Which of the following is NOT among the non-technical skills listed as enhancing EOCA safety?

• A. Communication
• B. Weather forecasting
• C. Situational awareness
• D. Decision-making under pressure

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how safety in EOCA work relies on non-technical skills—the human factors that affect performance and safety without specialized equipment or procedures. These include how well people communicate, how vigilant they are about what’s happening around them (situational awareness), and how they make sound decisions under pressure. Weather forecasting, on the other hand, is a technical skill. It requires knowledge of meteorology, data interpretation, and forecast models, and it’s typically taught and practiced as a technical discipline with specialized tools. While accurate weather information can inform planning and risk assessment, forecasting itself isn’t considered a non-technical skill that directly enhances EOCA safety. The remaining items—communication, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure—are all classic non-technical skills that improve safety by improving teamwork, hazard recognition, and timely, appropriate actions in dynamic field conditions.