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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.

Alternative Labels

captain of the watch

maritime operations officer

mid-level watch officer

navigation officer

officer of the navigational watch

officers of the engineering watch

watch commander

watchkeeper

watchman

watch officer

watch operations specialist

watch supervisor

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

coordinate cargo handling ensure smooth on board operations 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

Essential Knowledge

guidance, navigation and control

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

cargo industry

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/17e39591-7137-4960-94c8-8169f7a5d67b

Status

released

Occupations

officer of the watch

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI