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.

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.