Skills by Occupation

maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions secure cargo in stowage assess stability of vessels use riverspeak to communicate understand different types of locks and their operation secure ships using rope perform daily maintenance on ship machinery steer ship in compliance with helm orders obtain information on various nautical subjects paint ship decks operate life-saving appliances adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles use different types of fire extinguishers anchors used in inland water transport assist passenger embarkation launch lifeboats read stowage plans provide first aid use modern electronic navigational aids use ballasts swim moor vessels principles of combustion engines help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations on board hazards types of cargo vessel safety equipment unmoor vessels apply regulations on cargo transport operations facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers load cargo onto ships use equipment for safe stowage perform vessel maintenance and cleaning national regulations on handling cargo maintain service record book use waterway traffic control systems follow verbal instructions comply with checklists international regulations for cargo handling influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships follow procedures in the event of an alarm environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation ensure integrity of hull operate marine communication systems navigate European inland waterways assess trim of vessels undertake navigation safety actions communicate reports provided by passengers passenger transport regulations clean parts of vessels european classification of inland waterways prepare engine room for operation follow written instructions maintain ropes execute safety assurance exercises steer vessels maintain vessel engine room inland waterway police regulations adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways assist anchoring operations

prevent damage to electrical devices on board physical parts of the vessel show intercultural awareness prepare simple meals on board distinguish various types of ships vessel stability principles inland waterway ship building implement environmental protection measures ensure vessel compliance with regulations act as a watchstander perform manual work autonomously act reliably use different communication channels vessel fuels operate vessel engine room show confidence principles of mechanical engineering perform services in a flexible manner engine components