Marine pilot

Safely navigating vessels from sea to berth or berth to sea within the ports jurisdiction.

Typical duration

2y 6m

Training funded

up to £18,000

Route

Transport and logistics

Standard ref

ST0427

Role overview

A marine pilot provides expert navigational guidance to vessels entering, leaving, and moving within ports and waterways where local knowledge of tidal conditions, currents, and hazards is essential for safety. At level 5, this apprenticeship prepares experienced mariners who hold an Officer of the Watch or higher certificate for the Trinity House or port authority pilotage examination. The role is a specialist senior maritime career with pathways to harbour master or marine superintendent.