Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
deck officer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
consider economic criteria in decision making
use water navigation devices
celestial navigation
ensure smooth on board operations
plot shipping navigation routes
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
assess vessel status
supervise unloading of cargo
maritime transportation technology
work in a water transport team
assist water-based navigation
vessel safety equipment
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
ensure vessel security
handle stressful situations
steer vessels
provide first aid
supervise loading of cargo
manage personnel
use different communication channels
Optional & specialised skills
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.