Description
Maintain a watch during maritime operations, in order to anticipate events and potential hazards.
Alternative labels
maintain watch during maritime operations
watch for hazards during maritime operations
preserve safety of vessel by maintaining a watch
maintain continuous watch during maritime operations
perform lookout duties in maritime operations
perform maritime operation lookout duties
undertake lookout duties during maritime operations
watch for hazards during maritime voyages
perform lookout duties
conduct lookout duties during maritime operations
perform lookout duties for maritime operations
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Perform lookout duties during maritime operations is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Aquaculture cage mooring worker: Aquaculture cage mooring workers operate highly-specialised equipment in order to moor cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages.Â
Ordinary seaman: Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship’s deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship. They are supervised by the ship captain and the engineer, and can be given instructions by any individuals ranked above them.
Optional skill
Perform lookout duties during maritime operations is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Fisheries deckhand: Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such as handling of fishing gears and catches, communications, supply, seamanship, hospitality and stores.
Sailor: Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.Â
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