Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
The Marine Directorate is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established in April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas.
The Marine Patrol Vessels are involved in monitoring compliance with International, UK and National rules and regulations of licensed activities in the marine environment around Scotland out to 200 miles and beyond when required. This includes enforcing UK and International fisheries laws and regulations. This is intended to assist the conservation of fish stocks and in creating the conditions necessary for the existence of a modern and sustainable sea fishing industry.
The Marine Research Vessels’ main function is to ensure efficient and effective provision at sea to support the work of the scientific programme within the Marine Directorate. Information gathered on research cruises is essential to the success of the scientific programme. To ensure this success both Marine Research Vessels are fitted with a wide range of deployment and recovery facilities for fishing gear and equipment, scientific and environmental sensors, and data gathering systems.
There are currently vacancies available for the post of second officer based on board Marine Directorate vessels. The posts are primarily based on our compliance vessels. However it is expected that the successful candidate will also be prepared to work on the scientific vessels if required as well as undertake assignments on smaller compliance vessels as part of the Inshore Protection Programme.
The Marine Protection Vessels are Minna, Jura and Hirta. Minna is 47 metres in length and both Jura and Hirta are 84 metres in length. These vessels carry out patrols which normally last 21 days. Marine Directorate Operations branch also operate a number of smaller independent craft within the inshore protection programme.
MRV Alba Na Mara and MRV Scotia are 27 metres and 69 metres in length respectively. Research cruises vary in length, but generally are no more than 22 days.
All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.
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Salary
£45.22k - £48.37k per annum
