Htin Daing Aung

A Singapore Harbour Pilot is a highly skilled maritime professional entrusted with the vital responsibility of safely guiding ships in and out of the Port of Singapore. The primary role is to ensure the secure navigation of vessels through the harbour, while providing invaluable assistance to ship captains in maneuvering their ships under critical and challenging conditions. Equipped with expert knowledge of ship handling and maneuvering techniques, we play a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency in maritime operations.

In case of emergencies such as engine or steering failures, immediate and decisive responses are essential for effectively managing crisis situations, minimizing risks, and safeguarding the vessel, crew, and the surrounding environment.

On the other hand, A Ship Deck Officer is responsible for ensuring safe navigation, operation, and maintenance of the ship's deck and related equipments. One of the important part is passage planning by analyzing charts, calculating routes, assessing risks and ensuring the safety of navigation. With a focus on maintaining the safety of the vessel, crew, and cargo, we diligently monitor navigational instruments, maintain a lookout for potential hazards such as other vessels, navigational obstacles, and changes in weather conditions.

Both of My Professions hold vital roles in the maritime industry, where my expertise, vigilance, and professionalism are essential for the smooth and safe operation of ships.

• 12/10/2006 I received the Scholarship from Hyundai Merchant Marine Co.,Ltd.
• 01/02/2009 I received the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Hons)(Nautical Science) from Myanmar Maritime University.
• 07/08/2009 I received the Certificate of Competency for deck officer Class 3 (Officer in charge of navigational watch) from the Department of Marine Administration, Myanmar.
• 23/03/2015 I started my Harbour Pilot Career as a trainee pilot at PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd.
• 14/03/2016 I received Class "C" Harbour Pilot License from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
• 26/04/2016 I received Training Certificate of Maritime Resource Management from PSAM academy, Singapore.
• 31/08/2018 I received Class "B" Harbour Pilot License from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
• 09/12/2020 I received Class "A3" Harbour Pilot License from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
• 24/06/2022 I received Class "A2" Harbour Pilot License from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Singing 

I love singing and I competed some Singing Contests in Myanmar.