Mooring Assistant -Coxswain Job KPA

Engineering Jobs, Kenya Ports Authority Jobs.

Department: Ferry Services
Grade: KPA8
Terms of Service: Pensionable
Remuneration (Kshs.): Basic Salary: 76,156.00 – 108,767.00
House Allowance: 32,750.00
Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00

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Job Specifications

Responsible for carrying out efficient operations of Harbour Pilot Boats in line with the provisions of International Safety Management (ISM) CODE, applicable International Maritime Conventions, National Legislations.

• Supervision of mooring gang to avoid marine delays and accidents/incidents in line with the provisions of Safety Management System and set performance targets.
• Supervise mooring gang with an aim of enhancing safety and avoidance of marine delays in line with the provision of International Safety Management (ISM) Code and set performance targets.
• Coordinate communication between mooring gang and the pilot on board the vessel for safe operations and avoidance of marine delay.
• Supervise mooring gang for timely execution of shifting/Hauling of ships as planned.
• Coordinate mooring boat operations for safety of crew and the boat.
• Coordinate with the pilot on board the vessel to ensure that the vessel is berthed in the planned position.
• Ensure Compliance with staff regulations, Harbour Regulations 1970, Circulars and Notices issued from time to time.

Person Specifications

• KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ Experience as Sailor I or in relevant field.
• STCW 95 mandatory certificates Coxswain certificate.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications strictly via the Authority’s online Careers Portal by visiting the Kenya Ports Authority Website (https://www.kpa.co.ke) > Careers > Careers Portal.

At the Careers Portal, click on the link to the relevant job and fill the prescribed form before submitting the application. Link to Careers portal provided below:

https://www.kpa.co.ke/SitePages/Careers.aspx

Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only those applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be considered. To be considered, your application must be received not later than 20th December 2025.

Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.