Reporting to the Marine Safety & Port Operations Division, you will be part of the Ops Planning & Pilotage department whose role is to safeguard strategic port needs through effective management of port infrastructure and regulate pilotage services in the Port of Singapore. You will also ensure that Singapore obligations as a Maritime Search and Rescue Centre and ReCAAP Focal Point are carried out effectively and efficiently.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Principal/Senior Marine Manager (Ops Planning & Pilotage)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
To regulate pilotage services through conduct of assessments on pilot applicants to ensure that they are competent to act as pilots for conduct of vessels’ movements in the Port of Singapore.
To review, update and promulgate pilotage and tug assignment guidelines through liaising with pilotage service provider and tug service providers, port and oil terminal operators, and conduct safety of navigation evaluation prior to issuing of guidelines.
To conduct investigation into incidents involving pilots and submit the findings to Pilotage Committee for deliberation.
To implement and administer pilotage exemption schemes to facilitate efficient vessels’ movements in the Port of Singapore.
To provide safety of navigation advice for port development and marine projects to ensure established international and local standards with best practices are complied with by the projects’ consultants and/or developing agencies.
To provide safety of navigation advice for unwieldly tows or special movements such as towage of oil rigs and FPSOs in the Port of Singapore.
To conduct special movements during marine emergency response operations and provide safety of navigation advice for special operations in the Port of Singapore.
What we are looking for
Experienced mariner who currently holds a MPA issued Class A1 pilot licence
Meticulous, organised and is committed to delivering high quality work
Able to prioritise tasks well and work around tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work well with stakeholders across all levels
Appointment level will commensurate with candidates’ work experiences.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Dec 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.
About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."
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