Officers of the Watch
“More than an internship, a one-of-a-kind experience: Officer of the Watch”
At sea, the officer of the watch is in charge of the “Con,” meaning:
- navigation;
- execution of ship manoeuvring;
- management of the bridge team.
In addition to their watches, they have managerial responsibilities, and can occupy cross-functional roles (communication, management, planning,etc.). The length of at-sea missions varies depending on the geopolitical context and current Navy
operations. Assigned to cities or overseas, they may be required to navigate across all of the world’s seas.
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Midshipman Sébastien G., 22 years old,
Officer of the Watch on the Ventôse frigate :
“Three months ago, I was in a lecture hall studying integrated electronic systems; today, I’m fighting against drug trafficking in the Caribbean. On board the Ventôse frigate, I am responsible for navigation and external communication.
It is a practical application of management that no company could have given me. My final year of engineering studies has been extraordinary!”
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