Shannon Foynes Port are hiring- Marine Pilot

Shannon Foynes Port Company, as the Pilotage Authority for the Shannon Estuary, are seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Pilotage Service.

Candidates must possess the following in date qualifications:

  • Certificate of Competency as Chief Officer or Master unlimited, (No GT or area restrictions) as prescribed in the STCW 1978 (as amended) regulations.
  • Valid seafarer medical certificate (ENG11)
  • Bridge Team Management
  • An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Irish Maritime Administration or,
  • An ECDIS programme based on the IMO Model ECDIS course (1.27) approved by the Maritime Administration of an EU Member State or by a country which is recognised by Ireland under STCW 78, as amended, Regulation I/10. (Please refer to Marine Notice No. 06 of 2011)
  • Full drivers license

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the EU and must be fluent in English.

The ideal Candidate will be:

  • An experienced shiphandler or have previous pilotage experience.
  • Familiar with working within a formal Risk Management environment.
  • Have served in a Master’s appointment.

Applications including a CV and cover letter should be sent by email to alenihan@sfpc.ie no later than 1200 hours on  Tuesday 03rd June 2025.

Canvassing will disqualify. For further information on Shannon Foynes Port Company see our website www.sfpc.ie

Please note that a selection panel may be formed as part of the recruitment process.

Shannon Foynes Port Company is an Equal Opportunities Employer