Marine Pilots

MARINE PILOTS OPPORTUNITY

The Association of Forth Pilots provide authorised pilotage services on the River Forth and associated docks and harbours.

We invite applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill anticipated future positions due to retirement for Marine Pilots based at Granton, Edinburgh.

The successful applicants, who will be authorised by Forth Ports Limited as the competent Harbour Authority, will work on a self employed basis piloting a variety of vessels including oil and gas tankers, VLCC’s, container vessels, bulk carriers, cruise ships and naval vessels.

It is essential that you have a Class 1 Master Mariner FG Certificate plus command experience and / or relevant Pilotage experience.   The Association of Forth Pilots is an industry leading UK pilotage organization, offering highly competitive levels of remuneration and excellent working conditions.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a legal right to take up residence and work in the UK.

Interested applicants should forward a completed application form and supporting CV to Mary Stevenson, Forth Ports Limited, Forth and Tay Navigation Building, Grangemouth Port Office, Grangemouth, FK3 8UE.  Closing date for applications will be 31st July 2023.

Application forms can be obtained by contacting Mary Stevenson on 01324 498581 or by e-mail mary.stevenson@forthports.co.uk.