Job Description

Job Category: Marine Operations
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About Business:
Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Towage and Terminals: Over the past few years, we have evolved from a basic port operations company to a comprehensive harbor services provider. We are the largest harbor services organization for the past two decades, offering a diverse range of services including cargo handling, storage, and logistics solutions.
Job Purpose: Marine Pilot in harbour operations involves expertly navigating vessels through complex harbour waterways, ensuring safe berthing and unberthing manoeuvres. They assess navigational risks, communicate effectively with vessel crews and harbour stakeholders, and uphold regulatory compliance to facilitate efficient and secure vessel transit within the harbour.
Responsibilities:
Vessel Navigation and Berthing:

• Navigate vessels through port waterways, assist with berthing, and coordinate with tugboats for safe docking using local maritime knowledge as per deployment at different Adani ports and services

Risk Management:

• Assess risks for vessel transits, lead emergency responses, and ensure safety for vessels, crew.

Harbor Infrastructure Assessment:

• Evaluate navigation channels and berthing facilities, identify hazards, and collaborate for safe harbour operations.

Statutory Compliance:

• Adhere to port regulations and safety standards, maintain pilotage records, and document voyages for compliance and analysis.

Professional Development:

• Engage in training for advanced ship handling and emergency skills, and mentor junior pilots to enhance team expertise.

Health and Safety:

• Promote safety practices and maintain a secure work environment for the team.

Digital Mindset:

• Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Port Manager

Key Stakeholders - External:

• NA

Qualifications:
Education Qualification:

• Maritime academy with degree or diploma
• Master Mariner license/Captain's License

Work Experience (Range of years):

• a) At least. 6 yrs of navigation experience as a deck officer during which must have been a chief officer or Captain for 02 yrs.
• b) Possessing experience of at least 3 yrs at another port of piloting VLCC, Large car carriers not less than 250 mor DWT

130,000 T or containers carriers not less than 300 mtr.

Skills Required