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
measure ship tonnage
recruit employees
think analytically
possess visual literacy
plan teamwork
communicate with customers
manage safety standards for inland water transport
comply with legal regulations
national regulations on handling cargo
analyse ship operations
have computer literacy
supervise loading of cargo
supervise unloading of cargo
handle shipment risks
ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
operate radio equipment
write work-related reports
handle customer requests related to cargo
read stowage plans
develop shipping itineraries
maximise efficiency of crane operations
international regulations for cargo handling
compose stowage plans
use equipment for safe stowage
vessel stability principles
interpret graphical communication interfaces
oversee shipment routing
implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
International Maritime Organisation conventions
implement strategic planning
operate stowage programmes
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
apply company policies
cargo industry
prepare visual data
ensure customer focus
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
match vessels to shipping routes
operate scientific measuring equipment
prepare documentation for international shipping
consider constraints in maritime shipping
monitor the discharge of cargo
maritime telecommunications
plan transport operations
maritime transportation technology
types of maritime vessels
operate maritime communication equipment
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
principles of cargo stowage
use different communication channels
maintain voyage logs
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.