Patrol Ship Captain (Japan Coast Guard)
じゅんしせんせんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
A profession in the Japan Coast Guard that commands patrol ships and performs maritime security operations such as maritime rescue, surveillance and crackdown on smuggling and suspicious vessels.
Description
Patrol ship captains in the Japan Coast Guard command patrol vessels to carry out a wide range of missions, including coastal security, crackdown on maritime crimes, maritime rescue, and environmental monitoring. They are responsible for formulating navigation plans, managing navigation and supervising the safety of the hull and engines, issuing instructions and providing training to crew members, coordinating with relevant organizations, and responding to emergencies, playing a responsible role in ensuring maritime safety and law enforcement.
Future Outlook
The importance of maritime security and maritime rescue is high, and with strengthening measures against climate change and maritime crimes, the demand for personnel with specialized knowledge and advanced command abilities is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent judgment / Good teamwork / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Coast Guard Academy Trainee → Patrol Ship Crew → Navigator/Engineer Officer → First Officer → Patrol Ship Captain → Regional Headquarters Staff Officer
Required Skills
Communication Equipment Operation / Emergency Rescue Techniques / Navigation / Vessel Handling
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in maritime environments and mission contents is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in navigation or surveillance operations can lead to serious accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and instruction transmission with crew and related organizations are essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership is required to make judgments independently and command the ship. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical stamina is required for long sea duties and responses in rough weather. |
| Planning & Organization | Because detailed planning of navigation and search-and-rescue plans is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid resolution of diverse issues such as emergencies and weather changes is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calmness is needed in high-stress environments such as long hours of work and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because missions are carried out in collaboration with crew members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because operations mainly follow standard procedures, emphasizing execution over ideation. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Sea Navigator (Navigation)
- Passed Coast Guard Officer Recruitment Exam
- Special Radio Operator
Aliases
- Patrol Ship Captain
- Patrol Vessel Captain
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- Aircraft Pilot (Japan Coast Guard)
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