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ship planner

Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel.

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DESCRIPTION

Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order to maximise the profitability of the voyages. They ensure that each container ship is loaded to its optimal capacity, while keeping berth times and handling costs to a minimum. They also plan the maintenance and overhaul of the ship, as well as the crew needed.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
maritime law
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
continuous improvement philosophies

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
compose stowage plans
maximise efficiency of crane operations
OPTIONALOptional competences
act reliably
negotiate logistics services

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Skills overview

62total
51 essential
11 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 51 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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