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 planner
ESCO occupation · 51 essential, 10 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
measure ship tonnage
develop shipping itineraries
manage safety standards for inland water transport
consider constraints in maritime shipping
maintain voyage logs
handle customer requests related to cargo
ensure customer focus
vessel stability principles
maritime telecommunications
plan transport operations
types of maritime vessels
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
read stowage plans
comply with legal regulations
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
cargo industry
analyse ship operations
International Maritime Organisation conventions
operate maritime communication equipment
national regulations on handling cargo
use equipment for safe stowage
think analytically
prepare visual data
implement strategic planning
recruit employees
international regulations for cargo handling
match vessels to shipping routes
write work-related reports
operate scientific measuring equipment
prepare documentation for international shipping
principles of cargo stowage
supervise unloading of cargo
ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
oversee shipment routing
handle shipment risks
apply company policies
use different communication channels
monitor the discharge of cargo
communicate with customers
possess visual literacy
maritime transportation technology
operate radio equipment
implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
operate stowage programmes
interpret graphical communication interfaces
have computer literacy
supervise loading of cargo
compose stowage plans
plan teamwork
maximise efficiency of crane operations
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: water traffic coordinator · machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft distribution manager · purchase planner · move manager · land planner
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.