A 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; and (g) providing harbour mooring services and hydrographic charting services. [Remarks : May be required to (i) work shifts, or undertake stand-by duties and to attend emergency on-scene duties; and (ii) attend training courses either locally or overseas.]

Candidates should have : (a) a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Master Mariner) Class 1 issued by the Hong Kong Marine Department or equivalent; (b) one year’s experience as Chief Officer or above on a sea-going ship. Candidates without the requisite experience may also apply [See Note (2)]; and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Notes (3) & (5)]. Candidates without Chinese language proficiency may also apply [See Note (4)].