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maritime water transport general manager

Maritime water transport general managers coordinate the administrative activities that go with the management of vessels in the context of maritime water transport.

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Description

Maritime water transport general managers coordinate the administrative activities that go with the management of vessels in the context of maritime water transport. They prepare vessels, check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic standpoint, following regulation for maritime operations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

maritime law types of maritime vessels International Maritime Organisation conventions financial capability

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

attend to detail in preparation for audits prepare audit schemes for ships develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping communicate vessel requirements optimise fleet usability match vessels to shipping routes liaise with colleagues plan daily ship operations liaise with port users manage safety standards for maritime water transport monitor maritime operations read ship operational data liaise with transportation companies simplify communication in maritime management manage diversification of maritime operations manage vessel fleet liaise with managers verify qualifications of water transport crew carry out environmental audits

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels act reliably manage ocean-going oil tankers write work-related reports participate as observer in different types of audits in the food sector write routine reports

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