TASKS/ACTIVITIES
The role of the Radio Operator is to:
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Provide reliable communications between the FPSO and:
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Other vessels / FPSO
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Helicopter traffic
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Monitor/record the Marine Restricted Area vessel’s entry, in cooperation with the Traffic Controller Offshore.
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Monitor/record the vessel’s traffic within the FPSO MRA under the supervision of the RSES/Marine Operation Superintendant.
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Assist the Logistic Supervisor with general clerical work such as, but not limited to: daily reports, etc…
The Radio Operator works under the supervision of the Logistic Supervisor, and reports directly to him.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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He performs all radio communications and maintains continuous proper look-out by hearing, using GMDSS equipment
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Maintain continuous vessel traffic and ISPS watch using RADAR, AIS and SIGNALIS systems.
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He reports any intrusion in the MRA to Marine Operation Superintendent
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He makes sure all fishing vessels are properly chased out of the MRA by all means available at his disposal (Tug, IFCB, Security vessel).
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He maintains close coordination with IFCB captains and performs radio communication hourly checks.
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He takes on a support role in emergency situations: emergency radio communications and communication log keeping.
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He monitors the weather and sea conditions and informs the Marine Operation Superintendant of any changes which may impact the marine and aeronautical operations.
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He maintains records:
Radio communications.
MRA and 500m zone vessel’s entries.
Marine and aeronautic activities.
ISPS events.
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He ensures that a Stand-by vessel is permanently assigned to the FPSO (in accordance with per Company Rules requirements), and more especially during helicopter operations.
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He notifies the Logistic Supervisor of the breakdowns, anomalies and faults of the equipment.
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He carries out GMDSS station tests according to SOLAS requirements.
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He acts as a Boatlanding officer during night shift
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He sends weather reports to Helico operations control room on behalf of sites designated to receive helicopter.