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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 franch...
Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer (Coxswain), the Master Coxswain will be responsible for navigating the ferry safely across the Likoni and Mtongwe channels in order to meet customers’ requirements i.e. ferrying passengers, vehicles, and goods across the channel in a scheduled time.
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; and
- Provide directions and instructions during emergencies.
- Disseminate relevant safety information, instructions and guidance to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System.
- Orient and impact training skills to new entrants
Qualifications
- A minimum of Diploma in Social Science/Management or related field from a recognised university.
- Coxswains Certificate of Competency
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW)
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience preferably in marine transport industry
- Seafarers (ITF)
- Ability to write complex reports; and
- Analytical skills.
- Organizational skills
- Personal Survival Skills
- Life Saving Skills
- Basic Fire Fighting skills
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organisation.
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Reporting to the Welding & Fabrication Technician, the Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will be responsible for co-ordinating welding and fabrication works in the engineering & maintenance department.
Responsibilities
- Carry out welding & fabrication activities;
- Fill work orders as per assigned tasks.
- Work in conjunction with other section to accomplish assigned duties
- Makes decisions using standard operating procedures
Qualifications
- A minimum of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.(Welding and Fabrication)
- Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate will be an added advantage
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW).
- A minimum of 9 years relevant experience preferably in marine transport industry
- Report writing skills
- Technical skills
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organisation;
- Numeric skills
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Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Senior Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will be responsible for coordinating routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of vessels and equipment onboard ferries.
Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities;
- Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry docking;
- Prepare and submit daily and monthly vessel maintenance reports;
- Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps, power generating sets, and other equipment;
- Initiate safety procedures onboard a vessel in case of emergency and;
- Initiate development of procurement plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.
Qualifications
- A minimum of Higher Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of a professional engineering body or its equivalent;
- Possession of Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
- Possession of Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate will be an added advantage;
- Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience preferably in marine transport industry with at least three (3) years working experience as an Engineering Technician or similar and comparable position; and
- Demonstrable experience in writing, analyzing and communicating complex engineering reports.
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Reporting to the Senior Engineering Technician (Mechanical), the Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will be responsible for co-ordinating routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of vessels and equipment onboard ferries.
Responsibilities
- Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry docking;
- Prepare and submit daily and monthly vessel maintenance reports;
- Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps, power generating sets, and other equipment;
- Initiate safety procedures onboard a vessel in case of emergency and;
- Initiate development of procurement plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.
Qualifications
- A minimum of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution;
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
- Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate, will be an added advantage;
- Must have a minimum of (nine) 9 years relevant working experience preferably in marine transport industry; and
- Demonstrable experience in technical skills, ability to write, analyze and communicate technical reports.
Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV containing academic qualifications, professional qualifications, work experience, current and expected remuneration, email addresses, day telephone contacts as well as copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, national identification card, are invited from persons qualified for the positions described above. The applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of at least three professional referees who are knowledgeable about their competence and area of specialization.
Applications by qualified and suitable applicants for the position should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 14th December, 2018
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ferry Services Limited,
Headquarters Office,
Gaza Road, Off Mwinyi Babu Road – Peleleza
P.O. Box 96242 – 80110,
MOMBASA.
The reference number and title of the position applied for MUST be clearly indicated on the ENVELOPE.
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 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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