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Harbour Master NOS

National Occupational Standards |

Jan 5, 2024

These National Occupational Standards (NOS) detail the competencies required of a harbour master and are consistent with the Port Marine Safety Code.

The harbour master is responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and use of the harbour. The role will vary dependant upon the size of the harbour and the type of vessels using it, but will typically include the management of:

People, including vessel traffic services operators, port operators and associated staff.
Finances and marine assets.
The pilotage provision.
The leisure use of the harbour.

The NOS were produced by Port Skills and Safety, in conjunction with employers and stakeholders.

The full Harbour Master suite of NOS consists of the standards PSSHM101-PSSHM117, available free to download below.

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PSSHM101 Manage port marine safety

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PSSHM102 Produce port marine policies plans procedures and systems using structured methodology

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PSSHM103 Review port marine powers conferred by national legislation and local regulation

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Harbour Master NOS

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PSSHM101 Manage port marine safety

PSSHM102 Produce port marine policies plans procedures and systems using structured methodology

PSSHM103 Review port marine powers conferred by national legislation and local regulation

PSSHM104 Develop and operate marine enforcement policy

PSSHM105 Report and investigate marine incidents

PSSHM106 Assess the need for a port pilotage service

PSSHM107 Operate a safe and efficient pilotage service

PSSHM108 Assess the need and scope of port vessel traffic services

PSSHM109 Manage port vessel traffic

PSSHM110 Manage port marine conservancy

PSSHM111 Manage other marine activities

PSSHM112 Plan for and manage port emergencies and periods of disruption

PSSHM113 Manage the port marine environmental status

PSSHM114 Manage port security

PSSHM115 Manage marine employee workplace health and safety

PSSHM116 Manage marine employees

PSSHM117 Contribute to port management

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