Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator

About the role

The successful candidate will support safe, orderly and efficient vessel movements within the port, providing traffic management, navigational assistance and operational coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and control vessel traffic using VHF, AIS, radar, CCTV and VTS systems.
• Provide vessels with weather, tidal and sea‑state information, warnings and advisories.
• Coordinate arrivals, departures and berth movements, and inform service providers of schedules.
• Maintain vessel traffic records, operational logs and the Port Management Information System.
• Initiate emergency notifications, maintain communications during incidents and support marine emergency response.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science or related field.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (IELTS 5.5+).
• Successful completion of IALA VTS V‑103 training (VTS Induction, Nautical Knowledge, Radar/ARPA, VHF Radio, Simulator).
• Previous experience in vessel traffic management, port operations or navigation watch‑keeping is an asset.
• Mozambican nationality.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AIS systems.
• Proficiency with radar and ARPA equipment.
• Proficiency with VHF marine radio communications.
• Experience with marine communication and monitoring equipment.