Job Description

What the role is:Singapore is the busiest port in the world in terms of shipping tonnage, with more than 130,000 vessel calls annually. Using state of the art Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS), our Vessel Traffic Officers play a vital role in managing busy port traffic for the safe and efficient navigation of vessels transiting through the Singapore Strait.What you will be working on:Be a part of the vibrant and dynamic team of VTIS officers, working on a 3 rotating shift and communicating with vessels on VHF radio to provide traffic information to these vessels. Other duties include distress watch keeping and attending to marine incidents.What we are looking for:- Candidate should be able to communicate clearly and provide courteous service to port users.- Comfortable to work on 3 rotating shift (8 hrs: morning, afternoon & night), including weekends and Public Holidays.- Able to work independently and be comfortable with being rotated to various work locations in the East and West of Singapore.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."

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore