Roles · role
Marine Coordinator
Also known as Marine Unit Coordinator, Water Unit Coordinator.
A Marine Coordinator plans and supervises production work on or around oceans, lakes, rivers, pools, tanks, docks, beaches, and vessels. They assess water, weather, tides, currents, access, craft, crew, permits, communications, rescue, environmental protection, and emergency plans; coordinate qualified operators and safety resources; and align camera, stunts, performers, transport, and shore teams before authorizing marine activity.
Water work is highly location- and condition-dependent, and the Coordinator must rely on appropriately licensed captains, divers, lifeguards, medics, and authorities.
Marine Coordinator connects a defined craft or decision area to the wider production plan. A strong brief clarifies authority, deliverables, schedule, safety expectations, and the handoffs this role owns.
Common questions
What is the main responsibility of a Marine Coordinator?
A Marine Coordinator plans and supervises production work on or around oceans, lakes, rivers, pools, tanks, docks, beaches, and vessels. They assess water, weather, tides, currents, access, craft, crew, permits, communications, rescue, environmental protection, and emergency plans; coordinate qualified operators and safety resources; and align camera, stunts, performers, transport, and shore teams before authorizing marine activity.
What does a Marine Coordinator do day to day?
Day to day, Marine Coordinator work commonly includes Review scripts and locations for vessels, swimmers, stunts, camera platforms, tides, weather, access, and hazards., Plan permits, craft, licensed operators, rescue coverage, communications, fuel, docks, transport, and shore support., and Conduct marine briefings, rehearsals, headcounts, weather checks, exclusion zones, and emergency drills.. The exact balance changes with the production schedule, crew size, and the point at which the role joins the project.
What skills matter most for a Marine Coordinator?
The most useful skills are Marine operations, Risk coordination, Weather judgment, and Multi-team communication. Together, they help the role make dependable decisions, communicate a clear handoff, and respond to notes or changing conditions.
Which tools and documents does a Marine Coordinator use?
Common tools include Vessels, docks, flotation, and marine safety equipment, Weather, tide, chart, navigation, and communication systems, Rescue, headcount, and emergency equipment, and Marine camera and support platforms. The role also relies on Marine operations plan, Weather and tide plan, Vessel and operator record, and Emergency and rescue plan so decisions, approvals, continuity, and delivery requirements remain traceable.
How does someone build experience for a Marine Coordinator?
Marine Coordinators are experienced marine professionals with production knowledge and credentials appropriate to the vessels, waters, and activities involved.
How does a Marine Coordinator vary by production?
The scope changes with format, budget, location, crew structure, and the production's technical method. The job involves wet, remote, moving, weather-exposed locations where conditions change quickly and access to emergency help may be limited.
Union and local practice notes
- Licensing, maritime law, permits, rescue staffing, environmental rules, and union jurisdiction vary by location and activity.
Sources
- Craft Service, Marine and First Aid crafts
- Basic Agreement: Unit Production Manager duties
- Code of Credits
- Green Production Guide
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.