officer of the watch
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.
Also called: navigation officer, watch operations specialist, officers of the engineering watch, watchman, watchkeeper, officer of the navigational watch, watch officer, maritime operations officer
- 14
- essential skills
- 5
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- ship planner3 skills in common
- stevedore superintendent3 skills in common
- boatswain2 skills in common
- deck officer2 skills in common
- fisheries boatman2 skills in common
- fisheries boatmaster2 skills in common
- port coordinator2 skills in common
- ship captain2 skills in common
Essential skills
14- coordinate cargo handling
- ensure smooth on board operations
- guidance, navigation and control
- implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
- maintain safe navigation watches
- manage cargo handling
- manage vessel cargo activities
- monitor the discharge of cargo
- perform lookout duties during maritime operations
- stand watch on vessel
- stay alert
- supervise crew
- supervise loading of cargo
- watch for maritime navigation aids
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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