Careers
Become a maritime pilot
A profession with responsibility
Maritime pilots advise bridge teams in demanding pilotage districts. They contribute their nautical experience, local knowledge and assessment of the current traffic situation to the safe navigation of vessels.
The Lotsenbrüderschaft NOK II Kiel / Lübeck / Flensburg operates in the Kiel Canal, Kiel Fjord, Travemünde / Trave / Lübeck and Flensburg Fjord pilotage districts.
Anyone interested in the profession can find current information on the role, training routes and applications on the official WIR LOTSEN information portal.
Current vacancies
Maritime pilot trainees
Current vacancies are published by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (GDWS).
Routes into the profession
There are several training routes into the maritime pilot profession. The precise requirements and application procedures are governed by the applicable regulations and current vacancy notices.
Training
The WIR LOTSEN portal provides information on training routes, requirements and the maritime pilot training process.
Application
Admission as a maritime pilot trainee is based on the published vacancies and the applicable GDWS procedure.
Pilotage District
Training and subsequent work are closely linked to the relevant pilotage district and its particular requirements.
Further information
Detailed information about the profession, training routes, requirements and frequently asked questions is available on the official WIR LOTSEN information portal.
Please note
The information on this page is provided for guidance. The current vacancy notices and documents issued by the competent authorities are authoritative.