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• A Medical Certificate certifying that the individual is in good physical health
• Registration on the Prospective Port Workers Register, which requires individuals to be the son or daughter of a current Port Worker
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Port Workers are expected to have:
• The ability to use ship and dockside cranes
• The ability to drive wagons and forklift trucks
• The ability to operate conveyor equipment
for bulk cargoes
• Knowledge of how to refuel vessels
• Knowledge of craft navigation using radio
and radar equipment
• Knowledge of quality and service standards
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for marine-related activities
• Accuracy
• Alertness
• Arm-hand steadiness
• Manual dexterity
• Patience
• Physical strength and stamina
Related career opportunities
• Cargo and Freight Handler
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver
• Ships’ Deck Crew and Related Worker
(General Purpose Hand)
• Ships’ Deck Officer and Pilot (Master/
Boatmaster/Mate)
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