Robert Kerr plotting a course with a ship's master
Harbour pilots guide ships in and out of harbours and through dangerous or difficult waterways.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai te kaiurungi aka ki te arahi i nga waka ki roto, ki waho o nga aka, a kia puta i nga wai uaua, wai morearea.
Entry Requirements
To become a harbour pilot you need to have a certificate of competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship.
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Rodger Laycock has piloted ships in and out of the same harbour for 16 years, but says it's the ongoing variety and challenges that he faces that ensures he still enjoys the role.
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Pay
Salaries vary, but harbour pilots usually earn between $90,000 and $120,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Though the occupation of harbour pilot is small – with only 63 in the job in 2005 – there are still opportunities for skilled workers.
