Patrol Boat Captain (Japan Coast Guard)
じゅんしていせんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
Patrol boat captains belong to the Japan Coast Guard, commanding and operating patrol boats to carry out missions such as maritime security, maritime distress rescue, and enforcement against territorial sea violations.
Description
Patrol boat captains operate and manage Japan Coast Guard patrol boats, commanding a wide range of missions including maritime patrols, enforcement against territorial sea violations, maritime distress rescue, and environmental monitoring. Main duties include leading crew members, planning voyages, judging weather and sea conditions, and coordinating communications via radio. In emergencies, quick judgment and precise instructions are required, involving long hours at sea and operations in bad weather. Careers typically progress from headquarters or base duties to patrol ship captain or management positions.
Future Outlook
With increasing importance of maritime security and ocean environmental protection, demand remains stable. Technological advances such as autonomous unmanned vessels are expected to digitize maritime surveillance and rescue activities.
Personality Traits
Able to make quick situational judgments / Calm and composed / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Domestic and international travel / Overnight duty / Sea duty / Shift work
Career Path
Patrol Boat First Officer → Patrol Boat Captain → Patrol Ship Captain → Japan Coast Guard Headquarters Staff
Required Skills
Chart Reading / Meteorology Knowledge / Navigation / Radio Communication Operation / Vessel Maneuvering
Recommended Skills
Arrest Techniques / English (Maritime Terms) / First Aid/CPR / Maritime Rescue Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changes in sea conditions and situations. |
| Communication Skills | Accurate instructions and reporting communications with crew members are necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to independently judge and take command in emergencies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long voyages and rescue activities. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan voyages and organize mission execution. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid problem-solving is required in maritime distress rescue and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure high-tension states and long missions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To carry out missions in collaboration with crew members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Due to many routine tasks, innovative idea generation is limited. |
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