§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

coastguard watch officer

Coastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency.

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Description

Coastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency. They react to emergency calls, advise on safety procedures, and prevent accidents and illegal activity at sea. Coastguard watch officers investigate shipping activities and aid during pollution incidents and in flood relief.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

first response

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

flood remediation equipment influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships pollution prevention pollution legislation law enforcement

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform risk analysis ensure law application apply first response estimate damage write work-related reports develop contingency plans for emergencies advise on safety improvements assist in maritime rescue operations identify security threats read maps supervise crew coordinate rescue missions analyse weather forecast

OPTIONALOptional competences

prevent sea pollution use different communication channels operate an emergency communication system patrol areas undertake inspections maintain operational communications identify risk of flooding maintain ship logs provide advice on breaches of regulation check official documents develop flood remediation strategies evacuate people from flooded areas integrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspections assist in ship maintenance operate radio equipment treat flood damage report pollution incidents perform search and rescue missions

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