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
ship captain
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 6 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
freight transport methods
supervise loading of cargo
types of maritime vessels
maritime transportation technology
use maritime English
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
operate mechanical equipment of ships
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
supervise unloading of cargo
use water navigation devices
operate marine communication systems
prepare transportation routes
ensure vessel security
principles of mechanical engineering
carry out navigational calculations
supervise movement of passengers
assess vessel status
supervise movement of crew
ensure public safety and security
conduct water navigation
geographic areas
plot shipping navigation routes
analyse work-related written reports
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
communicate mooring plans
follow verbal instructions
supervise crew
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
maintain voyage logs
manage staff
steer vessels
vessel safety equipment
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: skipper · ordinary seaman · sailor · maritime instructor · vessel steering instructor
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.