§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

matrose

Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship.

Description

Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

international regulations for cargo handling inland waterway police regulations influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships european classification of inland waterways national regulations on handling cargo vessel safety equipment principles of combustion engines passenger transport regulations types of cargo anchors used in inland water transport

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

vessel points of sail physical parts of the vessel vessel stability principles vessel fuels engine components principles of mechanical engineering inland waterway ship building

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

paint ship decks follow procedures in the event of an alarm assess stability of vessels apply regulations on cargo transport operations use riverspeak to communicate follow verbal instructions use different types of fire extinguishers assist anchoring operations maintain vessel engine room prepare engine room for operation undertake navigation safety actions steer vessels maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions use ballasts read stowage plans moor vessels launch lifeboats communicate reports provided by passengers provide first aid operate life-saving appliances adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways follow written instructions use equipment for safe stowage swim maintain service record book load cargo onto ships assess trim of vessels perform daily maintenance on ship machinery clean parts of vessels steer ship in compliance with helm orders perform vessel maintenance and cleaning manipulate sails on vessels facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers secure cargo in stowage use waterway traffic control systems adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles maintain ropes help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations execute safety assurance exercises operate marine communication systems manage on board hazards comply with checklists ensure integrity of hull manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation navigate European inland waterways use modern electronic navigational aids unmoor vessels secure ships using rope understand different types of locks and their operation

OPTIONALOptional competences

implement environmental protection measures perform services in a flexible manner use different communication channels prepare simple meals on board perform manual work autonomously distinguish various types of ships act reliably operate vessel engine room ensure vessel compliance with regulations prevent damage to electrical devices on board show intercultural awareness

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