Shannon Foynes Port Company, as the pilotage authority for the Shannon Estuary, is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Pilotage Service.
Candidates must possess the following in-date qualifications:
- Certificate of Competency as Chief Officer or Master unlimited, (No GT or area restrictions) as prescribed in the STCW 1978 (as amended) regulations
- Valid seafarer medical certificate (ENG11)
- Bridge Team Management
- An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Irish Maritime Administration, or
- An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Maritime Administration of an EU Member State or by a country which is recognised by Ireland under STCW 78, as amended, Regulation I/10 (please refer to Marine Notice No 06 of 2011)
- Full driver’s license
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the EU and must be fluent in English.
The ideal candidate will be:
- An experienced ship handler or have previous pilotage experience
- Familiar with working within a formal Risk Management environment
- Have served in a Master’s appointment
Applications including a CV and cover letter should be sent by email to [email protected] no later than noon on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Canvassing will disqualify. Candidates are advised that a selection panel may be formed as part of the recruitment process.
Shannon Foynes Port Company is an equal opportunities employer.
