Recruitment of Harbour Master by Andaman & Nicobar Administration

Andaman & Nicobar Administration is inviting applications from individuals to fill the post of Harbour Master in the Port Management Board.

The duties and responsibilities of Harbour Master are as under; (i) Management of Local Navaids – Harbour Crafts, Port Crafts and carry out periodical survey and inspection. (ii) Management of safety systems pertaining to Tankers, Explosives and Fire Stations. (iii) Responsible for planning of day to day Pilotage arrangements at various Ports. (iv) In-charge for all Pilotage activities in the Ports and shall also Pilotage in case of non-availability of other pilots. (v) Over see maintenance of the flotilla and shall ensure safe navigational in A&N Ports. (vi) Overall in-charge for Port Communication & Vessels Traffic Regulation. (vii) Responsible for issuance of Port NOC for sailing of outgoing vessels ensuring all statutory provisions. (viii) In charge for allowing/entry/exists of any vessels into/from the Ports (ix) Responsible for conduct of survey/repair of all Afloat vessels. (x) Assigned duty of IV Chief Surveyor as per A & N IV Rules. (xi) Responsible for allocation of Port Office areas to Ship Owners/Agents/Clearing & Forwarding Agents etc (xii) Shall also function as the Conservator of Ports for A & N Islands.

Eligibility Criteria: (a) (i) Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or (ii) with five years’ regular service in Level-11, Rs. 67700-208700 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent; and (b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience (i) Must hold Certificate of Competency of Master of a Foreign Going (ii) 5 years’ experience as Pilot after attaining competency in Handling all types of ships with unrestricted tonnage. The department officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed four years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (ISTC) shall be, not exceeding 56 years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications

The terms & conditions of the appointment are; (i) In addition to the pay, the selected officer will be entitled to Dearness Allowance to Government Servants of his category (ii) Special Compensatory Allowance as admissible under the rules (iii) Rent free unfurnished accommodation, subject to general review from time to time or House Rent Allowance, in lieu thereof (iv) Free Sea Passage once in a year for self and family members while proceeding/returning from leave in accordance with the orders in force from time to time (v) Leave Travel Concession as admissible under the rules (vi) Deputation Allowances as admissible under the rules (vii) Tenure maximum four years (viii) In respect of matters not specified above, the selected officer shall be governed by rules and orders in force from time to time in respect of Government Servants of his category serving under the A&N Administration.

The last date to submit the applications is on 17^th March 2023.

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