Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
marine chief engineer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 44 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse work-related written reports
electronics principles
maintain vessel engine room
communicate verbal instructions
use maritime English
manage staff
perform quality audits
mechanical tools
electronics
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
conduct financial audits
operate vessel engine room
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
principles of mechanical engineering
electrical systems used in transportation
carry out navigational calculations
maintain vessel inventory
operate mechanical equipment of ships
physical parts of the vessel
maintain voyage logs
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
repair vessel mechanical systems
repair vessel electrical systems
Optional & specialised skills
approve engineering design
manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
apply transportation management concepts
manage engine-room resources
provide training
perform small vessel safety measures
pollution prevention
maintain electrical equipment
manage ship emergency plans
have computer literacy
fishing vessels
operate control systems
engineering processes
maintain shipboard machinery
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Prevent sea pollution
engineering principles
mechanical engineering
manage safety standards for maritime water transport
maintain safe engineering watches
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
ship related legislative requirements
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
coordinate fire fighting
mechanics of vessels
operate marine machinery systems
swim
mathematics
lead a team in fishery services
perform small vessel safety procedures
operate pumping systems
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
extinguish fires
supervise crew
operate ship rescue machinery
act reliably
adjust engineering designs
fire-fighting systems
maintain electronic equipment
operate life-saving appliances
prevent fires on board
mechanics
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
operate ship propulsion system
Other matches: fisheries assistant engineer · marine engineering drafter · marine engineer · marine engineering technician · ship assistant engineer
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.