Job Description:

About the Job

Coxswains are responsible for safe operation of search and rescue boats to be used during search and rescue operations. They are responsible for ensuring ready availability of search and rescue boats and maintenance of search and rescue equipment on board the boats. They are also responsible for providing marine transport service for survey and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Pilot the search and rescue boats during search and rescue operations.
• Pilot the boat when transferring passengers.
• Maintain search and rescue equipment on the boat.
• Carry out basic boat maintenance.
• Oversee boat house keeping.
• Carry out search and rescue operations under the order of the search and rescue officers.

Requirements

• Certificate of Proficiency as Coxswain in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations as amended or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• KCSE C- or equivalent.
• Should have three (3) years experience as a coxswain.
• Proficiency in computer applications.