§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

decksman

Decksmen are unlicensed members of the deck department of an inland vessel.

Description

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 seaman and beyond. They perform a variety of duties related to the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine, and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as (to a certain extent) the steering of the ship.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

international regulations for cargo handling national regulations on handling cargo vessel safety equipment types of cargo

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

inland waterway police regulations european classification of inland waterways vessel stability principles principles of combustion engines passenger transport regulations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

paint ship decks follow procedures in the event of an alarm apply regulations on cargo transport operations 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 maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions use ballasts read stowage plans moor vessels launch lifeboats communicate reports provided by passengers 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 perform daily maintenance on ship machinery clean parts of vessels perform vessel maintenance and cleaning facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers maintain ropes clean ships help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations execute safety assurance exercises manage on board hazards comply with checklists manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation 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 provide first aid manipulate sails on vessels use waterway traffic control systems work in a water transport team ensure integrity of hull show intercultural awareness

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