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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
read mapsidentify security threatsapply first responseperform risk analysisanalyse weather forecastassist in maritime rescue operationssupervise crewensure law applicationestimate damagewrite work-related reportsadvise on safety improvementscoordinate rescue missionsdevelop contingency plans for emergenciesidentify risk of floodingperform search and rescue missionsintegrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspectionsundertake inspectionsprevent sea pollutionoperate radio equipmentoperate an emergency communication systemassist in ship maintenancemaintain ship logsmaintain operational communicationsdevelop flood remediation strategiescheck official documentsreport pollution incidentstreat flood damageuse different communication channelsevacuate people from flooded areaspatrol areasprovide advice on breaches of regulation