Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate with all vessels arriving at, departing from or operating within the Port.

  • Monitor vessel movements within port limits, navigation channels and designated anchorages.

  • Ensure compliance with Port Rules, local regulations and applicable maritime requirements.

  • Monitor vessel traffic to ensure safe navigation and traffic separation, where applicable.

  • Ensure vessel movements are conducted with due regard for personnel safety, terminal integrity and cargo operations.

  • Provide navigational information to vessels as required.

  • Provide weather, tidal and sea-state information to vessels and stakeholders.

  • Broadcast navigational and safety information via VHF radio.

  • Undertake continuous radar surveillance of the Port and its approaches.

  • Undertake continuous AIS surveillance of vessel traffic.

  • Monitor marine operations occurring within port limits.

  • Maintain awareness of vessel schedules and planned movements.

  • Coordinate vessel arrivals, departures and berth movements.

  • Order and coordinate required port services.

  • Ensure service providers are informed of vessel movement schedules.

  • Disseminate operational information to agents, terminal operators and stakeholders.

  • Maintain vessel traffic records and operational logs.

  • Maintain and update the Port Management Information System.

  • Support the implementation of marine emergency response procedures.

  • Initiate emergency notifications and escalation processes when required.

  • Liaise with emergency response personnel and stakeholders during incidents.

  • Report abnormal situations affecting navigation or marine operations.

  • Support environmental protection by monitoring activities that may affect the marine environment.

Vessel Traffic Monitoring Responsibilities

The operator will monitor the following systems:

  • Radar systems.

  • Automatic Identification Systems (AIS).

  • CCTV systems.

  • VHF communications.

  • Meteorological monitoring systems.

  • Vessel traffic management software.

The VTS Operator shall also:

  • Detect developing vessel traffic situations and communicate appropriate safety information.

  • Monitor navigational hazards and abnormal vessel behaviour.

  • Monitor anchorages and anchoring activities.

  • Monitor channel occupancy and marine traffic density.

  • Assist in maintaining safe vessel separation.

  • Record all significant vessel movements and operational events.

Weather and Navigational Information Responsibilities

  • Maintain a continuous weather watch.

  • Monitor tidal information.

  • Monitor wind, visibility, sea-state and meteorological conditions.

  • Issue navigational safety information to vessels.

  • Provide weather warnings and advisories.

  • Notify stakeholders of weather conditions that may affect marine operations.

  • Provide weather information relevant to cargo operations, loading activities and vessel movements.

  • Maintain records of significant weather events.

Emergency Response Responsibilities

  • Initiate emergency notification procedures.

  • Maintain communications during emergency situations.

  • Coordinate information flow between responding parties.

  • Support marine emergency response operations.

  • Assist in vessel traffic management during emergencies.

  • Maintain logs of emergency communications and actions.

  • Participate in emergency drills and exercises.

  • Escalate incidents in accordance with approved procedures.

Authority

  • Communicate navigational safety information to vessels.

  • Issue operational instructions within the scope of approved Port Rules and Procedures.

  • Suspend or delay vessel movements when directed by authorized personnel or when safety requires escalation.

  • Request operational information from vessels and stakeholders.

  • Escalate safety concerns to the Port Operations Manager, Port Captain or appropriate authority.

  • Activate emergency notification procedures as required.

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • Graduation from a Marine Academy, preferably in the Deck Department, or an equivalent recognized institution.

  • Good computer literacy.

  • Ability to communicate effectively by radio and telephone.

  • Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

  • Background in nautical studies or marine operations.

  • Previous vessel traffic management experience.

  • Port operations experience.

  • Navigation watchkeeping experience.

  • English language training equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or equivalent proficiency.

6. How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through Heading’s recruitment portal using the following link:

Application link:5909 – Marine Port Traffic Mgt System Operator – Cabo Delgado

Applicants are advised to prepare an updated CV highlighting their maritime education, port operations experience, navigation, vessel traffic monitoring, communication systems and English language proficiency.