A Senior Surveyor of Ships is mainly deployed on : <br>

• (a)managing one of the professional sections of the Department to discharge its functions under the Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Ordinances; <br>
• (b)undertaking surveys, inspections or audits to ensure acceptable safety standards for ships in the Hong Kong Shipping Register; <br>
• (c)assisting in the development of technical policies and legislation in safety standards and environmental protection measures for ships; <br>
• (d)undertaking investigation of serious marine casualties; and <br>
• (e)participating in activities of international agencies, in particular, attending committee / sub-committee technical meetings at the International Maritime Organization.

Candidates should have : <br>

• (a)
  • (i)a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent; or a corporate membership of an engineer institution acceptable to the Director of Marine; <br>
  • (ii)a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1 issued by or a certificate acceptable to the Director of Marine; and <br>
  • (iii)two years’ experience as second engineer or above on sea-going ship
• (s)or at equivalent responsible level in the marine engineering related industry; OR <br>
• (b)
  • (i)a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline relating to the maritime field from a university in Hong Kong or equivalent, acceptable to the Director of Marine; <br>
  • (ii)a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner) issued by or a certificate acceptable to the Director of Marine; and <br>
  • (iii)two years’ experience as Chief Officer or above on sea-going ship
• (s)or at equivalent responsible level in the nautical related industry; OR <br>
• (c)
  • (i)a Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture or related technology from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent; <br>
  • (ii)a corporate membership of a naval architect institution acceptable to the Director of Marine; and <br>
  • (iii)two years’ relevant experience after obtaining the corporate membership; AND <br>
• (d)at least six years’ relevant experience at senior management level in the maritime industry related work; AND <br>
• (e)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 the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent.