§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

officer of the watch

Officers of the watch lead the navigation of the operational level.

Description

Officers of the watch lead the navigation of the operational level. Handle cargo and stowage tasks as well as control the operation of the ship. At the operational level, they take care for persons on board.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

guidance, navigation and control

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cargo industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

watch for maritime navigation aids manage cargo handling supervise loading of cargo monitor the discharge of cargo stand watch on vessel ensure smooth on board operations stay alert maintain safe navigation watches perform lookout duties during maritime operations supervise crew implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships manage vessel cargo activities coordinate cargo handling

OPTIONALOptional competences

supervise movement of crew oversee shipment routing coordinate the ship crew oversee arrival and departure of ships into port

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)