Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
CG-OAP11 Vessel Inspections
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Vessel Inspections officers inspect and certify United States commercial vessels for compliance with domestic regulations and international treaties. As certified Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Examiners, they also evaluate foreign commercial vessels in United States waters for safety, security, environmental, and other applicable requirements.
Core Skills
- marine vessel inspection
- port state control
- regulatory interpretation
- maritime safety auditing
- environmental compliance
- ship security assessment
- technical document review
- deficiency tracking
- international maritime regulations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Environmental Engineering
- Project Management
- Physical Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Control Systems · Funded
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Naval Architecture and Marine · Funded
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
- Safety Management Professional (SMP)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP)
- GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB)
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
- Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Aerospace Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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