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
port coordinator
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate port communications systems
types of maritime vessels
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
geographic areas
supervise movement of crew
manage vessel cargo activities
manage port operations improvement procedures
manage staff
ensure compliance with port regulations
physical parts of the vessel
supervise unloading of cargo
port regulation
liaise with port users
anticipate installation maintenance
load cargo onto ships
supervise movement of passengers
customs regulations for passengers
commodities in maritime transportation
give instructions to staff
manage port operations
operate marine communication systems
anticipate logistics requirements for port operations
supervise loading of cargo
conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
coordinate dock operations
ensure public safety and security
apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
match vessels to shipping routes
apply safety management
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: water traffic coordinator · sports programme coordinator · student financial support coordinator · ship pilot dispatcher · inventory coordinator
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.