Boarding Officer

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Declaring ships at KPA information office and representing the company at port 10’oc’lock meetings.
  
• Submission of manifest copies for loading KPA, KRA and all other relevant authorities.
  
• Leasing with KRA Boarder Control & CPS, Port Health, Fisheries, KEPHIS and all statutory bodies as may be required to clear the ship for working once the ship is alongside.
  
• Preparing and issuing crew with shore passes.
  
• Attending to ships’ needs and giving the crew any help they may require.
  
• Prompt inward and outward clearance of vessels.
  
• Ensuring invoices and cargo documents are received and acknowledged prior vessel sailing for services rendered.
  
• Attending in-house morning meetings.
  
• Preparing reports to HOD fortnightly.
  
• Preparing progress of ships to the HOD.
  
• Confirming statement of facts (SOF), D.O and manual manifests contents.
  
• Assist in controlling and facilitating vessel boarding by contractors.
  
• Booking and facilitating discharge & loading gangs.
  
• Overseeing and expediating vessel’s cargo operations.
  
• Attend to ships husbandry needs.
  
• Ensure safe & prompt berth through follow-up-Marine & terminal.
  
• Arranging in advance for fenders if needed, discharge and loading facilities.
  
• Assisting in all other office operations when and if called upon to do so.
  
• Arrangement of police escorts and immigration/customs clearance for the embarkation and disembarkation of firearms.
  
• Ship arrival notification to customs and KMA/KRA.
  
• Submit reports to HOD.
  
• Attend port meetings.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional qualification in shipping (ICS), supply chain or logistics.
  
• IT proficiency in all office suites packages.
  
• ICMS training and knowledge in navigating the Kentrade system an added advantage.
  
• Knowledge of ERP software is a must.
  
• A minimum of 2 years’ progressive experience in ship operations.
  
• Team player and self-Motivated.
  
• Able to work under pressure.
  
• Honest, reliable & of high integrity.
  
• Attentive to detail and strong decision making.
  
• Negotiation and problem-solving ability.
  
• Strong reporting skills on operations.