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
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
assess vessel status
maritime transportation technology
ensure vessel security
supervise loading of cargo
assist water-based navigation
celestial navigation
handle stressful situations
vessel safety equipment
supervise unloading of cargo
manage personnel
work in a water transport team
use water navigation devices
plot shipping navigation routes
use different communication channels
ensure smooth on board operations
provide first aid
consider economic criteria in decision making
steer vessels
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: decksman · matrose · licensing officer · activism officer · tax compliance officer
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.