vessel traffic services (vts) operator (m/f) - 01 job
Our Client is a prestigious company in the Oil & Energy sector.
FUNCTION
Reporting to the VTS Supervisor / Port Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the safe, orderly and efficient movement of vessels within the Port, approaches, navigation channels and designated anchorages; providing vessel traffic management services, navigational assistance, weather and tidal information, and operational coordination to vessels and stakeholders operating within the Port limits; continuously monitoring and controlling vessel traffic using VHF communications, AIS, radar systems, CCTV systems, weather monitoring equipment and vessel traffic management systems; ensuring that vessel movements, anchorages, port approaches and marine operations are conducted safely and in accordance with Port Rules, maritime regulations and approved operating procedures; communicating with vessels arriving at, departing from or operating within the Port; monitoring vessel traffic to ensure safe navigation and traffic separation, where applicable; providing navigational, weather, tidal and sea-state information, warnings and advisories to vessels and stakeholders; monitoring navigational hazards, abnormal vessel behaviour, anchorages, channel occupancy and marine traffic density, and assisting in maintaining safe vessel separation; coordinating vessel arrivals, departures and berth movements, ordering and coordinating required port services, and ensuring that service providers are informed of vessel movement schedules; maintaining vessel traffic records, operational logs and the Port Management Information System; initiating emergency notifications and escalation processes, maintaining communications during emergency situations, coordinating information flow between responding parties and supporting marine emergency response operations; reporting abnormal situations affecting navigation or marine operations; supporting environmental protection by monitoring activities that may affect the marine environment; ensuring the operational readiness of VTS systems and equipment; and complying with applicable Port Rules, company procedures, maritime security arrangements and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science or a related field, preferably from a recognised Marine Academy with a Deck Department background, or equivalent qualification;
- Fluency in spoken and written English, with language competency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher;
- Successful completion of IALA VTS V-103 training, including VTS Induction / Underpinning Knowledge, VTS Nautical Knowledge, VTS Operator Simulator Training, VTS Radar / ARPA Training and VTS VHF Radio Training;
- Ability to communicate effectively by radio and telephone;
- Sound understanding of navigation principles, vessel movements and port operations;
- Previous experience in vessel traffic management, port operations, navigation watchkeeping or practical seagoing activities is an asset;
- Experience with AIS, radar and marine communication systems is an asset;
- Knowledge of LNG terminal marine operations is an asset;
- Strong situational awareness, sound judgement and decision-making capability;
- Effective communication skills, teamwork and cooperation;
- Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping and reporting skills;
- Professional conduct and integrity;
- Mozambican nationality.
Benefits
The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 18th of 2026.
Skills
As published by workable · 13 questions
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Gender, Política de Privacidade – Para garantir que está informado, por favor consulte o link https://www.contact.co.mz/pt/politica-de-privacidade, Academic level, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Que línguas tem conhecimentos?, Em que Província reside?, Escolha as Províncias em que tem disponibilidade para trabalhar., Cover letter, Attach copy of I.D, Attach copy of Academic certificate/Diploma, Anexar cópia de NUIT., “No âmbito do processo de selecção a que me candidato, declaro desde já que consinto e comprometo-me em prestar informações verdadeiras ao Grupo CONTACT sobre a minha situação académica, percurso profissional, remuneração actual, bem como todas as outras que me forem pedidas. Autorizo a CONTACT MOÇAMBIQUE – Agência Privada de Emprego, Lda. e suas subsidiárias ou afiliadas (“Grupo CONTACT”) a realizar verificações de referências para obtenção de informações sobre minha carreira profissional, reputação geral, características pessoais ou modo de vida. Em caso de realizar provas, no âmbito do processo de selecção consinto expressamente que as mesmas, sejam corrigidas e analisadas para a função a que estou a concorrer. Tenho também conhecimento que o Grupo CONTACT, pode desclassificar a minha candidatura a uma vaga de trabalho e/ou mover acção disciplinar contra a minha pessoa caso fique demonstrado que prestei falsas informações. Declaro ainda que fui informado, e aceito, que todas as informações e dados recolhidos serão tratados de acordo com a política de privacidade do Grupo CONTACT."er sido informado, e aceitar, que toda a informação e dados recolhidos serão tratados com confidencialidade pela CONTACT, e apenas serão utilizados no âmbito dos processos de selecção desenvolvidos pela empresa, pelo que só serão disponibilizados aos clientes da CONTACT.”
Pick from a list (13)
- Do you have diploma or bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science or a related field, preferably from a recognised Marine Academy with a Deck Department background, or equivalent qualification?
- Do you have fluency in spoken and written English, with language competency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher?
- Do you have successful completion of IALA VTS V-103 training, including VTS Induction / Underpinning Knowledge, VTS Nautical Knowledge, VTS Operator Simulator Training, VTS Radar / ARPA Training and VTS VHF Radio Training?
- Do you have an ability to communicate effectively by radio and telephone?
- Do you have sound understanding of navigation principles, vessel movements and port operations?
- Do you have previous experience in vessel traffic management, port operations, navigation watchkeeping or practical seagoing activities is an asset?
- Do you have experience with AIS, radar and marine communication systems is an asset?
- Knowledge of LNG terminal marine operations is an asset;
- Do you have strong situational awareness, sound judgement and decision-making capability?
- Do you have effective communication skills, teamwork and cooperation?
- Do you have strong attention to detail and good record-keeping and reporting skills?
- Do have professional conduct and integrity?
- Do you have Mozambican nationality?