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Tug Masters are employed as captains on three harbour Tugs owned by Port of Tauranga.
They are trained internally but have had careers
at sea, ranging from officers on ocean-going ships to captains of fishing boats or coastal tow boats. They hold maritime certificates ranging from Foreign Going Master to Launch Master.
Tug Master (QuickTime .mov)

Our pilot launches have Launch Masters who hold the Maritime Certificate of Inshore Launch Master. They control the pilot launches for the boarding and disembarkation of pilots to and from ships visiting the port. Training is undertaken internally.
Launch Master (QuickTime .mov)

The Port has a 24 hour a day / 7 day a week Customer Service Centre which has two people working in it at all times. These Coordinators plan all shipping movements into and out of the Port, allocate berths, liaise with shipping agents, stevedores and cargo marshallers and operate the marine radio station. People employed in this area come from all walks of life and are trained internally.
Shipping Coordinator (QuickTime .mov)

Straddle Driver (QuickTime .mov)

Crane Driver (QuickTime .mov)

Pilots are employed by the Port to safely navigate ships into and out of the harbour. They must hold a Foreign Going Masters Certificate Marine qualification and are trained internally. Pilots use the pilot launch to board ships as they arrive off the Port. They then safely navigate the ship to its berth and back out to sea again when it's time for the ship to depart.
Pilot (QuickTime .mov)