Authorisation as Pilot | Channel Pilots Ltd

Authorisation as a Bristol Pilot | Bristol Channel Pilots Ltd

Bristol Channel Pilots Ltd are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified mariners seeking authorisation as a Bristol Pilot.

Pilots operate as independent contractors, providing professional pilotage services primarily to The Bristol Port Company across a diverse range of vessel types, navigating one of the most demanding tidal environments in the United Kingdom.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with previous pilotage experience or command experience with Pilotage Exemption Certificates (PECs), though this is not a prerequisite.

We encourage all suitably qualified individuals to apply.

• STCW Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2)
• ENG1 Medical Certificate
• Full UK driving licence
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Willingness to reside within 20 miles of the Port of Avonmouth, reflecting the need to respond to vessel orders within tidal pilotage windows

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit a current CV together with a covering letter to:

Apply for authorisation as a Bristol Pilot with Bristol Channel Pilots Ltd. Review the minimum requirements, including an STCW Master Mariner Unlimited qualification and a full UK driving licence, and submit your CV today.