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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
165 skills listed by ESCO, 133 of them essential. 165 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 165, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles | skill | essential |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
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| analyse reports provided by passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse weather forecast | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse work-related written reports | skill | essential | 3 |
| anchor ships to the port | skill | essential | 3 |
| anchors used in inland water transport | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply regulations on cargo transport operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess stability of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess trim of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess vessel status | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist anchoring operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist in maritime rescue operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist water-based navigation | skill | essential | 3 |
| assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation | skill | essential | 3 |
| balance transportation cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out navigational calculations | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out ship-to-shore operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| celestial navigation | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean parts of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| Collaboration | competency | essential | 3 |
| communicate mooring plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate reports provided by passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| Communication | competency | essential | 3 |
| compose stowage plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct analysis of ship data | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct water navigation | skill | essential | 3 |
| consider economic criteria in decision making | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate cargo handling | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate dock operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate the itineraries of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| distinguish ship construction methods | skill | essential | 3 |
| distinguish various types of ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure compliance with port regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure integrity of hull | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure ongoing compliance with regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure public safety and security | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure smooth on board operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure vessel compliance with regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure vessel security | skill | essential | 3 |
| european classification of inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| evaluate engine performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute safety assurance exercises | skill | essential | 3 |
| facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow procedures in the event of an alarm | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow verbal instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| freight transport methods | skill | essential | 3 |
| functions of vessel deck equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| geographic areas | skill | essential | 3 |
| Global Maritime Distress and Safety System | skill | essential | 3 |
| guidance, navigation and control | skill | essential | 3 |
| guide ships into docks | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle stressful situations in the work place | skill | essential | 3 |
| help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| inland waterway police regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| inland waterway ship building | skill | essential | 3 |
| instruct on technical shore-based operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| international regulations for cargo handling | skill | essential | 3 |
| international regulations for preventing collisions at sea | skill | essential | 3 |
| international waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| local waters of the port | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain safe navigation watches | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain ship logs | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain voyage logs | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage cargo handling | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage emergency situations on board | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage staff | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage vessel cargo activities | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage vessel control systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate sails on vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor aviation meteorology | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor crew members operating engines | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor the discharge of cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| moor vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| multimodal transport logistics | skill | essential | 3 |
| national regulations on handling cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| national waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| navigate European inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate life-saving appliances | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate marine communication systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate mechanical equipment of ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| passenger transport regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform lookout duties during maritime operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| physical parts of the vessel | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan pilotage | skill | essential | 3 |
| plot shipping navigation routes | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare safety exercises on ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare transportation routes | skill | essential | 3 |
| principles of cargo stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| principles of mechanical engineering | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 3 |
| provide first aid | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide on-board safety training | skill | essential | 3 |
| read stowage plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| recognise abnormalities on board | skill | essential | 3 |
| regulate the speed of ships in ports | skill | essential | 3 |
| restrict passenger access to specific areas on board | skill | essential | 3 |
| secure cargo in stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| Self Management | competency | essential | 3 |
| stand watch on vessel | skill | essential | 3 |
| stay alert | skill | essential | 3 |
| stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| steer vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| steer vessels in ports | skill | essential | 3 |
| stow cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise crew | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise loading of cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise movement of crew | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise movement of passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise unloading of cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| swim | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of maritime vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| understand different types of locks and their operation | skill | essential | 3 |
| undertake navigation safety actions | skill | essential | 3 |
| unmoor vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| use different communication channels | skill | essential | 3 |
| use equipment for safe stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| use maritime English | skill | essential | 3 |
| use meteorological information | skill | essential | 3 |
| use modern electronic navigational aids | skill | essential | 3 |
| use radar navigation | skill | essential | 3 |
| use rigging tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use water navigation devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| verify qualifications of water transport crew | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel fuels | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel points of sail | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel safety equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel stability principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel traffic services | skill | essential | 3 |
| watch for maritime navigation aids | skill | essential | 3 |
| work in a water transport team | skill | essential | 3 |
| act reliably | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| analyse travel alternatives | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply conflict management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply transportation management concepts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assist in the movement of heavy loads | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cargo industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| communicate with customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| comply with checklists | skill | desirable | 2 |
| contribute to bilge and ballast operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cooperate with colleagues | skill | desirable | 2 |
| coordinate the ship crew | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create solutions to problems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| deal with challenging work conditions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| detect malfunctions in engines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electrical systems used in transportation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| encourage teambuilding | skill | desirable | 2 |
| have computer literacy | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement environmental protection measures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement workplace drug policies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| maintain updated professional knowledge | skill | desirable | 2 |
| make independent operating decisions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage ocean-going oil tankers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| oversee arrival and departure of ships into port | skill | desirable | 2 |
| oversee shipment routing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform risk analysis | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform vessel maintenance and cleaning | skill | desirable | 2 |
| provide feedback on job performance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| secure ships using rope | skill | desirable | 2 |
| show intercultural awareness | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tolerate stress | skill | desirable | 2 |
| warehouse operations | skill | desirable | 2 |