Ferry services at Likoni Mombasa started in 1937. The ferries have remained the one and only link to the south coast. The operations are situated on the gateway to the port of Mombasa. The link is important not only to the local users but to those heading to Tanzania and beyond. The ferries at Likoni were initially ran by Kenya Bus Services Ltd, on a franchise arrangement with the Municipal Council of Mombasa. The bus company also operated a network of buses around town and in Nairobi. The earlier operations were done using pontoons driven by motor boats. It was not until 1957 that the era of modern ferries surfaced. The company continued operating for about 32 years until 1989 when it decided to pull out. It is then that the Government of Kenya decided to take over the operations of the ferries.
Grade FM5- Post Ref: 1000-12/2020
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer (Coxswain), the Coxswain will be responsible for navigating the ferry across the Likoni channel in order to meet customers’ requirements ie ferrying passengers, vehicles and goods across the channel in a scheduled time.
Key Responsibilities
- Ascertain ability and soundness of the ferry through pre-sea checks;
- Steer the vessel during un-berthing or mooring;
- Pilot or navigates the ferry safely and efficiently across the channel and ensuring safety of passengers, crews, vehicles, bikes, handcarts, goods and equipment;
- Log departure and arrivals of ferry journeys and incidents;
- Communicate and respond to calls from Kenya Port Authority control tower among other stations, on the movement of inbound and out bound vessels;
- Provide directions and instructions during emergencies;
- Disseminate relevant safety information, instructions and guidance to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System; and
- Orient and impact training skills to new entrants.
Required qualifications and experience
- A minimum of Diploma in Social Science/Management, preferably in nautical science or related field from a recognised institution.
- Certificate of Competency as Master (Port Operations) or its equivalent;
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
- Seafarer’s (ITF) will be an added advantage; and
- A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience preferably in marine transport industry;
Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION
All the above positions are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service guidelines.
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