The Contract Supervisory Craft Technician is mainly deployed on (a) providing technical services and advice on matters relating to fisheries technology, fishing methods, gears and equipment, as well as operational requirements of fishing vessels; (b) conducting vessel inspections and providing technical advice on fishing vessels and operation in relation to the ex-gratia allowances for fishermen affected by marine works and trawl ban; (c) providing technical advice on fishing vessels and operation in relation to the application of fisheries loans and Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund; (d) assisting in coordinating and conducting fishing surveys on assessment of the demersal and pelagic fisheries resources in Hong Kong waters after the implementation of trawl ban, as well as processing and analyzing data collected for the studies; and (e) assisting in planning and implementation of other studies related to fisheries resources enhancement. (Note: The Contract Supervisory Craft Technician is required to work on fishing vessels for conducting fishing surveys and vessel inspections in irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, Sundays and public holidays; staying overnight on fishing vessels.)

Candidates should have (a) a 2nd class Marine Engineer Officer (Ocean-going) Certificate of competency or equivalent; (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (c) eight years’ post qualification practical experience in servicing the fisheries industry. (Note : “Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.)