§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

skipper

Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew.

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Description

Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew. They are licensed by the responsible authority and will determine the operations of the vessel at any time. They are the ultimate instance responsible for the crew, the ship, the cargo and/or passengers, and the voyage.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

multimodal transport logistics vessel points of sail international regulations for cargo handling principles of cargo stowage national waterways international waterways inland waterway police regulations european classification of inland waterways physical parts of the vessel vessel stability principles national regulations on handling cargo vessel safety equipment passenger transport regulations vessel fuels inland waterway ship building functions of vessel deck equipment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

compose stowage plans use meteorological information conduct water navigation assess stability of vessels conduct analysis of ship data ensure vessel security recognise abnormalities on board monitor crew members operating engines undertake navigation safety actions steer vessels read stowage plans distinguish various types of ships provide first aid adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways coordinate the itineraries of vessels assess trim of vessels ensure vessel compliance with regulations assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation manipulate sails on vessels secure cargo in stowage use radar navigation communicate mooring plans distinguish ship construction methods calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel analyse reports provided by passengers ensure integrity of hull manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation use water navigation devices navigate European inland waterways use modern electronic navigational aids manage vessel cargo activities plot shipping navigation routes prepare safety exercises on ships restrict passenger access to specific areas on board ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan provide on-board safety training instruct on technical shore-based operations

OPTIONALOptional competences

implement environmental protection measures create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement act reliably manage staff analyse travel alternatives maintain updated professional knowledge use maritime English have computer literacy secure ships using rope verify qualifications of water transport crew

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