Navigational Technology Officer
Salary Band: TBA
Closes in 13 days
About the company
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) is a government authority responsible for maritime safety, navigational infrastructure, and compliance within Fiji's waters. It oversees navigational equipment regulations and works with stakeholders to maintain safe and efficient maritime operations.
About the role
This role sits within the Safety Compliance and Response department and reports to the Senior Navigational Safety Officer, with no subordinates. The Navigational Technology Officer implements and optimizes advanced navigation technologies to improve maritime safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with navigational equipment regulations. The position involves collaborating with technology vendors, government agencies, and maritime stakeholders to ensure new systems integrate with existing infrastructure and regulatory requirements. It also covers registering Emergency Position-Indicating Radar Beacons (EPIRB) and maintaining databases for Fiji Coastal Navigational Warnings, NAVAREA XIV Warnings, EPIRB, Marine Notices, Aids to Navigation, and Buoy Moorings. The officer has an organization-wide span of control for developing, applying, and reviewing navigational technology policies, procedures, and training programs, with technology projects, staff nominations, and budget allocations requiring approval from the Manager Safety Compliance and Response and the CEO.
Key responsibilities
- Research, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art navigation technologies to improve vessel navigation accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborate with technology vendors, government agencies, and maritime stakeholders to ensure compatibility of new navigation technologies with existing infrastructure and regulations.
- Develop and maintain navigational technology standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and industry best practices.
- Conduct training and provide technical support to maritime personnel on the use of navigational technology systems.
- Monitor navigational equipment performance and conduct regular inspections and maintenance to address technical issues.
- Evaluate navigational data and provide recommendations for optimizing navigation routes and enhancing maritime traffic management.
- Register Emergency Position-Indicating Radar Beacons (EPIRB).
- Develop, maintain, and review the database for Fiji Coastal Navigational Warnings, NAVAREA XIV Warnings, EPIRB, Marine Notices, Aids to Navigation, and Buoy Moorings.
About the successful candidate
- Bachelor's degree in maritime engineering, GIS, or a related field with good IT knowledge.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in GIS, navigational systems, database, and monitoring or related work fields.
- Good understanding of navigation technologies, including electronic charting systems, AIS, GNSS, GPS, and radar.
- Familiarity with international maritime regulations and standards related to navigational equipment and technology.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in CAD software, navigation software, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and mentor maritime personnel on technology systems.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technology trends and rapidly changing industry requirements.
- Drone use experience is an added advantage.