Bridge Watch Stander

Job Title:  Bridge Watch Stander - NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson

Location:  Seattle, WA

Duties:

• The security watch standers shall provide hourly security rounds, inspecting all spaces of the ship (excluding staterooms).
• The security watch standers are required to contact the designated OOD, duty engineer or XO/CO if any unusual events occur.
• The bridge watch stander conducting security rounds shall log all rounds and any unusual events in the vessel’s security watch log.
• In the case of an emergency, the security watch stander will be able to sound the ship’s general alarm and operate the Public Announcement system.
• When not making rounds, the security watch stander will be present on the bridge and be alert to their surroundings.
• The security watch stander shall be required to answer the ship’s phone, and will do so in a polite and professional manner. They will also be required to carry a phone when not on the bridge, to maintain communications (personal/company issued cell phone, etc).
• The bridge security watch stander will perform morning and evening colors as directed by the ship.
• Security watch standers will present themselves for their watch in sufficient time to be briefed on any changes to the routine or special instructions from the off going watch.  Approximately 10 minutes may be required to exchange the watch and transfer information.
• Security watch standers will not depart the ship without being properly relieved following their watch.

Education & Qualifications:

• Security watch standers must be familiar with shipboard operations.
• Security watch standers must be familiar with security procedures of the Port of Seattle. 
• Specialization in maritime security training.