A Contract Marine Controller is mainly deployed on : (a) dealing with matters relating to the in-situ relocation of the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) and the associated VTS system upgrading exercise; (b) assisting in implementing the new VTS system and offer contributions from users’ perspective; (c) participating in the installation and post-installation activities of the new VTS system; (d) assisting in drafting proposals and guidelines, designing and developing training program for the new VTS system; (e) liaising with local port users and neighbor VTS authorities for implementation of the new VTS system; (f) taking up the duty as a watch supervisor of VTC or Kwai Chung Control Station (KCCS); and (g) discharging any other duties as and when required.

Candidates should have met the following requirements: (a) (i) have a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Seagoing) Class 2 or above issued by the Director of Marine or equivalent; or (ii) have a Hong Kong Licence (Deck Officer) (Seagoing) Class 2 or above issued by the Director of Marine; (b) have completed an accredited course of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Supervisor training in accordance with International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Recommendation V-103, as approved by the Marine Department with three years of relevant post-qualification experience; and (c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese, Putonghua and English, read and write good Chinese and English.