Detailed sturucture of RO's job in Offshore

•        Maintain radio communications with shore bases, other vessels and helicopters.
•        Maintain watch on international distress frequencies in order to be of assistance if required.
•        In the event of rig emergency maintains communication with bases and outside emergency co-ordination centers.
•        Provide helicopters with current weather information as required.
•        Maintain SAR watch whilst helicopters in transit to and from rig.
•        Liaise with Helicopter Landing Officer reference helicopter movements.
•        Relay helicopter flight information to helicopter shore base if requested by pilot.
•        Ensure compliance with requirements for radios and associated equipment during radio silence   periods.
•        Advise supply vessels of helicopter movements, emergency drills and radio silence requirements.
•        Make regular PA announcements reference helicopter movements, radio silence and other safety related information.
•        Conduct planned maintenance on radio and navigation equipment.
•        Conduct weekly checks on emergency batteries (radio equip) and charger system.
•       Conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance on all radio and navigation equipment.
•       Including emergency communication and navigation equipment in lifeboats etc.
•      Assist Electronic Technician to troubleshoot and repair faulty radio an navigation equipment. 
•      Make weather observations and reports if required