28 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) January 2026

 

Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) was established under Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act Cap 415 to regulate the Maritime Transport Industry in Mainland Tanzania. It provides role of maritime administration, regulate maritime sector and facilitate shipping business and carry out shipping agency business.

TASAC has its own core values which are; being accountable to the nation and our stakeholders in the execution of the mandate and responsibilities bestowed upon the Corporation; and acting with honesty and integrity in all our transaction.

Adopting an approach that demonstrates professionalism in competency, character, attitude, and conduct; being fair in all dealings with consumers, service providers and other stakeholders and discharge its duties with neutrality and impartiality, without fear or favor; Being transparent in all our activities and dealings and ready for public scrutiny; and Always striving to reach out and embrace new technologies and innovative methods of executing its mandate and contributing to national development.

The Headquarter of TASAC is in Dar es Salaam and has its regional offices in Mwanza, Tanga, Kigoma, Rukwa, Mtwara, Geita, Kagera, Mara, Lindi, Mbeya-Kyela and Mwanza-Ukerewe. TASAC has also Boarder Post offices in Kilimanjaro (Holili),Kahama,Tunduma and Sirari (Mara).

28 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) January 2026

1: FLAG AND PORT STATE CONTROL OFFICER II: 13 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To prepare the necessary certificates or documents for issuance to the applicants in respect of registration and licensing of vessels; and maintain central records of ships registered or licensed;

ii. To assist in carrying out surveys and inspections for Tanzanian flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels calling in Tanzanian ports;

iii. To assist in the process of carrying out Maritime casualties or incident preliminary investigations;

iv. To assist in the preparation of certificates or detention notices to be issued to vessels;

v. To ensure that individual objectives/targets and performance standards are developed as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior; and

vi. To perform other official duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering who has attained Certificate of Competence STCW regulation II/1 or STCW regulation III/1 or Marine Engineering in Hydrograph.

2: BOAT OPERATOR II: 9 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

To operate the vessel and manage crew;

To operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms in order to guide boats on desired courses;

To secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast-off lines to enable departure;

To follow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of crew and other staff while onboard with their items;

To maintain safety requirement during exercises mandate on Issue of directives for loading, unloading, and seating in boats;

To maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids;

To direct safety operations in emergency situations (search and rescue operations);

To maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings;

To maintain all vessel documents available onboard;

To report any observed navigational hazards to authorities;

To ensure fuel and other lubricants oil are available for vessel and ready for operations at any time required;

To clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes;

To participate in budget preparation; and

To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) with credit pass on science subjects and Officer In charge of a Navigational watch less than 500GT, Certificate of Competency (COC) Reg. II/3 (Near Coastal Voyage) as per STCW 1978 as amended.

3: NAVAL ARCHITECT OFFICER II: Number of Posts: 6

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist and provide guidance on inspection, registration and licensing of ships;

ii. To assist study and recommend for approval a ship design plans and drawings and plans for new build and or all ships under major alterations;

iii. To assist conduct surveys for a new ship under constructions or alteration construction or major repairs and provide recommendation report for considerations;

iv. To assist study stability information booklet for a new ship or under alteration or major repair and recommend to Registrar for approval;

v. To assist carrying out tonnage measurement of a new ship or under alteration and marking of the ship and provide recommendation report to the Registrar;

vi. To assist carrying out stability and inclination proof test for a new ship or under alteration or under major repair;

vii. To assist and coordinate carry out investigations on marine accident/incident;

viii. To assist in taking action against unsafe ships operating in Tanzania waters;

ix. To assist prepare periodic implementation reports on implementation of maritime safety, security and protection of environment activities; and

x. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Naval Architecture, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering or equivalent qualifications from any recognized Institution.

Application Period: 10/01/2026 – 24/01/2026