ISCO Occupation Group 5419.3 Coastguard Watch Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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. 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.
Essential Skills
- First Response
- Estimate Damage
- Read Maps
- Supervise Crew
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Apply First Response
- Develop Contingency Plans For Emergencies
- Coordinate Rescue Missions
- Identify Security Threats
- Perform Risk Analysis
- Assist In Maritime Rescue Operations
- Ensure Law Application
- Advise On Safety Improvements
Optional Skills
- Treat Flood Damage
- Operate An Emergency Communication System
- Flood Remediation Equipment
- Influence Of Winds And Currents In The Steering Of Ships
- Check Official Documents
- Maintain Operational Communications
- Provide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation
- Undertake Inspections
- Identify Risk Of Flooding
- Pollution Prevention
- Patrol Areas
- Report Pollution Incidents
- Law Enforcement
- Dispose Waste
- Evacuate People From Flooded Areas
- Pollution Legislation
- Maintain Ship Logs
- Prevent Sea Pollution
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Perform Search And Rescue Missions
- Operate Radio Equipment
- Assist In Ship Maintenance
- Develop Flood Remediation Strategies
Alternative Names
- Maritime And Coastguard Officer
- Coastguard Officer
- Coastguard
- Coastguard Rescue Officer
