APM Terminals
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Marine Pilot – APM Terminals Pipavav, Gujarat, India
Position : Marine Pilo
tLocation: Pipavav, Gujara
tFunction: Marine Operation
sReports To: Harbor Master / Assistant Harbor Maste
r
About APM Termina
lsAPM Terminals is part of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group and one of the world's leading port and terminal operators. Operating in more than 60 countries, APM Terminals is committed to enabling global trade through safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations while delivering operational excellence and customer valu
e.
About APM Terminals Pipa
vavAPM Terminals Pipavav is one of India's leading gateway ports, strategically located on the west coast of Gujarat. The port provides integrated marine, terminal, rail, and logistics services, supporting India's growing trade ecosystem. The terminal is recognized for its strong safety culture, operational reliability, customer focus, and commitment to sustainabili
ty.
Position Pur
poseThe Marine Pilot is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and professional pilotage services for all vessels calling at APM Terminals Pipavav. The role ensures safe navigation within port limits, optimizes vessel movements and berth utilization, supports business continuity through effective marine planning, and contributes to maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and customer serv
ice.
Key Responsibil
- itiesConduct pilotage of container vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, Ro-Ro vessels, project cargo vessels, and other marine craft safely and efficiently within port li
- mits.Advise Masters on vessel navigation, berthing, unberthing, shifting, anchoring, and movement through approach channels and harbour wa
- ters.Ensure compliance with port regulations, IMO requirements, and Company proced
- ures.Assess tides, currents, visibility, weather, under-keel clearance, and channel limitations before vessel movem
- ents.Support Marine Operations in planning and coordinating vessel traffic to maximize berth productivity and operational effici
- ency.Optimize vessel scheduling and tidal window utilization while maintaining safety as the overriding prio
- rity.Coordinate closely with VTS, Marine Operations, Terminal Operations, Tug Masters, Mooring Teams, Shipping Agents, and Port Authori
- ties.Promote and maintain a robust safety culture aligned with APM Terminals, Maersk, and statutory requirem
- ents.Participate in marine risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness exercises, and safety au
- dits.Support inspections and operational readiness of tugs, pilot boats, mooring launches, navigational aids, and marine infrastruc
- ture.Mentor, coach, and assess Trainee Pilots in accordance with approved competency framew
- orks.Build and maintain effective working relationships with vessel Masters, ship operators, marine service providers, government agencies, and regulatory authori
- ties.Respond to marine emergencies and participate in drills, exercises, and crisis management activi
- ties.Maintain accurate pilotage records, operational logs, reports, and statutory documenta
- tion.Participate in duty roster arrangements that provide 24/7 marine operational cove
rage.
Key Performance Indicators
- (KPIs)Safe execution of pilotage mov
- ementsZero preventable marine incidents and navigational acc
- identsCompliance with marine safety and regulatory requir
- ementsVessel turnaround and berth utilization effi
- ciencyCustomer satisfaction and stakeholder fe
edback
Qualifications & Exp
- erienceCertificate of Competency (CoC) Class I (FG) issued by DG Shipping or equivalent aut
- hority.Valid Pilot License or eligibility to obtain a Pilot License as per applicable regul
- ations.Significant seagoing experience as Master on merchant v
- essels.Thorough knowledge of ship handling, bridge resource management, navigation, port operations, and marine regul
- ations.Previous pilotage experience pre
ferred.
Comp
- etenciesAdvanced ship-handling and pilotage
- skills.Marine risk assessment and decision
- -making.Emergency response and crisis man
- agement.Safety leadership and stakeholder man
agement.
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