy vessels up to cape size bulk carriers with everything in between over a variety of locked, tidal and river berths.

We reward our employees and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

A current valid driving license is required for this role.

Description

Belfast Lough Pilotage Services (BLPS) Ltd are seeking to create a pool of potential candidates for entry to the Belfast Pilots Co-Operative as openings occur in the future.

BLPS provide pilotage services to Belfast Harbour, Port of Larne, and independent jetties within Belfast Lough, N. Ireland. We undertake duties onboard a diverse range of vessel types and sizes, including project movements for the offshore industry and ship repair / drydocking at the Harland & Wolff shipyards.

The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum entry criteria:

– Valid STCW Master Mariner Unlimited II/2 Certificate of Competency
– Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate
– Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent)
– Fluent in the use of the English Language
– Right to live and work in N. Ireland
– To be permanently resident less than one hour drive from Belfast Harbour