JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE:

To work on the bridge and navigate the ship safely, help to steer the ship during the watch, monitor various instruments, and ensure that deck equipment is in working order.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and updates the navigational charts and maps as needed.
• Responsible for navigational instruments, compasses, and clocks.
• Trains the lookouts for the ship and new helmsman.
• Plots the ship’s position and heading and maintains direction toward it.
• Maintains the ship’s log of significant events.
• Secures classified material on bridge.
• Operate tenders in emergency situations.
• Observe the current weather conditions and forecasts and plan routes accordingly
• Take regular turns to patrol a ship to ensure its safety

Qualifications and Experience

• National Certificate of Competence and endorsement Reg I/2, II/1 and II/3
• Flag State endorsement of recognition Reg I/10
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) endorsement Reg IV/2
• Basic Safety Training VI/1 (Achieved within previous five (5) years)
• Medical First Aid VI/4
• Survival craft and rescue boats VI/2
• Advanced firefighting VI/3
• Medical fitness I/9
• Training onboard

All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together
with one (1) recent passport photograph. Merge all your
documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.
OR
Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC
headquarters. The closing date of receiving applications is Friday 31st October, 2025 at
3:00pm.
NOTE

1. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
2. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Beware of fraudstars.