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.

Alternative Labels

maritime and coastguard officer

coastguard officer

coastguard

coastguard rescue officer

coastguard watch officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

first response

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd1cd902-1fb1-40b1-abce-bb9ef60805b4

Status

released

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