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To act as Master aboard the Company hovercraft, to operate and navigate in a safe, efficient and professional manner, taking into account the weather conditions and the operating limitations of the vessels being operated.
To implement the company Safety and Environmental protection policy. Hold accountability as Master for the standards in safety, safety culture and professionalism. To deliver ISM training and promote a Just Culture, leading by example at all times.
To provide leadership, motivation, training and guidance to marine and ground operations staff. To lead the development of operational standards, and to administer and deliver the training of new practices.
To liaise with the engineering department in order to provide a reliable, safe and efficient hovercraft service for our customers.
To maintain currency in respect of own qualifications and certification, emergency procedures, craft maintenance, nautical publications and compliance including the ISM code and Company Quality and Safety Management System.
To hold responsibility for specific areas of the business as designated by the Head of Marine Operations to assure compliance with maritime legislation and manage company marine assets in the most effective and efficient manner.
To discharge Master’s responsibilities and accountability both afloat and ashore, and
promote the role of the hovercraft Master, by way of visibility and engagement with our customers and stakeholders.
Main areas of responsibility
Operations
Crew
Safety and Compliance
General
Experience/ Minimum qualifications required
In order to take command of a company hovercraft on this route an individual must hold one of the following STCW95 Certificates of Competence (CoC):
Additionally, a UK MCA issued CeC as Master is acceptable. The STCW 95 Master II/2 or II/3 CoC issued by a foreign government must be maintained.
A candidate is required to successfully complete HSC Type Rating Training as a trainee Master on the company hovercraft. This comprises of a minimum of 25 hours basic hovercraft training followed by at least 100 hours under supervision on the route as well as 20 hours additional radar training specific to high-speed operations.
A successful candidate will be issued with a HSC Type Rating Certificate (TRC) appropriate to the type of hovercraft, this will be endorsed by the MCA.
As well as the training above a Master is also required to hold;
Post qualification, Masters will complete a Line-check with an HSC Type Rating Examiner at least once every twelve months for each type of craft used on the route (this term is shorter for trainee and inexperienced Masters). The line-check provides an opportunity to carry out emergency procedures and test emergency systems that would otherwise very rarely be used. The line-checks will include but not be limited to the following;