Description
Ship pilot dispatchers coordinate ships entering or leaving port. They write orders showing name of ship, berth, tugboat company, and time of arrival or departure, and notify the maritime pilot of assignment. They obtain receipts of pilotage from the pilot upon return from ship. Ship pilot dispatchers also record charges on receipt, using tariff book as guide, compile reports of activities, such as number of ships piloted and charges made, and keep records of ships entering port, showing owner, name of ship, displacement tonnage, agent, and country of registration.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
prepare documentation for international shippingmonitor the validity of ship certificatesoperate radio equipmentmeasure ship tonnageprovide accurate information on water routesstay up-to-date with maritime transportation technologyliaise with port usersguide ships into docksreview ship documentationwrite dock recordsliaise with transportation servicesmatch vessels to shipping routeshave computer literacyact reliablyuse different communication channelsensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation