Signaller, Ship

Aliases: Signal Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Signaller, Ship is expected to perform include:

Signalling messages by waving flags or flashing semaphore (light) depending on natural light and weather conditions to port authorities and nearby ships
Keeping watch at port, observing approaching ships with binoculars and informs authorities accordingly
Obtaining instructions from supervisors regarding place or position where the incoming ship is to be communicated to ship authorities at sea
Transferring messages in international signalling system to ship authorities by signalling with flags or flashes of semaphore depending on visibility and weather conditions
Maintaining record of all messages sent out or received
Receiving messages from ships, informing Pilot and arranging for piloting the ship in to port
Arranging launches and boarding for shipping crew or Pilots for going to the ship or coming to shore
Taking barometer readings, observing the force and direction of wind, wave positions, etc. and recording them in a log book
Attending to telephone calls regarding movement of ships and any messages to be sent
Maintaining shipping registers indicating name of ships, time of arrival and departure, place where berthed, etc.
Hoisting weather signals or flags at time of emergency, warning ships to stay at sea
Performing watch duty by shifts from observations tower

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a desk job however requires working on and off watch towers at ports
The role does not involve team handling
Travelling is not required on the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 5/6 days a week and minimum 8/9 hours every day
The job involves working in shifts including nights
The role includes working on weekends and holidays

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), without both legs (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Passed 10 +2 or equivalent

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of signals, flags and instruments used to signal ships
Working knowledge of the international signalling system for ships
Skilled in sending and receiving messages from ships, informing pilots and arranging for piloting ship in to port
Ability to understand barometer readings, observe the force and direction of wind, wave positions, etc.
Knowledge of the various weather signals or flags at time of emergency, warning signs, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Radar Observer Course (ROC)
Automatic Radar Flotting Aid (ARPA) Certificate issued as per DG Shipping requirement of STCW 95 2

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Training courses under Directorate General of Shipping
The Shipping Corporation of India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.nsdcindia.org/advocacy

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/77915/Victorian-Recreational-Boating-Safety-Handbook-Chapter-11.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Signaller, Ship → Radar operator → Senior Simulator → Officer → Captain

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers – ₹ to ₹ per month
For candidates with 1 to 3 years’ experience – ₹ to ₹ per month
For candidates with over 3 years’ experience – ₹ to ₹ per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Freshers may apply

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁴

Shipping and Logistic companies
Port Authorities

KEYWORDS

Signalling
Ship Signalling
Maritime Signalling

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3521.2000	Signaller, Ship
ISCO 2008	3521	Broadcasting and Audiovisual Technicians
NIC 2008	61900	Other telecommunications activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-1.pdf
4	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
5	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
13	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Executive-Summary-Telecommunications.pdf http://www.coai.com/Indian-Telecom-Infocentre/Telecom-Sector-Skill-Council
14	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Telcommunications.pdf
15	2 http://www.gallipoli.gov.au/an-artist-at-the-landing/signaller-silas-of-the-16th-battalion.php
16	6 http://www.cochinport.gov.in/writereaddata/pdf/marine_rec_29092012.pdf
17	7 http://www.cochinport.gov.in/index.php?opt=careers&cat=ao
18	8 # http://www.shipindia.com/maritime-training/admissions.aspx http://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/PageUrl.aspx?page_name=ListofallapprovedTrainingInstitutes
19	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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