Maritime telecommunications

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.

systems of maritime telecommunications
maritime telecommunications operations
maritime telecommunications principles
operation of maritime telecommunications systems
naval telecommunications
equipment and systems used in maritime telecommunications
systems of marine telecommunications
systems and equipment used in maritime telecommunications
principles of maritime telecommunications
operations in maritime telecommunications
operation of marine telecommunications systems
marine telecommunications

knowledge

sector-specific

Maritime telecommunications is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Ship planner: Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order to maximise the profitability of the voyages. They ensure that each container ship is loaded to its optimal capacity, while keeping berth times and handling costs to a minimum. They also plan the maintenance and overhaul of the ship, as well as the crew needed.
Marine surveyor: Marine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). They may also act as third parties for the review of offshore facilities and construction projects.
Water traffic coordinator: Water traffic coordinator manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.

Maritime telecommunications is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Ship pilot dispatcher: Ship pilot dispatchers coordinate ships entering or leaving port. They write orders showing name of ship, berth, tugboat company, and time of arrival or departure, and notify the maritime pilot of assignment. They obtain receipts of pilotage from the pilot upon return from ship. Ship pilot dispatchers also record charges on receipt, using tariff book as guide, compile reports of activities, such as number of ships piloted and charges made, and keep records of ships entering port, showing owner, name of ship, displacement tonnage, agent, and country of registration.
Stevedore superintendent: Stevedore superintendents supervise and monitor the freight handling and longshore labor in a dockyard to maximise productivity. They manage the loading and unloading of cargo and monitor the safety of the work area. Stevedore superintendents may also investigate incidents and prepare accident reports.

References

1. Maritime telecommunications – ESCO