§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

water traffic coordinator

Water traffic coordinators manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways.

Description

Water traffic coordinators manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

commodities in maritime transportation vessel traffic services types of maritime vessels port regulation principles of cargo stowage freight transport methods vessel stability principles customs regulations for passengers maritime telecommunications warehouse operations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

transportation methods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate port communications systems apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping implement efficiency plans for logistics operations prepare transportation routes manage dispatch software systems match vessels to shipping routes coordinate the itineraries of vessels load cargo onto ships ensure vessel compliance with regulations liaise with port users ensure compliance with port regulations anticipate shipment handling requirements coordinate dock operations implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships manage port operations improvement procedures verify qualifications of water transport crew

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform services in a flexible manner use different communication channels perform manual work autonomously act reliably comply with checklists have computer literacy

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