Ways to maintain sound and high standards of pilotage organizations in our region

IRSHAD has been recognized for the

high standard of pilotage & Petroleum

Ports Operation services since 1979

“Pilot means any person not belonging

to a ship who has the conduct thereof”

IRSHAD PILOTs

Provide an essential and unique

Maritime Services to Abu Dhabi

Petroleum Ports

As a specialized organization we, aim on the

research and the continued progression of

standards in Marine Pilot training and the

promotion of professionally

Sound & Safe Pilotage.

• Promoting safety for pilots, clients, and supporting organisations.

• Continuous improving quality and port safety.

• Elevating the standard of pilot services within the maritime industry.

• Creating a level playing field for competition & Benchmarking.

• Transparency towards customers, authorities and port stakeholders

IRSHAD GOALS

ELEMENTS

Recruitment

Training

Ongoing Development

Retention

Recruitment Pilots from other ports with similar mode of operations Tug masters with min. of 2 years experience with IRSHAD Shipboard Masters / Senior officers ex tanker vessels. Ex UAE Navy officers holding STCW II/1, (OOW) C.O.C UAE nationals Marine Officers holding STCW II/I, C.O.C and

undergoing PDP.

Training IRSHAD training program gives the candidate a great

understanding of the role of the marine pilot and in turn

will give him the skills necessary to build a successful

career within this growing industry

• Observation of Tug Operations.

• Vessel Traffic System (VTS)

• Pilotage area knowledge.

• Combination of theoretical and practical training.

• Shipboard training under the supervision of senior.

pilots.

• Pilotage in restricted visibility training with PPU.

Continuous Improvement On going Development

IRSHAD priority is to maintain and Develop High Standard Pilotage and

Professional skills

Irshad Pilots have undertaken

• Additional training in BRM, GMDSS & ECDIS.

• Fatigue management.

• Advanced ship handling skills.

• Bridge simulators or manned model facilities.

• Manned Model Emergency Pilotage

IRSHAD Pilots Are subject to :

IRSHAD Pilots Are subject to:

Annual theoretical & practical assessment by the

Company Head of Competency Assurance.

Periodical competency assessment by PPA.

Refreshment BRM Course.

Refreshment Ship Handling Course.

Retention IRSHAD will continue to invest in the Human Capital

and strive to retain those capable employees in order to

maintain the world class services delivered to our

clients