Job Reference

KMA/ER2/25/19

Job Purpose:

The deck hands are responsible for safe operation of search and rescue boats to be used during search and rescue operations. They are responsible for ensuring ready availability of search and rescue boats and maintenance of search and rescue equipment on board the boats. They are also responsible for providing marine transport service for survey and inspection.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities


Assist in coxswain in safe embarkation and disembarkation of boat passengers
Assist in the maintenance of boat search and rescue equipment
Assist in search and rescue operations
Assist in routine housekeeping of search and rescue boats
Asist in basic maintenance of the boat
Assist in executing shifting orders of search and rescue boats
Assist in look out during search and rescue operations


Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -


Certificate of Proficiency as Coxswain in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations as amended or equivalent from a recognized institution;
KCSE D plain or equivalent