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matrose

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

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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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
vessel points of sail

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
paint ship decks
follow procedures in the event of an alarm
assess stability of vessels
OPTIONALOptional competences
implement environmental protection measures
perform services in a flexible manner

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

56 SHARED SKILLS

decksman

Decksmen are unlicensed members of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an able seama…

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41 SHARED SKILLS

helmsman

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…

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29 SHARED SKILLS

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 …

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Skills overview

77total
59 essential
18 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 59 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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