§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

helmsman

Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel.

Description

Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

multimodal transport logistics vessel traffic services vessel points of sail international regulations for cargo handling principles of cargo stowage national waterways international waterways european classification of inland waterways physical parts of the vessel vessel stability principles national regulations on handling cargo passenger transport regulations inland waterway ship building functions of vessel deck equipment anchors used in inland water transport

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

vessel fuels electrical systems used in transportation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use meteorological information follow procedures in the event of an alarm assess stability of vessels apply regulations on cargo transport operations supervise unloading of cargo assist anchoring operations distinguish various types of ships moor vessels communicate reports provided by passengers anchor ships to the port operate life-saving appliances adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways supervise loading of cargo maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers supervise movement of crew manage vessel control systems use equipment for safe stowage swim assess trim of vessels manage emergency situations on board clean parts of vessels facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers evaluate engine performance supervise movement of passengers adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles use radar navigation help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations execute safety assurance exercises distinguish ship construction methods ensure integrity of hull stow cargo navigate European inland waterways use modern electronic navigational aids restrict passenger access to specific areas on board unmoor vessels ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan verify qualifications of water transport crew understand different types of locks and their operation

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)