A Part-time Ship Inspector is mainly deployed on:- (a) conducting preliminary vetting of plans submitted by Authorised Surveyors and ship owners and ensuring the relevant laws and Code of Practice are observed; (b) checking and commenting on the submitted ship plans on stability calculation, machinery and other relevant areas; (c) assisting in spot inspections arising from complaints; (d) assisting in audit checks and spot inspections on boats inspected by Authorised Surveyors; and (e) conducting any other duties as and when required by senior officers. (Note: May be required to wear uniform / protective clothing.)

Candidates should have: Machinery Discipline (a) (i) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic, polytechnic university, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or technical institute/college, or equivalent; and ten years’ relevant post-qualification experience, in which with three years in ship inspections and examination; or (ii) a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 2 (Steam or Motor) issued by or acceptable to the Director of Marine, or equivalent; and eight years’ relevant post-qualification experience; and (b) good command in Chinese and English. Hull and Deck Discipline (a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Naval Architecture from a Hong Kong polytechnic, polytechnic university, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or technical institute/college, or equivalent; and ten years’ relevant post-qualification experience; and (b) good command in Chinese and English.