A Contract Marine Officer is mainly deployed on (a) controlling and regulating ports, shipping and local craft, public cargo working areas and ferry terminals, co-ordinating search and rescue operations in the region; (b) examining local masters for certificates of competency; (c) managing Government fleet operations and district marine offices; (d) planning the development of the port; (e) training Marine Department officers and others; (f) combating marine pollution; (g) providing development and quality assurance support to port control services; and (h) providing harbour mooring services and hydrographic charting services. (Remarks: May be required to work shifts, or undertake stand-by duties and to attend emergency on-scene duties.)

Candidates should have met the following requirements: (a) a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Master Mariner) Class 1 issued by the Hong Kong Marine Department, or equivalent; (b) at least one year’s experience as Chief Officer or above on sea-going ships or relevant marine-related experience at equivalent responsible levels; and (c) a good command of English and Chinese.