Coastal Navigation Technology SME

The Marine Safety and PNT Services Branch is resourced to undertake regulatory work on existing, established navigation systems and technologies. It represents the UK at various international forums such as the UN and controls the UK's coastal state services, ensuring that they are compliant with international regulation. The purpose of the role is to undertake a specific project called the 'Future of Navigation Project' on behalf of the MCA/Coastal State stakeholders.

This project will include the assessment of UK's current and future needs, emerging navigation technologies and associated trends in international regulation. The project will include liaison with the full suite of coastal stakeholders and provide specific items of technical information and make recommendations to provide a framework for the future direction of UK coastal state services. ROLE A large number of novel technologies and systems are now being discussed at international forums, with a view to future adoption.

Multiple lines of technology being introduced that will replace legacy kit. International IMO - advise on what is required and what should be adopted. Subsequent purchase will also require ongoing services to be delivered; operated and maintained. A lot of unanswered questions about the tech and what would suit UK. The MCA is looking to find the answers to those questions so that they are informed when they contribute to discussions at the international table.

Regulatory teams are not resourced to do the additional research, analysis and liaison work which is required to develop the regulatory positions for these new technologies/systems and close MCA's knowledge gaps. By doing nothing The MCA's knowledge gaps will prevent it from fully engaging in discussions at international forums, to represent the UK's interest or shape the direction of technology to the UK's advantage.

Current coastal state technology would remain within its legacy framework and will not be developed to address the challenges of a more congested sea area and complex navigational risks. Because of these disadvantages, this option is deemed unsuitable or sustainable for MCA. It should be noted that this is a time limited (12 month) project, designed to close specific knowledge gaps and provide the future vision for UK coastal state services, to inform regulatory processes.

• Produce a report at the end and make recommendations to the MCA
• Findings of the report will inform MCA on how they input to relevant international bodies.

• Professional Certificate of Master mariner 2.2 unlimited. (This is a non-negotiable)
• Command experience
• Project Experience
• Navigation experience at a senior level
• Experience in government.

Circa £ 550 per day Inside IR35