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Part of the AMS Group

Poseidon Sea Pilots, a premier provider of marine pilotage services in Australia.

Founded in 2020, Poseidon Sea Pilots is an Australian-owned subsidiary of AMS Group, a national maritime services specialist. Operating across Brisbane, Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings, and Corner Inlet, we are backed by a dedicated team of over 200 skilled personnel, including over 35 Marine Pilots.

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality, safety, and reliability in maritime services. We understand the unique demands of the maritime environment and strive for service excellence, operational safety, and predictable performance. We aim to be an industry leader, steering maritime pilotage towards modernisation. Our pilotage service is not only safe and reliable but also adheres to strict regulatory standards. We are dedicated to vessel safety and reducing risk in the maritime industry.

Our services are crucial to maintaining safety at sea. We also focus on enhancing navigational aids and protecting the maritime environment. With over 24 year's history in the industry, AMS Group have centered our company on critical infrastructure services and maritime solutions. Our commitment to safety and reliability has made us a top choice for maritime pilotage services in Australia.

Trust Poseidon Sea Pilots for exceptional service in every operation.

6000+

PILOTAGES PER YEAR

35+

PILOTS OPERATING IN MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE

40+

MILLION TONNES DELIVERED PER YEAR

The culture of Poseidon Sea Pilots offers acceptance, inclusion, respect, and support to all of our employees, where each person’s unique background and experience is embraced to genuinely enhance our culture and capabilities. 

Led by a highly experienced and agile senior management team, our employees are encouraged to share ideas and initiatives to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges. Our working environment is fast-paced, team-centred and collaborative, enabling us to focus on new technologies and solutions to deliver high quality results that exceed our customer expectations. 

Safety and Health

At Poseidon Sea Pilots, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our personnel, clients, and communities stands as our core principle. It shapes every aspect of our operations.

Our workforce constitutes the essence of our business, and nothing surpasses the significance of ensuring their safe return home every day. 

We adopt a cohesive strategy, integrating Wellbeing, Safety, Risk and Sustainability (WSRS) throughout our operations to ensure the safe and sustainable delivery of services. Our emphasis lies on resilience, accountability, effective communication, risk management, and engagement.

Central to our approach is the belief that each individual shares responsibility for the safety of our personnel, projects, environment, and the communities where we operate.

Our leadership assumes a pivotal role, persistently striving to exemplify and advocate positive safety and health practices. They motivate and challenge teams to pursue continuous improvement in all endeavors.

 

Wellbeing

We recognise that employees who are healthy and happy are more productive, engaged, and committed. We strive to create an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth, providing resources and support to help employees manage stress, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and achieve work-life balance.

We have a strong and healthy working relationship with our employees and their unions. Our practices reflect a shared responsibility to deliver operational results whilst managing the wellbeing of our people and their families.

At Poseidon Sea Pilots, we offer a range of wellness initiatives that cater to the diverse needs of our workforce. These include fitness programs, mental health resources, work-life balance initiatives, and more.

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service available to all employees. Through this program, employees can access professional counselling and support for personal or work-related issues. This may include stress management, relationship issues, financial concerns, and beyond.

We are committed to creating a culture of wellbeing at Poseidon Sea Pilots, where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that investing in our employees' wellbeing not only benefits them, but also strengthens the overall success of our company.

Diverse people & diverse opportunities

We prioritise creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. 

Certification & Accreditation

Our governance framework is built upon robust management systems, complete with detailed policies, procedures, guides, and resources constructed to equip our employees with the ability to manage risks and protect our staff, the environment, and the broader community.

At Poseidon Sea Pilots, we take pride in our compliance with globally acknowledged standards, as demonstrated by our certifications and accreditations:

  • ISO 9001 for Quality Management System
  • ISO 14001 for Environmental Management
  • ISO 45001 for Occupational Health & Safety System

Our Values

We are driven by our values. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people and to creating work environments that are engaging and rewarding.

Respect

Embracing openness, trust, teamwork, diversity, and relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Accountability

When presented a challenge we will approach with professionalism and determination, accepting responsibility and delivering on our commitments.

Innovation

Focusing our efforts on embracing innovation, always striving for improvement and value for both our customers and stakeholders.

Excellence

Achieving superior quality results for our customers and stakeholders by stretching our capabilities. 

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets out a common framework around how we are expected to behave and do the right thing.

We have joined the Veteran Employment Commitment and been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter.

With our workforce comprised of ex-defence personnel, we actively empower veterans through contributions to meaningful work, training and ongoing support in an inclusive environment.

Recent Achievements

2023

Winner - Prime Minister’s ‘Employer of the Year’ for Veterans Employment

2023

Winner - Queensland Premier's ‘Business of the Year’ for Reconciliation

2023

Winner - Daily Cargo News ‘Young Achievement
Award’

2022

Winner - Daily Cargo News National ‘Diversity & Inclusion Award’

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