Occupation Atlasofficer of the watch
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/17e39591-7137-4960-94c8-8169f7a5d67b
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.
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Typically associated skills
Essential (14)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- 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
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