Search And Rescue Officer at Kenya Maritime Authority

Search And Rescue Officer at Kenya Maritime Authority

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the Development of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waterways

Assist in the Review and update of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters

Assist in the Implementation of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters

Assist in the Conducting public awareness campaigns on maritime search and rescue.

Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and instruments relating to maritime search and rescue

Assist in managing the Kenya Ship Reporting System in order to keep track of vessels around the coast and within the EEZ to call upon for support during SAR operations;

Assist in the management of emergency beacons e.g., EPIRBs database and is responsible for keeping it up-to-date and accessible on 24-hour basis

Assist in the Implementation of the requirements of regional SAR agreements with neighbouring States

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree Telecommunication Engineering