Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more)
合格证书(与国际公约中对于培训证书和船员标准要求的规则III/1,并且遵守新西兰海事部门公认的规则)
Certificate of Competency (issued in accordance with Regulation II/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW78 as amended) and subject to recognition by Maritime New Zealand)
AND
至少一年毕业后相关工作经验
a minimum one year’s relevant post- certification work experience
Ships’ officers navigate and supervise the safe operation of ships at sea, in
port and at anchor. They coordinate the activities of the crew and control
cargo stowage loading and unloading operations.
Officers may be required to work or remain on duty for long periods. Generally
they work in two watches of four hours on and eight hours off over a 24-hour
period, depending on the type of ship they are working on. Other duties are
performed during off watch periods.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Ship’s Officer earn an average of $1957 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $101764 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
willing to spend time at sea, away from home for long periods
pass a medical examination
pass an eyesight test and have normal colour vision
responsible and diligent
able to work as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Ship’s Officer
Ships’ officers may perform the following tasks:
liaise between the master and the crew of the ship
keep watch from the bridge in watches (shifts)
determine the position of the ship and other vessels and obstructions by using navigational aids
supervise the work done by the crew
provide medical and/or first aid treatment for the crew
make sure safety regulations are observed
perform designated safety and firefighting drills in emergency situations
observe and record the ship’s course and any alterations, the weather conditions and the ship’s position in the daily logbook
observe the ship’s on-board security procedures and take part in security drills
coordinate cargo loading and discharge operations and maintenance
update charts and other nautical publications
ensure that all necessary documentation has been completed.
Specialisations
Ship’s Master
A ship’s master oversees navigation and manages the operation of ships at sea,
in port and at anchor. They consult weather forecasts, make voyage plans and
conduct equipment and inventory inspections in preparation of a vessel leaving
port.
Ship’s Pilot
A ship’s pilot assists the ship’s master with navigating and steering ships in
and out of harbours. Ships’ pilots direct the speed and course of the ship
with their specialised knowledge of wind, tides, current and weather. They are
sometimes on stand-by duties at a port with a tugboat so that they can assist
an incoming ship when needed.