Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
marine surveyor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 37 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect vessel
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
lead inspections
types of maritime vessels
maritime transportation technology
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
read engineering drawings
assess vessel capability
write inspection reports
advise on maritime subjects
read standard blueprints
maritime telecommunications
national waterways
recognise signs of corrosion
ensure vessel security
comply with operational standards for vessels
mechanical engineering
analyse ship operations
mathematics
ship related legislative requirements
quality assurance procedures
determine cause of damage
assess structural integrity of ship for maritime usage
international waterways
mechanics of vessels
Optional & specialised skills
review ship documentation
inspect cargo
monitor the validity of ship certificates
ensure equipment maintenance
engine components
act as contact person during equipment incident
assume responsibility for maintaining a safe ship environment
use different communication channels
monitor the discharge of cargo
issue licences
inspect vessel manufacturing
conduct analysis of ship data
engineering principles
inspect offshore constructions
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
european classification of inland waterways
conduct performance tests
provide advice to technicians
read stowage plans
distinguish various types of ships
file claims with insurance companies
use maritime English
identify risks of ship activities
recognise abnormalities on board
vehicle cargo capacity
write work-related reports
interpret inland water transport regulations
advise on equipment maintenance
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
have computer literacy
operate precision measuring equipment
inland waterway police regulations
inspect engine rooms
manage health and safety standards
physical parts of the vessel
principles of cargo stowage
engineering processes
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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.